Can Illinois conquer UCONN? | Why the Illini are clicking | ft. Greg Waddell @sleepersmedia

Illinois is headed to the Final Four for the first time in 21 years! 🔶🔷 In this episode of the Armchair Illini Podcast, Alex and Austin are joined by Greg Waddell from Sleepers Media to break down the massive National Semifinal matchup between the Illinois Fighting #illini and the UConn Huskies. We dive deep into the "Round 3" history between Brad Underwood and Dan Hurley, analyze why this Illinois team is different than the one that faced UConn in November, and discuss the X-factors—Keaton Wagler and David Mirkovic—who could lead the Illini to the National Championship game. Plus, Greg gives his official score prediction, and we look ahead to a potential Big Ten showdown in the finals. In this episode: Recapping the road to the Final Four and the "luck of the draw".The evolution of Brad Underwood’s program and his "modern" coaching approach.Why David Merkovich is the ultimate mismatch problem for UConn.Key defensive adjustments: Can Illinois contain Alex Karaban and Tarris Reed?.Final Four Predictions: Is an Illinois vs. Michigan title game the dream scenario?. Support the Show & Our Sponsors👕 CAMPUS INK: Get your officially licensed Illinois Final Four Merch and gear for athletes like Keaton Wagler and Andrej Stojakovic !Link: nil.store/armchairillini ]Use Code: ARMCHAILLINI for 15% OFF your order! Connect with Armchair Illini. Stay up to date with the best Illinois Fighting Illini film room breakdowns, recruiting news, and podcasts. 🌐 Website: ArmchairIllini.com 📸 Instagram: @ArmchairIllini 🐦 Twitter/X: @ArmchairIllini 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: @armchairillini