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UConn vs. Illinois prediction, odds, pick for Final Four showdown

Apr 3, 2026 @ 9:17pm

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March Madness converges to Indianapolis for the Final Four as we’re back with a prediction and pick for the upcoming action. The No. 2 UConn Huskies will take on the No. 3 Illinois Fighting Illini with a berth to the NCAA Championship game on the line. Check our March Madness odds series for the UConn-Illinois prediction and pick. The […] The post UConn vs. Illinois prediction, odds, pick for Final Four showdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Illinois head coach gets brutally honest on Final Four appearance

Apr 3, 2026 @ 7:28pm

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The conclusion of March Madness is almost here, with the Final Four on deck. The two games this year are filled with intriguing storylines. Most attention is on the later game between Michigan and Arizona, but Illinois and Connecticut are also a great game. It is the Illinois basketball program’s first appearance in the Final […] The post Illinois head coach gets brutally honest on Final Four appearance appeared first on ClutchPoints.

How Can Illinois Beat UConn in the Final Four? Breaking Down Key Matchups and Strategy

Apr 3, 2026 @ 5:39pm

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Illinois is one game away from the national championship. Here's a breakdown of the matchups to keep an eye on.

UConn basketball’s X-factor to beat Illinois in Final Four tilt

Apr 3, 2026 @ 4:57pm

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For the third occasion in the last four college basketball seasons, UConn finds itself in another Final Four matchup, this time against Illinois. The trip is merely Deja Vu for Dan Hurley, Alex Karaban, and Solo Ball, but it will be the inaugural appearance on the big stage for first-year Huskies Silas Demary Jr. and […] The post UConn basketball’s X-factor to beat Illinois in Final Four tilt appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Tarris Reed Jr. Announces Career News Before UConn’s Final Four Game

Apr 3, 2026 @ 2:08pm

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Tarris Reed Jr. and the No. 2 seed UConn Huskies were able to advance to the Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Tournament after upsetting Cameron Boozer and the No. 1 overall seed Duke Blue Devils in the Elite Eight. Now, they will turn their attention to Keaton Wagler and the No. 3 seed Illinois ...

UConn's Alex Karaban Announces Career News Before Illinois Game

Apr 3, 2026 @ 2:00pm

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The No. 2 seed UConn Huskies are coming off a close 73-72 win over the No. 1 Duke Blue Devils in the Elite Eight. Forward Alex Karaban was relatively quiet in the win, accumulating five points, three rebounds, three assists and two blocks. However, with a Final Four matchup against the No. 3 ...

Illinois Bringing Unexpected Calm To Final Four Stage Before UConn Clash

Apr 3, 2026 @ 1:41pm

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Athlon Sports

The Illini are staying loose before the Final Four, and it might be their biggest advantage.

Dan Hurley calls UConn star the ‘best baby sitter’ ahead of Final Four

Apr 3, 2026 @ 1:13pm

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Once again, Dan Hurley and the UConn Huskies are playing in the Final Four. UConn won back-to-back national titles before a second-round exit last season, and now Hurley is back with hopes of a third title in four seasons. Ahead of the Final Four game against Illinois, Hurley had quite the comparison for star Alex … The post Dan Hurley calls UConn star the ‘best baby sitter’ ahead of Final Four appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

UConn’s Braylon Mullins gets real on Final Four trip after insane buzzer beater

Apr 3, 2026 @ 10:55am

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To say the least, UConn guard Braylon Mullins is still letting his buzzer-beater that led the Huskies to victory, 73-72 over Duke in the Elite Eight. Now, UConn is looking to win its third national title in three years, taking on Illinois in the semifinal on Saturday in Indianapolis. Meanwhile, Mullins is speaking out for […] The post UConn’s Braylon Mullins gets real on Final Four trip after insane buzzer beater appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Illinois hoping golf cart mishap before Final Four isn’t a bad omen

Apr 3, 2026 @ 10:32am

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Illinois is preparing to take on UConn in the Final Four in Indianapolis on Saturday. In the process, Illinois is looking to capture its first national championship in program history. So with that in mind, all has to go well, and there is no room for error. However, a video surfaced showing Illinois players being […] The post Illinois hoping golf cart mishap before Final Four isn’t a bad omen appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jimmer Fredette Q&A: Former BYU Star Talks Final Four, 3×3 Hoops, Pro Career

Apr 3, 2026 @ 8:05am

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Jimmer Fredette will forever be known as having enjoyed one of the greatest college basketball peaks of all time. The 2011 National Player of the Year was the leading scorer in all of NCAA Division I as a senior, averaging 28.9 points per game for the BYU Cougars. In the process, he led BYU to the ...

