"Tarris Reed Jr. and the experience to maintain the type of patience the Huskies needed to deal with a Duke team that had a 19-point lead in the first half has pushed them here."
"When Hurley turned to Mullins, he hit the biggest 3-pointer of his life with 0.4 seconds left to send UConn back to the Final Four."
"UConn kept fighting and won, holding Duke to a clip of 100 points per 100 possessions in the second half after the Blue Devils had scored at 147 points per 100 possessions in the first half."
"When Ball is a playmaker, though, the Huskies are a better team. He scored 15 points when UConn defeated Illinois 74-61 in November."
UConn reached the Final Four due to the experience of players like Tarris Reed Jr. and the ability to maintain composure against Duke. Coach Dan Hurley's recruitment and retention strategies have been pivotal, with players like Braylon Mullins stepping up in crucial moments. UConn's defense improved significantly in the second half against Duke, allowing them to secure a comeback victory. Solo Ball, a key player, needs to regain his scoring ability to enhance the team's performance moving forward.
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