Has Illinois ever won a championship in basketball? History of Fighting Illini's Final Four appearances – Sporting News Apr 2, 2026 @ 3:00am (Updated: Oct 30, 2026 @ 4:59am)Basketball > College Basketball > University of Illinois Fighting IlliniSporting NewsHas Illinois ever won a championship in basketball? History of Fighting Illini's Final Four appearances Sporting News Read moreHas Illinois ever won a championship in basketball? History of Fighting Illini's Final Four appearances – Sporting News