UConn vs. Illinois - Elite Eight NCAA tournament extended highlights

UConn defeated Illinois to advance to the Final Four of the 2024 men's NCAA tournament. The Huskies were led by a 22 point, 10 rebound double-double from Donovan Clingan. Watch the full game highlights here.
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[@justaguy328]

A 30-0 run is absolutely unacceptable at this level. Illinois should be embarrassed.

[@mongoslade277]

A 30-0 run. That happened in the NBA last season. Casual

[@G_Demolished]

@@mongoslade277Trudat

[@mongoslade277]

@@G_Demolished Funny thing about that game. The Mavs went on that 30-0 run AND LOST

[@Trumpetjoe40]

It’s on Underwood

[@postverifiedlifestyle]

Uconn is the best college team ever. Its understandable

[@thedailylunchbox-foodforth6307]

30-0 Run is not supposed to be a thing in basketball.

[@thedailylunchbox-foodforth6307]

That's actually the record for the NBA

[@GoofyGeee]

Happened to Okc this season… WE STILL WON THO

[@KraitenTheGod]

Thsi is wild

[@KraitenTheGod]

I’m Duke for life

[@thedailylunchbox-foodforth6307]

@KraitenTheGod My second favorite college is Duke. Coach K is one of my top 5 all-time favorite coaches.

[@cy8685]

Illinois looks so great the other night. UConn made them look like a high school team tonight.

[@stiffjabzz4237]

Tget played good 2nd half they 4got how to play defense

[@Lindseyfromgranite]

Illinois clearly put them over

[@butter7734]

23-23 with one minute left in the first half 23-53 with 13 minutes left in the second half. Unreal.

[@crzycolchris]

Illinois, the best offensive team in the country didn't score for 50 real time minutes... Wow...

[@shawna7813]

That 30-0 run will go down in the history books. It will be remembered for years to come.

[@pram9543]

Like Laettner’s shot vs Kentucky. Obviously It’s not as spectacular as a full-court game winner to punch your Final 4 ticket, but I feel like a 30-0 run is actually tougher to accomplish and shows an absolute dominance like nothing else can.

[@kingtomador5655]

They love Jordan so much 🥰

[@crzycolchris]

@@kingtomador5655 who Jordan?? Lol

[@stephenj9470]

5:10 "23-all at one point, we're down 5, but we'll be ok." Famous last words.

[@Zaghzackio]

Meanwhile Dan Hurley when his teams up 20 at half: "Unnaceptable Pathetic Effort not Championship level Basketball" 😡😂

[@ramonfondren3826]

@5:07

[@VampireYoshi]

Famous *now*, yes.

[@guadaluperyu]

😊​

[@ck_idgaf1680]

That 2nd half was a massacre, I literally saw Illinois shoot brick after brick and UConn get cut after cut. UConn is that good.

[@graysonbeavers5885]

As a Bama fan I'm scared

[@Timelykel]

@@graysonbeavers5885delete this

[@adidab14]

illinois is also that bad. This is a team that had ONE win against a ranked opponent all season. That win was in December and that team (florida atlantic) was not even ranked by seasons end. They aren't terrible by any means (their defense is tho) but they just aren't nearly as good as i think a lot of people gave them credit for by beating a really, really bad big ten this year.

[@AlbertoRodriguez-iu9rx]

@@graysonbeavers5885LMFAOOOOOO

[@Drediggy]

They play bad defense and a great offense made that glaring. They are also undersized playing UConn and kept attacking the rim which was a mistake. ​@@adidab14

[@mahmoudshahnazi8374]

This was an Annihilation. The UCONN Huskies are Juggernaut programs in both Men's and Women's basketball. From Coach Jim Calhoun to Kevin Hollie to now Dan Hurley in Men's Basketball, and the incomparable Gino Auriemma in Women's Basketball, they are on another level. Storrs is rocking again. I used to live in Groton, CT and often drove to Storrs to watch the 1999 Men's NCAA and 2000 Women's NCAA champions every chance that I got, and the whole atmosphere was incredible. The entire state of Connecticut eats, breathes, and lives Huskies Basketball.

