UConn's Tarris Reed Jr. is performing his best at his best during the season, leading the team to a 71-62 victory over Illinois, sending them to their third national championship game in four years. The 6-foot-11 forward is averaging 20.8 points, 13.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.8 blocks. His consistency has been key, with him consistently controlling the paint in all five games of March Madness. This victory leaves No. 2 Connecticut one win from the championship game.