blog posts Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament bracket set Mar 8, 2021 8:45 am by Division of Intercollegiate AthleticsAthletics Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images The Fighting Illini are the No. 2 seed, earning a double-bye to the quarterfinal round for the second consecutive season. Illinois will open play on Friday at 5:30 p.m. CT on BTN, facing the winner of No. 7 seed Rutgers vs. No. 10 seed Indiana. Share on Facebook Tweet Email