[@grybnyx]

Groton my hometown

[@Northeastlive365]

Heading there now for Dunkin donuts delivery lol Ansonia in the House CT😎​@@grybnyx

[@bobfttw]

It's just part of being a nutmegger.

[@philipgodin9379]

Kevin Ollie

[@DaGuys470]

8:15 That Give & Go is one of the sweetest things I've seen in a while

[@willymo2995]

FACTS

[@juice2424]

Cam Spencer will go down as one of UConn’s greatest pick ups

[@dobklyznskovik6705]

Yup

[@paddyjames14]

its the lacrosse background baby

[@CCTH2221-lp2zj]

What Danny Hurley has does to rebuild UConn is fantastic…

[@postive-vibes]

Bobby Hurley won back-to-back championships as a Duke player 30+ years ago. His brother just might coach UCONN to back-to-back championships. They do look freaking unreal.

[@saintmichael7252]

2005 Alum here. We've had better individual talent come through our program, but this is the best UCONN TEAM I've ever seen play. They play as a unit, totally unselfish. Can beat you any number of ways. They are destroying everyone, it's not even close 😮

[@curtin9]

I still remember you clipping us (GT) in the Final ending our cinderella run.

[@Jahadyn]

Agreed. They have to win it all to prove it, but if they do...I will say this is the best Huskies team ever.

[@insaneyoungster6223]

What better individual talent has UConn ever had?

[@Jahadyn]

@@insaneyoungster6223 I think most people point to 2003-04 with Okafor and Ben Gordon. Those two were serious NBA players after. (Okafor was ROY) But it's definitely up for discussion.

[@ItsCioffi]

Never seen a more cohesive unit than this men’s team. Dan Hurley and this Unit are too smart. No hero play all about the team!

[@robertcooper1952]

UConn looks unstoppable!

[@ChiefBlue4298]

Unfortunately yes

[@raphaelbashamella1030]

Them vs Purdue is obviously the final, don’t know the winner?

[@Trayx1]

@@raphaelbashamella1030 uconn probably unless zack edey drops like 30

[@DrizzingFoTime]

@@raphaelbashamella1030Purdue isn’t making it that far

[@Trayx1]

@@DrizzingFoTime tennessee won’t beat them

[@jordanhickey9785]

I’m not a UConn fan, but it would take a Herculean effort to beat them. It’s not just Clingan, they are a unit. So much balance and so many way to beat you.

[@qxx1xx]

really want to see how they do against 2021 baylor or 2018 villanova

[@lionheart4529]

@@qxx1xxa lot that Baylor team was stacked but lacked on free throws other than that they were unstoppable.

[@FireBladeRR-RSP]

@@qxx1xxUConn by 20 against them… easy

[@kennypowers1945]

So could they beat the worst nba team ?

[@sasquatchnunu506]

Better get on that band wagon

[@nicknickels7951]

I'm from NJ. UCONN coach father Hurly Sr. was a head coach and is a HS HOF at (St. Anthony's HS in NJ- exceptional winning history years ago Respectfully , for over a few decades)He's Legend. Winning is in the family DNA. Let that sink in. Congratulations UCONN🤟🏽💪🏽✨

[@justinschram]

A 30-0 run is wild☠️ Start making plans for another parade Huskies fans

[@Anthony-yd2we]

Purdue got it so get ready to head there

[@ryanharrison4058]

Purdue bots are out

[@Anthony-yd2we]

@@ryanharrison4058 Purdue got this

[@crzycolchris]

I couldn't make it last year.. my children were so disappointed. If it happens we WILL NOT miss this time

[@trayrozier6042]

Uconn ran a clinic on Illinois not only are they physically talented they all have high basketball IQs

[@chiggalonkers9316]

I genuinely think UConn is too good it’s not even fair anymore

[@anthonyrobinson7670]

30-0 run on a 3 seed is bonkers, if Uconn doesn't win it , no one will

[@jonaharagon7710]

