Three Keys & a Pick: No. 3 seed Illinois vs. No. 2 seed UConn
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Key Points:
- Illinois, a No. 3 seed with a 28-8 record, will face No. 2 seed UConn (33-5) in the Final Four on April 4 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, broadcast on TBS/TNT/TruTV.
- Illinois is making its sixth Final Four appearance and holds the highest offensive efficiency rating in KenPom history, while UConn is ranked ninth on KenPom with strong defensive metrics and recent back-to-back national championships.
- Illinois holds a 1-4 all-time record against UConn, including two losses this season, while UConn is coached by Dan Hurley, who has a 17-3 NCAA Tournament record and is making his third Final Four appearance.
- Illinois is favored by 1.5 points in the matchup, with an over/under of 139.5, and the Illini have a 22-14 record against the spread this season.
- A win for Illinois would tie their third-most wins in a season and mark a significant milestone for coach Brad Underwood, who is making his first Final Four appearance in his 13th Division I coaching season.
