Final Four

Dan Hurley could not resist taking a parting shot at Illinois

Apr 5, 2026 @ 12:03am

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Dan Hurley was determined to throw shade at Illinois and those who favored them over UConn for their Final Four clash on Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. The UConn head coach exhibited his usual post-win swagger as he spoke to reporters following his Huskies’ 71-62 victory over the Illini. Despite entering the … The post Dan Hurley could not resist taking a parting shot at Illinois appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Michigan ties NCAA tournament record with dominant win over Arizona

Apr 5, 2026 @ 12:02am

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Dusty May and the Michigan Wolverines made incredible history in the NCAA Tournament after blowing out Arizona 91-73 in the Final Four on Saturday night. Michigan enjoyed a solid path on their way to the national semifinals of the biggest tournament in college basketball. They took down the likes of Howard, Saint Louis, Alabama, and […] The post Michigan ties NCAA tournament record with dominant win over Arizona appeared first on ClutchPoints.

UConn Pulled Off A Rare Final Four Feat That Only They Seem Capable Of

Apr 5, 2026 @ 12:01am

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With elite shooting and near-perfect ball control, UConn delivered a historic Final Four performance against Illinois.

Refs Accused Of Showing ‘Horrible’ Bias at the Final Four – The Spun

Apr 4, 2026 @ 11:37pm

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Refs Accused Of Showing ‘Horrible’ Bias at the Final Four The Spun

UConn’s Dan Hurley: Geno Auriemma Deserves ‘Benefit of the Doubt’

Apr 4, 2026 @ 11:34pm

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Hurley addressed the situation between Auriemma and Dawn Staley. The post UConn’s Dan Hurley: Geno Auriemma Deserves ‘Benefit of the Doubt’ appeared first on Front Office Sports.

Viewers puzzled by The Chainsmokers’ performance between Final Four games

Apr 4, 2026 @ 11:29pm

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Awful Announcing

Indianapolis hosted both games of the Final Four round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. After the first game between the UConn Huskies and Illinois Fighting Illini, fans in Lucas Oil Stadium were treated to a performance by The Chainsmokers, an electronic DJ and production duo comprised of Alex…

UConn Huskies vs Illinois Fighting Illini Box Score, Stats, Game Summary And More Ft. Alex Karaban, Keaton Wagler

Apr 4, 2026 @ 11:24pm

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For one of the NCAA Final Four matchups of this year's national tournament, coach Dan Hurley's UConn Huskies, who are going for their third NCAA title in five years, is matched up against coach Brad Underwood's Illinois Fighting Illini, who hasn't been there since 2005.

Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg suffers worrisome ankle injury but returns in bizarre Final Four scenario

Apr 4, 2026 @ 10:52pm

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Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan's top player this season, went down with a concerning ankle injury during their Final Four game against Arizona on Saturday.

TBS had a jam-packed Final Four desk for a lengthy, cringey Capital One spot

Apr 4, 2026 @ 10:46pm

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In between Saturday’s two Final Four games, TBS filled roughly seven minutes of time with a Capital One ad spot that featured Magic Johnson and “Dr. James Naismith” (Will Forte) joining the desk at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. That’s while Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, Clark Kellogg, and Bruce Pearl were already at…

Michigan Makes Yaxel Lendeborg Decision After Leaving Arizona Game

Apr 4, 2026 @ 10:42pm

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Yaxel Lendeborg and the No. 1 seed Michigan Wolverines looked to advance to the national championship on Saturday night, facing Koa Peat and the No. 1 seed Arizona Wildcats in the Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. The winner would move on to face Dan Hurley and the No. 2 seed UConn Huskies, ...

Fans have jokes after Charles Barkley predicts a big Illinois win over UConn

Apr 4, 2026 @ 10:41pm

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Illinois lost to UConn by double digits back in November, but there was reason to believe that Saturday’s Final Four matchup in Indianapolis would go differently. The offensively-charged Fighting Illini proved they could win ugly if necessary, as they held No. 2-seeded Houston to only 55 points and 34 percent shooting from the floor. The […] The post Fans have jokes after Charles Barkley predicts a big Illinois win over UConn appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Michigan gets concerning injury update on Yaxel Lendeborg in Final Four

Apr 4, 2026 @ 10:33pm

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Michigan may need to soldier on without Yaxel Lendeborg for the rest of Saturday’s Final Four clash against Arizona. Lendeborg hurt his ankle on a drive midway through the first half at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. The Wolverines star had an awkward fall as he got fouled while trying to slither past several … The post Michigan gets concerning injury update on Yaxel Lendeborg in Final Four appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Solo Ball reveals how UConn shut down Illinois’ offense in Final Four win