9:05 castles been quiet after a double doub-OHHHHH

[@poolboy3000]

😂

[@kevinembrett9547]

that reminded me of the 2014 spurs doing something like this to Miami. this team plays so well together. this is the most dominant run i've seen in a playoffs/tourney in any sport for a long time

[@WooRidersDg]

U MUST NOT WATCH ALOT OF SPORTS THEN LOL AND JUST A LITTLE INSIDER TIP MOST SPORTS ARE RIGGED NOWADAYS FACTS 100 IF BILLIONS R BEING BET ON IT IN VEGAS U BEST BELEIVE ITS RIGGED IN SOME FASHION AND IT HAS ALREADY BEEN PROVEN

[@kevinembrett9547]

yeah that was a good run too@@WooRidersDg

[@mrmojorisin8752]

@@WooRidersDgYES AND STOLEN ELECTION AND ELVIS KILLED JFK

[@sd21z]

@@WooRidersDgLol

[@barrer-zx5ni]

@WooRidersDg Wow

[@princeof8604]

I hope more ppl see that Connecticut is the place to come n ball 🏀 especially in college we need more ballers this way

[@AnthonyJolly-xb6ts]

Exactly! Texas Longhorns Fan here.That transfer portal in Storrs,CT should be FULL of good players with unselfishness,good character,a team player, can shoot,make good decisions with,and without the ball,and coachable...and willing to for go the NBA for at least 3-years.That's what I saw from this Connecticut team.I was just smh in awe of that 30-0 run.That's not hype when people say they look like an good NBA team.They remind me of the 1995 Orlando Magic team.WOW! JUST WOW!😳😳

[@charlesjag3407]

@@AnthonyJolly-xb6ts It's a pleasure to watch Uconn basketball

[@AnthonyJolly-xb6ts]

@@charlesjag3407 FACTS!👍 That's an understatement! The way they play as a team,NO ball hogging,me hero basketball.Can "dance" to aka play to any tempo.

[@mr.bluedj9862]

Is it me or does UCONN look better than last year's run?

[@rohunsaigal2576]

The fact that they look this good while shooting under 30% from 3 is unbelievable. Never seen anything like this run of dominance they’ve had

[@crzycolchris]

​@@rohunsaigal2576haven't hit from 3 in forever.. but the passing is elite. They get open for dunks and layups

[@Studiesonly09]

Why does everyone wanna attempt threes nowadays no matter how bad their 3 pt shooting is😭

[@rickderrick7101]

@@Studiesonly09they watch too many Steph Curry highlights.

[@charlesjag3407]

And I am of the opinion last year's team was one of the best NCAAM teams ever...

[@TheGumballScrub]

I gotta feeling dan Hurley must be one of the toughest coaches behind the scenes cause this man never gets heated during games and his boys be playin like the tim duncan era spurs

[@RpgRambo]

How do you have 30 pts with 8 left to go as a #3 seed in the Elite Eight? Says a lot about UCONN than it does about Illinois WOW this team is running through everyone AGAIN.

[@sports3117]

There’s nothing that UConn can’t do with the pace of play. They will beat you many different ways. Clingan was too much once again inside altering shots. I just don’t see any other team beating them when they’re they’re this great on both ends

[@andrewkang1225]

Purdue

[@jonm7888]

​@@andrewkang1225probably not

[@zachary2727]

It's called slowing down the pace

[@jonbiggs3393]

Your exactly right.

[@kyleranthony4851]

@@zachary2727its called they sped up and slowed down the pace of the game adaptively hence "pace of play" stoopid 🤦‍♂️

[@clintpot8521]

I'd love to see a battle of the big men with UConn vs Purdue.

[@jeromedanielson4422]

"You better get us now, because we're coming." -Dan Hurley (3yrs ago) guess what, it's here!

[@codyf3483]

IT’S HERE

[@ltgutie11]

Love the UCONN crowd sooo energetic!! THEY BETTER BE LOUDER IN THE FINAL 4! GO UCONN 🐺💙

[@peteroc4]

3-17 from 3 pt and still get the W by 25!