Inside Illinois' coaching staff: Meet Brad Underwood's son Tyler and more assistants on Fighting Illini program – sportingnews.com

Apr 3, 2026 @ 4:00am

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UConn vs. Illinois bold predictions for March Madness Final Four clash

Apr 2, 2026 @ 7:32pm

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March Madness enters its final week for what’s been a wild 2026 tournament. UConn basketball delivered the most thrilling moment thanks to Braylon Mullins’ three with 0.3 left to beat Duke on Sunday. But Illinois basketball enters the Final Four red-hot too. The latter may have the most losses among the remaining teams at eight. […] The post UConn vs. Illinois bold predictions for March Madness Final Four clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Indianapolis Set To Turn Into Sea Of Orange As Illinois Fans Take Over Final Four Weekend

Apr 2, 2026 @ 4:29pm

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Indianapolis Is About To Turn Orange For Illinois.

Illinois legend wants Bruce Pearl off his TV

Apr 2, 2026 @ 4:21pm

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Former Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl rose as the most boisterous voice of 2026 March Madness. He didn’t please Miami (OH) with his tournament comments while showing more support for the Tigers. Pearl now ruffled the feathers of one Illinois basketball legend Thursday. To the point Deon Thomas wants Pearl off his TV. Thomas ripped […] The post Illinois legend wants Bruce Pearl off his TV appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Who is Brad Underwood’s Wife? A Look Into the Personal Life of Illinois Head Coach

Apr 2, 2026 @ 1:50pm

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Brad Underwood married to Susan since 1980s.

Then vs. Now: How this Illinois team stacks up against the 2005 Final Four squad

Apr 2, 2026 @ 12:00pm

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FanSided

Illinois has a bit of the old flavor the 2005 national runner-up team had. But will these Fighting Illini be good enough to accomplish what that squad didn't?

March Madness Betting: Top Final Four Wagers for Saturday's Action

Apr 2, 2026 @ 8:03am

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Athlon Sports

The road to the NCAA men's basketball title is down to four teams, and this breakdown identifies the best bets for both Final Four games.

Why Illinois basketball will win 2026 NCAA Tournament

Apr 1, 2026 @ 11:33pm

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Illinois basketball waited 21 years to redeem itself from the last Final Four appearance. The Illini would love to erase the memories of the 2005 National Championship game loss to North Carolina. Illinois plays a UConn team to open the round of four. These teams have met before with UConn claiming the 74-61 romp back […] The post Why Illinois basketball will win 2026 NCAA Tournament appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Brad Underwood Sends Powerful Message To Illinois Fans Before Final Four Trip

Apr 1, 2026 @ 11:27pm

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Athlon Sports

Illinois’ head coach delivered a blunt message before the Final Four that perfectly captured the team’s mindset.

Brad Underwood Reveals What Illinois Must Do To Beat UConn In Final Four

Apr 1, 2026 @ 11:11pm

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Athlon Sports

Illinois’ head coach revealed exactly what his team must do to beat UConn and reach the national championship.

Each Final Four team’s best player, unsung hero and X-factor

Apr 1, 2026 @ 9:17pm

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Michigan, Arizona, UConn and Illinois will compete for a national championship in Indianapolis this weekend. Here are the key players you need to know.

UConn’s Braylon Mullins Makes Career Announcement Before Final Four

Apr 1, 2026 @ 8:30pm

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Braylon Mullins and the No. 2 seed UConn Huskies advanced to the Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Tournament after an unforgettable 73-72 win over Cameron Boozer and the No. 1 seed Duke Blue Devils in the Elite Eight. Now, Connecticut will look to secure its spot in the national championship, facing ...

Illinois' Keaton Wagler Announces Career News Before UConn Game

Apr 1, 2026 @ 6:39pm

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Keaton Wagler and the No. 3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini are preparing for a Final Four matchup against the No. 2 UConn Huskies. They're looking to stay hot, already picking up NCAA Tournament wins against the No. 14 Penn Quakers, No. 11 VCU Rams, No. 2 Houston Cougars and No. 9 Iowa Hawkeyes. ...