""It's a UConn culture, a UConn heart. We believe we're supposed to win this time of year." - Coach Dan Hurley, emphasizing the winning mentality of UConn as they approach the Final Four."
"The Wildcats opened as slight favorites - at plus-165 to win the championship, according to BetMGM Sportsbook, just ahead of the Wolverines at plus-180 after their dominant performance."
"Illinois is a 2 1/2-point favorite over UConn, highlighting their unexpected status as a contender despite being the 'little guy' in the tournament."
Illinois, a Big Ten team, is seen as the Cinderella story in the upcoming Final Four, despite having the most conference wins over the last seven seasons. They will face UConn, a team with a strong winning culture, having won championships in their previous Final Four appearances. Arizona and Michigan are also strong contenders, with multiple NBA prospects. Illinois is favored against UConn, while Arizona is slightly favored to win the championship over Michigan.
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