Yes, in the 1988-89 season.
no
The finals of the 1939 NCAA Division I basketball championship, the first ever, was played at Patten Gymnasium in Evanston, Illinois which was home to the Northwestern University basketball team.
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No, They have only made it to the Elite Eight.
Michigan State
No i dont thank there has ever been
Yes; in the 1950-60s, the Illini won in basketball.
Which mens basketball team has made the most NCAA tournament appearances without winning a championship?Notre Dame
In 1966 Texas Western (now UTEP) won the championship by beating Kentucky, 72-65.
Since the NCAA implemented the 64 seed tournament format in 1985, the lowest seed to make it to the NCAA championship game was #8 seeded Villanova in 1985.
Marquette was the #16 seed in the NCAA Men's basketball tournament in 1977. They advanced and won the championship. They were also the only team to ever beat all 4 #1 seeds during the ncaa tournament.
No, Illinois has never won the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.