Apr 4, 2026 @ 10:32pm

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Solo Ball and the UConn Huskies are on their way to the national championship game after beating the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Saturday night. Ball is going through the junior year of his collegiate career with the Huskies. He has risen up the ranks to become […] The post Solo Ball reveals how UConn shut down Illinois’ offense in Final Four win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Dawn Staley Brings Up Philly Routes While Breaking Silence on Controversy Around Geno Auriemma After Massive Brawl

Apr 4, 2026 @ 10:26pm

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Dawn Staley spoke on Saturday about her incident with Geno Auriemma following South Carolina's victory over UConn in the Final Four.

Dawn Staley fired menacing Geno Auriemma threat after his Final Four meltdown

Apr 4, 2026 @ 10:13pm

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South Carolina coach Dawn Staley and UConn coach Geno Auriemma exchanged heated words at midcourt during Friday's Final Four game in Phoenix, with both coaches needing to be held back by officials

Dan Hurley headbutts UConn’s Braylon Mullins in bizarre moment following Final Four victory

Apr 4, 2026 @ 10:12pm

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Dan Hurley might have a thing for getting into people's heads.

Indiana Fever Fans Receive Unexpected Caitlin Clark News on Saturday

Apr 4, 2026 @ 10:08pm

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Caitlin Clark is getting set for her third WNBA season with the Indiana Fever in 2026, hoping to have a healthier year than in 2025. Last season, the former Iowa Hawkeyes guard was only able to play in 13 games due to numerous injuries, missing a majority of the regular season and the entire ...

March Madness fans fume after The Chainsmokers' controversial concert at Final Four: 'Who asked for this?'

Apr 4, 2026 @ 10:03pm

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Dave Portnoy and ESPN star Scott Van Pelt were among those to slam the decision. UConn faced Illinois before Michigan clashed with Arizona at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Geno Auriemma went on vulgar tirade live on ESPN before Dawn Staley dust-up

Apr 4, 2026 @ 9:56pm

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UConn coach Geno Auriemma unleashed an expletive-filled rant during a live ESPN interview before clashing with Dawn Staley in the Final Four loss to South Carolina

Fans toast Illinois for an incredible 2025-26 season

Apr 4, 2026 @ 9:42pm

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Fans of the Illinois Fighting Illini show their thanks to the men’s basketball squad after seeing their season come to an end after losing to the UConn Huskies in the Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Saturday night. Illinois enjoyed a remarkable tournament run, beating the likes of Penn, VCU, Houston, and Iowa […] The post Fans toast Illinois for an incredible 2025-26 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Dan Hurley got booed right after UConn beat Illinois in Final Four

Apr 4, 2026 @ 9:39pm

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Dan Hurley was clearly not the people’s champion Saturday after leading UConn to more Final Four glory. UConn outlasted Illinois in a thrilling 71-62 contest that saw the Fighting Illini’s comeback fall short at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind. The Huskies led by as many as 14 points in the second half, but saw … The post Dan Hurley got booed right after UConn beat Illinois in Final Four appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

UConn’s Dan Hurley genuinely perplexed by boos after Final Four win over Illinois

Apr 4, 2026 @ 9:34pm

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Does March Madness have a new villain? UConn basketball catapulted back to the National Championship game in taking down Illinois 71-62. Head coach Dan Hurley threw his arms up in celebration, but overheard boos. “Are they booing? The headbutt? I don’t know what they’re booing,” a genuinely perplexed Hurley told Tracy Wolfson after the game. […] The post UConn’s Dan Hurley genuinely perplexed by boos after Final Four win over Illinois appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Arizona’s Bryce James’ Gesture Garners Unwarranted Controversy at Final Four

Apr 4, 2026 @ 9:30pm

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LeBron James' Bryce James finds himself in controversy that is being blown out proportion during Arizona's Final Four run. The post Arizona’s Bryce James’ Gesture Garners Unwarranted Controversy at Final Four appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Dan Hurley makes a headbutt joke after UConn’s Final Four win

Apr 4, 2026 @ 9:13pm

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The No. 2 seed UConn Huskies have once again survived and advanced. On Saturday, Dan Hurley’s Huskies defeated the No. 3 seed Illinois Fighting Illini in their Final Four matchup at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., 71-62, to secure a spot in the national championship game. It did not take long after that contest … The post Dan Hurley makes a headbutt joke after UConn’s Final Four win appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.