[@crzycolchris]

2nd game in a row of that too lol

[@Gadfly247]

Thank you Illinois for providing so many highlights for UCONN!😂😂😂

[@voltrondefofunv5708]

A friend told me they claim they ate reloading for another run😂😂😂😂 I think he meant the ladies

[@dblshotz75]

30-0 will be remembered forever and immortalized if they repeat. Itll be the moment we all knew the tournament was over.

[@adamcampbell-jj4rn]

That UCONN team is nasty!

[@anandguruji83]

#1 UCONN HUSKIES EAST REGIONAL CHAMPIONS AND ADVANCES TO THE NATIONAL SEMIFINALS IN ARIZONA

[@anandguruji83]

#1 UCONN HUSKIES EAST REGIONAL CHAMPIONS AND ADVANCES TO THE NATIONAL SEMIFINALS IN ARIZONA

[@qxx1xx]

i need a uconn purdue final 🙏

[@Cgmerre]

Fax game of the year fsfs

[@danrhone9756]

I hope not. I won’t be watching the national championship if that ever did happen

[@jamestrusock4603]

@@danrhone9756 why not? Clingan vs Edey would be fun match up to watch.

[@andrewquigley8938]

Connecicut and the northeast is pretty good at ball. Definetly watch @@danrhone9756

[@danrhone9756]

@@jamestrusock4603 not for me it won’t 😡😡

[@marcelthomas216]

UConn has something special going on. I’ve seen this type of energy before. 2X champs perhaps

[@chicagokid8735]

Theyv do and college basketball water down

[@violette010]

Guys momentum and confidence is a real thing especially in sports. This loss was mental more than Illinois being out classed.

[@voltrondefofunv5708]

You get it I tell these illini fans so what u recruited a 4star but he is ranked 60 or 30.if your not getting top 25 4 and 5 star and or blur chips winning is difficult when u get to a certain point it is all about composure

[@SerFondue]

We are preparing for a second parade here in Hartford Connecticut

[@tigerhoods7927]

Did Illinois just stay in the locker room at half time?

[@thomasisinspacethomasisins8471]

Drew Brees??? 😂❤ 9 73

[@gabereds9869]

😭😭😭

[@chy03001]

A testament to Dan Hurley's coaching ability to make adjustments in the locker room.

[@shawna7813]

They should have. lol

[@voltrondefofunv5708]

​​@@shawna7813champaign Illinois is satisfied with the every 20yr run game go home can't win the big game.the football program is considered successful I they win 5 and if 6 wins an excellent season win 7 and beat Ohio state well that's the national title for them.They had that Kofi kid no one to develop him all that size and was soft like a marshmallow

[@leangelosaravia]

UConn Purdue will be lovely

[@crzycolchris]

Lol except Purdues inside out offense can't work against UConn

[@mongoslade277]

Thatll be worse than this. A bunch of stiffs & no guards for Purdue. Dont let that easy bracket they had bc they lost to a 16 seed last year fool you

[@grady3228]

@@mongoslade277last year they shot 32% from three, this year their the second best 3 point shooting team in the country

[@mongoslade277]

@@grady3228 That pick & pop doesnt work on Uconn. The Purdue guards dont have enough foot speed. Except at center Purdue doesnt matchup at all

[@cy8685]

😂 Keep dreaming! Purdue will never make it to the final.

[@tzarp4345]

That 2nd half was a showcase for UConn

[@sawyerhinck2471]

This UConn team is just elite

[@gh0stm0nst3r6]

Shouts to the announcers for avoiding the word "choke". What a task! What a game.

[@adamcampbell-jj4rn]

30-0 run!!?? Are you kidding me man! WOW!!!!

[@sharcarbone8668]

Let's Go UCONN Let's Go!!!!❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@XaoranChronicles]

It took the defending champs to stuff ILL. Roughest game they've had all season. It was a deeper run than I expected. But UCONN came out much better in 2nd half. I don't think anyone can stop them but themselves at this point. It might be their show for a few more years.

