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Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood looks on before an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

What Brad Underwood Said After Illinois' Final Four Loss to UConn

Jackson Langendorf

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Apr 5, 2026

UConn guard Solo Ball dribbles the ball against Illinois in the men’s Final Four in Indianapolis.

UConn Embraces Underdog Role as March Madness Machine Rolls Into Title Game

Kevin Sweeney

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Apr 5, 2026

UConn Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24) looks for a pass Saturday, April 4, 2026, during a Final Four game against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

How Each NBA Draft Prospect Performed in UConn's Final Four Win Over Illinois

Jed Katz

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Apr 4, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts after a play against the UConn Huskies during the first half of a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

5 Key Stats That Explain Illinois' Final Four Loss to UConn

Jackson Langendorf

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Apr 4, 2026

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UConn's Dan Hurley jokingly took responsibility for the Geno Auriemma-Dawn Staley spat.

UConn's Dan Hurley Jokingly Takes Responsibility for Geno Auriemma Spat With Dawn Staley

Mike McDaniel

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Apr 4, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini players react from the bench against the Connecticut Huskies in the second half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Social Media Reacts to Illinois Falling to UConn in the Final Four

Pranav Hegde

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Apr 4, 2026

Dan Hurley headbutting Braylon Mullins after UConn’s Final Four win against Illinois.

Dan Hurley Thought Fans Might Be Booing Him For Headbutting Braylon Mullins

Stephen Douglas

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Apr 4, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini center Tomislav Ivisic (13) reacts after losing to the Connecticut Huskies during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

3 Instant Observations From Illinois' NCAA Tournament Loss to UConn

Jason Langendorf

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Apr 4, 2026

More Than a Game: Why Hoops Fans Love Their Teams

More Than a Game: Why Hoops Fans Love Their Teams

SI Video Staff

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Apr 6, 2026

Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Connecticut Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24) shoot against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the first half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

UConn Heads to National Championship With Win Over Illinois

Tyler Miller

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Apr 4, 2026

Dawn Staley and Raven Johnson stand together before a game.

Why Raven Johnson Was the Best Part of Geno Auriemma-Dawn Staley Confrontation

Madison Williams

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Apr 4, 2026

Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley got into a heated argument after South Carolina beat UConn in the Final Four on Friday.

Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma Aren’t Threatened by Each Other. They Just Want to Win.

Michael Rosenberg

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Apr 4, 2026

Bill Murray will be trading in his Illinois orange on Saturday night to support his son’s Huskies.

Why Bill Murray, Longtime Illinois Fan, Is Rooting for UConn in Final Four

Madison Williams

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Apr 4, 2026

Michigan’s Trey McKenney blocks a shot by Arizona’s Brayden Burries during the men’s Final Four.

Michigan Advances to Face UConn in Men’s National Championship Game After Routing Arizona

SI Staff

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Apr 5, 2026

Dan Hurley

Dan Hurley's Wife Andrea Shares 'Prayer' Message Before UConn Final Four

Grant Young

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Apr 4, 2026

UConn coach Geno Auriemma made his 25th appearance in a Final Four on Friday night.

Geno Auriemma Issues Apology to South Carolina After Dustup With Dawn Staley

Tom Dierberger

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Apr 4, 2026

Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) reacts after scoring a three-point field goal against the Purdue Boilermakers during a NCAA Tournament game Saturday, March 28, 2026 at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. Purdue fell to Arizona 79-64.

2026 NBA Draft: Big Value Remains in the Final Four for the Grizzlies

Adel Burton

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Apr 4, 2026

Auriemma coached in his 25th career Final Four on Friday night.

Three Ways Geno Auriemma’s Complaints About Dawn Staley, UConn’s Loss Did Not Age Well

Tom Dierberger

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Apr 4, 2026

Nov 28, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) is guarded by UConn Huskies forward Alex Karaban (11) in the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Staff Picks: Who Wins Illinois vs UConn in the NCAA Tournament Final Four?

Jason Langendorf

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Apr 4, 2026

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