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Left: University of Illinois students celebrating on March 28. Right: Illinois center Tomislav Ivisic (13) and guards Andrej Stojakovic (2) and Keaton Wagler (23) celebrate after defeating Houston in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA college basketball tournament Friday, March 27, 2026, in Houston.

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