[@A62119]

It’s a good time to be a UConn fan, both teams in the elite 8

[@stevenkleinhenz1017]

I’m impressed!

[@marksamuelcohen]

I rarely watch basketball on TV, but I happened to see this game, and it was so exciting that I found myself cheering ….. GO TEAM!”

[@whatsgood22022]

Idk how this isn't the best team in NCAA history.

[@Hurts_isdagoat]

Uconn Purdue final would be amazing with edey against clingan

[@andrewquigley8938]

Alex Karaban, and Cam Spencer Masterclass

[@sharcarbone8668]

I Love you guys. ❤ I'm so happy when I watch you guys play... Let's Go Huskies!!! See your Fans at Ted's Bar on Campus.... Ryan the owner, will be their to watch in person.

[@traderstatusquo]

Dan Hurley is that guy. Coach legend.

[@sharcarbone8668]

Connecticut kid Myself ❤ See the Kaman K- Max Behind me ! Got my ❤Tristian Newton Jersey on. YAYYYYUY And I thank And bless all the Native Americans In the ceremony...so so beautiful. Ty To he Native girl Who sang the National Anthem.. ❤❤❤❤ Ty Bless the Uconn Boys and coach Dan Hurley ❤

[@ohb7517]

UConn this year is like a 2019-2020 Kansas, they can do anything and they’re hard to stop on offense.

[@libertylover1178]

Only Purdue has a prayer.

[@jamesswain2465]

Always gotta worry about Duke

[@charlesjag3407]

Well said

[@simonkatz5056]

St John’s being the only team to give UConn a game says a lot about why they should have been in

[@spencerj6557]

Errr the teams that actually did beat UConn

[@simonkatz5056]

@@spencerj6557 UConn hasn’t lost since mid season vs crieghton where crieghton shot like 60 percent from 3 besides that nobody has come close to UConn since early season, except St. John’s

[@spencerj6557]

@@simonkatz5056 just because one team played another team close, doesn’t vindicate them for their own losses. BYU beat Nc state, does that mean BYU is a final 4 team?

[@codyf3483]

@@spencerj6557other dominant performances from bid worthy UVA: 54-76 loss to Notre Dame, 47-65 loss to Wake Forest, 59-53 OT WIN at home vs pre-Cinderella run NC State, a 48-73 loss to Dook and a lights out 44 point scoring output against UNC

[@spencerj6557]

@@simonkatz5056 St. John should have won the tourney then if they’re as good as Uconn

[@user-ne4ly3vh6b]

Illinois totally got outclassed. UConn is on a different level. Playing in the overrated Big Ten doesn’t help

[@voltrondefofunv5708]

The bigten is over rated I will admit. They just prop it up for money.the only schools is Ohio state and Michigan when they are good Indiana sleep and a former powerhouse. They don't have ucla's,kansas, Duke etc

[@jaqueltucker7833]

UConn just a different breed 😭‼️

[@aaronatienza4416]

UCONN plays like NBA team 🤯🤯🤯

[@eyawakening]

nba teams dont play like that anymore. thats pure college basketball from the old school.

[@RoyceFrancis]

Let’s not get ahead of ourselves

[@Someone-hi1nt]

dont lie to yourself, uconn right now would lose to the worst nba team of all time by 65 points

[@user-vb1zf2vn7o]

@@Someone-hi1nt sorry. I just wanted to express my opinion on this comment.

[@Someone-hi1nt]

@@user-vb1zf2vn7o ??

[@nmatthews1017]

Uconn Clingan to back to back title hopes. So fire up the Caravan I'm riding with Karaban now I'm a Uconn fan!!

[@ibang4591]

Illini looked too scared to play except Domask. Domask was the only one who showed up to play. I don't understand why B. Underwood keep playing C. Hawkins. Clearly he is no match against UConn's center. He should have let Danja play more.

