March Madness: Illinois team, fans making final preparations for Final Four game in Indianapolis
As the team practiced Friday, the Fighting Illini Hoops Band was settling into their home for Saturday night. Orange and Blue filled the stands to take in the experience.
The University of Illinois men's basketball team and fans are making final preparations for a Final Four game vs. UConn in Indianapolis. Friday afternoon was just a day from tip off, as the Fighting Illini will face the the Huskies in March Madness tournament It's Illinois' first trip in more than 20 years.
ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch Each team got about an hour on the court at Lucas Oil Stadium. The band and cheerleaders were also on hand.
As the team practiced Friday, the Fighting Illini Hoops Band was settling into their home for Saturday night. During Friday's practice session, they seemed to be playing for a hometown crowd. Orange and Blue filled the stands to take in the experience.
Illinois Fighting Illini fans and the band are making final preparations for a Final Four NCAA basketball tournament game vs. UConn in Indianapolis. Hoops band member Paige Wheeler from Wheaton is finishing her senior year with a bang at U of I.