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Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) reacts in the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes during an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

How to Watch Illinois vs UConn in the NCAA Tournament Final Four

Jason Langendorf

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Apr 4, 2026

Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini guard Andrej Stojakovic (2) controls the ball against Iowa Hawkeyes guard Tate Sage (24) in the first half during an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

4 Second-Round NBA Draft Prospects to Watch Closely in the Final Four

Alex Golden

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Apr 4, 2026

Michigan forward Yaxel Lendeborg answers a question at break out room before open practice

4 Final Four Prospects to Keep an Eye On For Raptors

Jeremy Brener

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Apr 4, 2026

The Arizona Wildcats and guard Brayden Burries are second in the odds to win the NCAA Tournament.

Moneyline Picks for Every March Madness Final Four Game (Bet on Underdogs?)

SI Staff

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Apr 4, 2026

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Bet on Alex Karaban to have a big performance against Illinois in the Final Four.

Daily Dunk: Best College Basketball Bets Today (Predictions for Illinois-UConn and Michigan-Arizona)

Iain MacMillan

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Apr 4, 2026

Illinois is favored against UConn in the Final Four.

Illinois vs. UConn Prediction, Odds, Best Prop Bet for NCAA Tournament Final Four

Iain MacMillan

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Apr 4, 2026

Bet the Wildcats to beat the Wolverines in the Final Four.

Road to the Final Four: March Madness Predictions, Picks for Saturday’s Final Four Games

Iain MacMillan

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Apr 4, 2026

Azzi Fudd (right) missed 12 of 15 shots in UConn’s Final Four loss to South Carolina on Friday.

South Carolina Forced UConn, Geno Auriemma Into the Worst Version of Themselves

Michael Rosenberg

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Apr 4, 2026

Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley got into a heated argument following South Carolina’s Final Four win over UConn.

Geno Auriemma Made It All About Himself and That’s a Real Shame

Emma Baccellieri

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Apr 4, 2026

Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley engaged in a postgame spat after South Carolina defeated UConn.

Geno Auriemma Feuds With Dawn Staley As South Carolina Ends UConn’s Title Defense in Final Four

Mike McDaniel

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Apr 3, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; UConn Huskies guard Azzi Fudd (35) defends against South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson (25) in the second half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

54-Game Win Streak Comes to an End in UConn's Loss to South Carolina

Tyler Miller

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Apr 3, 2026

Nike Inc. schools have dominated the 2026 NCAA Basketball Tournaments.

How Nike Already Won the 2026 Final Four and Remains On Top

Pat Benson

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Apr 3, 2026

UConn guard Silas Demary Jr. was exactly the type of leader coach Dan Hurley was looking for.

How Silas Demary Jr. Won Over Dan Hurley and UConn in One Night

Kevin Sweeney

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Apr 3, 2026

After a heated postgame handshake with Dawn Staley, Geno Auriemma walked off the court without shaking anyone else’s hands in UConn’s Final Four loss.

Women’s Final Four Recap: South Carolina Stuns UConn, UCLA Holds Off Texas

SI Staff

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Apr 4, 2026

Mar 29, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley celebrates after a play against the Duke Blue Devils in the second half during an Elite Eight game of the East Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

What UConn Coach Dan Hurley Said About Illinois Before Final Four Showdown

Jackson Langendorf

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Apr 3, 2026

Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; General view after the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Pre-Final Four NBA Mock Draft: Bucks Strike Gold in Loaded 2026 Class

Amir Motameni

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Apr 3, 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

David Mirkovic vs Alex Karaban: Who Has the Edge in Illinois-UConn?

Pranav Hegde

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Apr 3, 2026

Tarris Reed Jr. is an elite rebounder who could tilt UConn’s Final Four game against Illinois in the Huskies’ favor.

SI:AM | One Thing to Know About Each Final Four Game

Dan Gartland

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Apr 3, 2026

Paige Bueckers helped lead UConn to a national title in 2025.

Paige Bueckers Hypes ‘Basketball Capital of the World’ UConn Ahead of Final Four

Elizabeth Swinton

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Apr 3, 2026

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