[@shawna7813]

Considering Uconn was only 3-17 from 3 he should have given him help with a double off Uconn's weakest shooter, Castle. He didn't sub him out because he needed offensive spacing with his shooting. It didnt work out...

[@NH-pi5dw]

Are you kidding me? Dainja played like he was coming off a bender the last two games. Fumbled the basketball just about every time he touched it. Dainja was the worst player on Illinois over the last two games. Albeit Rodgers out-trashed him tonight. Dude was an absolute bum.

[@ShrikrishnaMarathe]

@@NH-pi5dw everyone except DOmask laid an egg out there. Including coach underwood

[@75robg]

UCONN is an absolute juggernaut.

[@Bane2012]

30-0 run is WILD!!!

[@LIG87]

A 30-0 run is diabolical... I don't think any remaining team is beating uconn...

[@48jackpotjohnny]

WOW! The UCONN MEN'S team is starting to look almost as dominant as the UCONN WOMEN'S team of 2014-2017. They have now won 10 straight NCAA tournament games against some VERY good teams, and their SMALLEST margin of victory in those 10 games is 13 points. That is absolutely INSANE! They are clearly playing at a level that is WAY above everyone else. I live in Big Ten country, and that is a VERY good Illinois team that UCONN completely destroyed. I think the UCONN men are going to be cutting down the nets for the second consecutive year, because they are simply better than everybody else - and by a really big margin.

[@Rev1-bm3ob]

Terrance Shannon spent the entire game showing off in front of the scouts instead of playing for the team. With this approach, it’s better not to go onto the court at all.

[@zascaligreen733]

Reminds one of circa 1980s BIG EAST BASKETBALL!

[@scottwharton5017]

Bro cligan vs edey will be a classic if and when it happens

[@onlydbj]

Even clingan vs burns he could feed family’s too

[@angelatanurdzic7508]

Good win for the UConn.

[@michaelbrabant5326]

Uconn is unreal

[@ChanceGP99]

5:18 Small things like #3 not getting back on defense are things that ignite 30-0 Runs 👨🏾‍🏫🙃

[@michaelbrowning8082]

Last 2 games have been home games..literally. They are too good!

[@ThatOneDude219]

Illinois built half an arena with all the bricks they laid in the second half

[@jimmyweathersby327]

😂😂😂😂

[@michaelhasse2568]

Looks like they have 7 players on the court

[@mosesrambam2815]

If Clingan only plays 20-22 minutes against Purdue, UConn is in trouble. Edey can go 40.

[@shawna7813]

The key to beating those guys is let Edey have his points but hold everybody else. Uconn can best teams in a lot of ways, they're not a one trick pony...

[@mosesrambam2815]

Actually getting Purdue into double digit turnovers (+14)and pts off turnovers is the key to beating them@@shawna7813

[@charlesjag3407]

Clingan has exceptional endurance. He can go 30-40 minutes as long as he doesn't get into foul trouble

[@charlesjag3407]

The one thing that can stop UCONN is the whistle. Clingan did an amazing job playing sound defense throughout the 1st half to avoid a quick 2nd foul. If he picks up a quick 2 fouls, it leaves them vulnerable. I think Purdue is the only one that can stop them because of Edey's ability to draw fouls. Uconn has no one that can defend Edey if Clingan gets in foul trouble. I hope Clingan will avoid getting into foul trouble during this run. Go Huskies!

[@chuck1026]

Purdue can…Edey if we get Edey vs Clingan it will be legendary

[@MarloSoBalJr]

​@@chuck1026Purdue stands no chance

[@GodsServant543]

Yeah, time to get those parade plans Ready. Dominance like this because of elite defense, and effort is rare. They were 3-17 from 3 and blew them out. Scary

[@chuckroutionGB2022]

I can remember UCLA winning 7 championship in a row and 10 in 12 years

[@geneticrex]

Different world. The players didn't jump ship.

[@stevemiller4292]

Illinois was a very good basketball team. UConn is ridiculous. Getting guys this talented to play this hard and this in sync is so rare. 2000s Spurs of college basketball.

