Illinois players celebrate after defeating Houston in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament Friday, March 27, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic (13) reacts after defeating Houston in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament Friday, March 27, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)Houston forward Joseph Tugler (11) is embraced by a teammate Kalifa Sakho after losing to Illinois in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament Friday, March 27, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)Illinois guard Keaton Wagler, center, tries to get past Houston guard Emanuel Sharp (21) during the second half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)Illinois guard Keaton Wagler, left, is fouled by Houston guard Emanuel Sharp (21) during the second half in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Illinois players celebrate after defeating Houston in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament Friday, March 27, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)