It’s that time of year again — Selection Sunday!
Despite Illinois’ less-than-stellar final month of regular season, the Fighting Illini will hear their name called Sunday night during the Selection Show.
Here’s what you need to know about the show:
- Time: 5 p.m. CT Sunday
- TV Channel: CBS
- Streaming: Paramount+
Even though the Illini lost five times over the season’s final five weeks — with all of the losses coming to teams expected to be in the Field of 68 — FanDuel Sportsbook still thinks Illinois has what it takes to make a deep run.
FanDuel Sportsbook currently
has the Illini with the sixth-shortest odds to reach the Final Four at +350. Big Ten champion Michigan has the shortest odds at -210, followed by Duke at -185.
Illinois’ Big Ten Tournament quarterfinal loss to Wisconsin on Friday likely sent Brad Underwood’s group down a seed line, so expect the Fighting Illini to hear their name as a No. 3 seed Sunday afternoon.
Much more reaction coming up after the bracket is announced.