[@rreasons64]

UConn is just one of the best coached teams I've ever seen.... They could beat a lot of NBA teams if they played the game under NCAA rules

[@KK-pm7ud]

Not happening

[@codyedwards2407]

That 30-0 run took me awhile to find something like it and of course as much as I love it and a lot of others don’t, it’s like watching THE WARRIORS allstar team with or without DURANT! Warriors down 25 to the Pelicans in 2017 with just over 3 minutes to play and they WON!

[@DamarcoBuck-bd4gi]

UConn looks very dangerous wow

[@sportgeek2028]

2 more lock in !!! 🐺🐺

[@sharcarbone8668]

I love my official UCONN jersey....got Tristian Newton 2.... Will get a Donavan Jersey next, 32 ❤❤❤❤❤ P.s. my eyes are bad today.... check ✔️ ✅️ spelling.

[@neilgutierrez1467]

Oh lord have mercy

[@user-vb1zf2vn7o]

As expected, the University of Connecticut's basketball team is strong. I hope we can make it to the finals!

[@Lindseyfromgranite]

80 percent of bets was on Illinois money line+330 the other 20 percent bet UConn -450 just let that sink in

[@MegaRamp]

Also as a fan of both this game was still fun.

[@frankbombaci4977]

That Castle dunk 🔥😤🤯 Holy Christmas

[@oluyomifadipe5634]

WOW. Just wow🤯

[@marklayne1781]

The halftime score was 28-23 in favor of the Huskies. After halftime the Huskies scored 25str pts (53-23) before Illinois finally made a second half basket. Once the Connecticut Huskies have any kind of lead on you especially in the second half the game is over. I predicted them to repeat. Their starting five is just to good.

[@thomasisinspacethomasisins8471]

And nobody ever stops to wonder why until after. Rest Unsaid.

[@cartwright420able]

Is that a freight train I see coming straight at me ???

[@daveleeuelman5084]

Let’s Go UCONN!!!

[@taylormolitoris9131]

The player from UConn hustle very much

[@evg5876]

If I see this Chet and SGA ad one more time…

[@MarloSoBalJr]

🎵"What a pro wants... What a pro needs... Whatever makes me happy shall set me free"🎵 😂

[@RadicallyOptimistic]

I would like to know who was responsible for Uconn getting a 4 last year in a region with KU, UCLA, and Gonzaga. The disrespect was insane. They should’ve been at least a 2 seed

[@shawna7813]

They were shaky in conference play last year as the Big East was much stronger. They had lost 6-8..

[@itsjustacomment454]

didn't matter, they'll play anyone.

[@RadicallyOptimistic]

They had one bad month, played like #1 overall the rest of the year. Committee needs to use KenPom more and not the NET which overrates teams like Baylor every year for no reason

[@briankeefe476]

They lost 7 games in about a 6 week span in Jan/Feb right after being ranked #1. Kiss of death. They fell to around #20 and then slowly started coming back up. They didn't even with the Big East Tourney. So they really couldn't have been seeded higher than #4.....but as such were just laying in wait for everyone. Their non-conference play was top notch however in Nov-Dec.

[@coreyrowe4119]

Illinois went down on a tough note tonight but it was still a season to be proud of. Won the Big 10 tournament and reached the Elite 8 for the first time since 2005. This one will sting for a few days but after how collectively awful Chicago's pro teams have been recently watching Illinois the last few weeks get this far has been a welcome change. Uconn has become quite the buzzsaw in college basketball. I knew it was gonna take a perfect game to beat them and it just didn't happen. While it was rough to see it end this way it doesn't erase the all the positives they've given us the last few weeks.

[@RoundaboutTRVL]

That second half was like watching men vs boys.

[@TheBlackYugiMoto]

The Huskies were hungry 😤 This is why I love March Madness (well basketball in general) but the team that wins is the one that wants it more 🔥🔥

[@rip0v]

so cool to see a team succeed with defense and basic fundamentals.