Summary
The UConn Huskies and Illinois Fighting Illini basketball teams are preparing to face each other in the Final Four. UConn's coach, Dan Hurley, previously texted Illinois' coach, Brad Underwood, foreseeing this matchup after an earlier game between the teams. UConn enters the game with a recent dramatic win over Duke, while Illinois comes off back-to-back impressive victories.
Key Facts
- The UConn Huskies are ranked No. 2 and will play the No. 3 Illinois Fighting Illini in the Final Four.
- The game will be held in Indianapolis, and the winner will play against either Michigan Wolverines or Arizona Wildcats.
- Illinois is slightly favored to win by 2.5 points, according to DraftKings Sportsbook.
- UConn's coach, Dan Hurley, messaged Brad Underwood earlier in the season about a potential rematch in Indianapolis.
- UConn recently defeated Duke 73-72 with a game-winning shot by freshman Braylon Mullins.
- Illinois recently won against Iowa State in the Sweet 16 and defeated Iowa in the Elite Eight.
