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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

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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

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

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

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