When was last time Illinois basketball made Final Four? Fighting Illini history, record

The Illinois Fighting Illini have made it to the Final Four for the first time since 2005 after defeating Iowa in the Elite Eight. This is the team's sixth trip to the Final Four, where they have a 1-5 record in the national semifinal game.
The Illinois Fighting Illini have advanced to the Final Four. They defeated Iowa in the Elite Eight, led by Keaton Wagler's 25 points. This is Illinois' sixth trip to the Final Four, their first since 2005. The team has a 1-5 record in the national semifinal game. Illinois' previous Final Four appearances were in 1949, 1951, 1952, 1989, and 2005. The team is now two wins away from a national championship.
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