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SportsLine's model simulated Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Connecticut Huskies and revealed its NCAA Tournament 2026 Final Four picks for Saturday
The Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Tournament gets going this weekend. Here's a look at the schedule, including dates, start times and matchups
The Final Four game tips off 6:09 p.m. ET.
Illinois lost to UConn in a Final Four game in the NCAA men's basketball March Madness tournament Saturday in Indianapolis.
UConn needed a prayer on a last-second 3-pointer from Braylon Mullins against No. 1 overall seed Duke to advance through the Elite Eight. REQUIRED READING: Is UNC basketball's next coach in Final Four?
Our best Illinois vs. UConn predictions and March Madness picks for the Final Four on April 4 back the Huskies to grind out a victory and advance.
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