INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 04: Kylan Boswell #4 of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks on after being defeated by the UConn Huskies in the Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 04, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 04: David Mirkovic #0 of the Illinois Fighting Illini and Brandon Lee #1 of the Illinois Fighting Illini look dejected during the second half against the UConn Huskies in the Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 04, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 04: Tarris Reed Jr. #5 of the UConn Huskies celebrate after defeating the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 04, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 04: David Mirkovic #0 of the Illinois Fighting Illini and Brandon Lee #1 of the Illinois Fighting Illini look dejected during the second half against the UConn Huskies in the Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 04, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 04: A detailed view of Alex Karaban #11 of the UConn Huskies jersey during the second half against the Illinois Fighting Illini in the Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 04, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 04: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini looks on against the UConn Huskies during the second half in the Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 04, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 04: Braylon Mullins #24 of the UConn Huskies shoots a three pointer against the Illinois Fighting Illini during the second half in the Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 04, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - APRIL 04: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini and Kylan Boswell #4 look on against the UConn Huskies during the second half in the Final Four of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium on April 04, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)