SportsLine's model simulated Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Connecticut Huskies and revealed its NCAA Tournament 2026 Final Four picks for Saturday

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The Illini and Huskies meet in a Final Four clash Saturday, and one group of pundits unanimously rode with one squad. Are they missing something?

A former Jesuit Marauder, Andrej Stojakovic has played a paramount role in leading Illinois to the Final Four.

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HOUSTON — Freshman Keaton Wagler scored 25 points and Illinois ended Iowa’s underdog March Madness run by dominating in the frontcourt, beating the Hawkeyes 71-59 on Saturday to advance to the Final Four for the first time since 2005.