Steve Richford, Chicago: "On the drive home, we will be optimistic about the future and not pessimistic about today." Today's guide to all things Illini ahead of the Final Four in Indianapolis: INDIANAPOLIS — The end of the road happened for the Illinois men's basketball team on Saturday night.

It had all the makings of a special weekend for Illinois at the Final Four — until UConn spoiled the party early, ending the Illini’s season Saturday with a 71-62 win.

How many Final Fours does UConn men's basketball have? Here's a look at the Huskies' March Madness history:

Dan Hurley and UConn advanced to the national championship after beating Illinois, but the crowd booed the coach during his postgame interview.

The Illini had no answers against the Huskies' defense on Saturday. UConn coach Dan Hurley reveals his club's game plan in the matchup.

The UConn Huskies held off the Illinois Fighting Illini to make their third national title appearance in the past four years.

UConn's Tarris Reed, who played his first two seasons at Michigan, discusses what it will be like to play the Wolverines the NCAA championship final.

With elite shooting and near-perfect ball control, UConn delivered a historic Final Four performance against Illinois.