Final Four breakdown: Why Illinois has answers for UConn, Michigan holds edge vs. Arizona
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By Isaac Trotter
Published on April 1, 2026.
The Final Four is set to feature No. 1 seed Arizona and No. 2 seed Michigan, with the game having the highest Thrill Score on KenPom so far this season. The game will also feature an Illinois vs. UConn rematch, which has seen significant changes in team rotations since the Black Friday game. Illinois' Keaton Wagler, a freshman, is expected to be a lottery pick due to his combination of size, skill, feel and shooting. Meanwhile, UConn's Silas Demary Jr. has been a standout player for the team this season and is Hurley's best point-of-attack defender. Despite a 29-point shooting from 3-point range this year, Solo Ball remains dangerous for UConn, with 170 treys in the past two years combined.
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