Fans to Gather in Storrs to Send Off UConn Men to Final Four

The Huskies are headed to Indianapolis for a matchup against Illinois in the national semifinals.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 3:29pm

The UConn men's basketball team is leaving for Indianapolis on Wednesday to prepare for their Final Four matchup against Illinois. Fans are encouraged to gather at the Werth Family Basketball Champions Center on the Storrs campus at 1:15 p.m. to see the team off on their journey to the national semifinals.

Why it matters

UConn is making its third Final Four appearance in four years, a remarkable accomplishment that has the entire state buzzing with excitement. The Huskies' run to the national semifinals has captivated fans, especially after their thrilling comeback victory over Duke in the Elite Eight.

The details

The Huskies punched their ticket to the Final Four with a dramatic 35-foot game-winning 3-pointer by Braylon Mullins in the final seconds against Duke. Mullins, who is from Greenfield, Indiana, just outside of Indianapolis, will now have the chance to play in front of his home-state fans as UConn takes on the Fighting Illini on Saturday at 6:05 p.m.

  • The UConn men's basketball team is leaving for Indianapolis on Wednesday.
  • Fans are urged to gather at the Werth Family Basketball Champions Center on the Storrs campus at 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday to see the team off.
  • UConn will face Illinois in the Final Four on Saturday at 6:05 p.m.

The players

Braylon Mullins

A UConn player who hit the game-winning 3-pointer against Duke to send the Huskies to the Final Four. Mullins is from Greenfield, Indiana, just outside of Indianapolis.

UConn Huskies

The UConn men's basketball team, which is making its third Final Four appearance in four years.

Illinois Fighting Illini

The UConn Huskies' opponent in the Final Four matchup on Saturday.

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What’s next

If UConn can get past Illinois, they will play in the national championship game with a chance to win their third title in four years.

The takeaway

UConn's remarkable run to the Final Four has captivated the state and set up an exciting matchup against Illinois. Fans are eager to send off the Huskies as they chase their third national championship in four years.