NCAA tournament Elite 8: What you need to know for Saturday's matchups
Will the Big Ten get two teams into the Final Four on Saturday?
The biggest college basketball tournament is here, bringing plenty of excitement and storylines. Will we see Cinderellas pull upsets, or will the bluebloods keep their grip on the tournament? With the power of a reliable connection always important during a successful tournament run, we’re keeping you connected to the can’t-miss headlines and standout moments from every round.
The first two spots in the Final Four will be booked on Saturday. And there are three schools vying to break droughts that span at least 20 years. Only Purdue, which made the national title game in 2024, has gotten to the Final Four in the last two decades.
Will the Boilermakers get back for the second time in the past three seasons and give the Big Ten two teams in the national semifinals? Here’s what you need to know for Saturday’s Elite Eight games. No.
3 Illinois vs. No. 9 Iowa Illinois’ last Final Four appearance: 2005 Iowa’s last Final Four appearance: 1980 We’re guaranteed to have at least one Big Ten team in the Final Four and it’s through a matchup only the most die-hard fans of the conference would have predicted before the NCAA tournament.