The Final Four is set with UConn stunning Duke to join Illinois, Arizona and Michigan
The Huskies beat Duke with a 3-pointer from the logo with 0.4 seconds left by Braylon Mullins, who grew up just outside of Indianapolis.
Summary
UConn has secured its place in the Final Four following a dramatic win against Duke, clinched by Braylon Mullins' three-pointer from the logo with just 0.4 seconds remaining.
This outcome not only underscores UConn's tactical execution under pressure but also raises questions about Duke's defensive strategies in high-stakes situations.
As the tournament progresses, the implications of this match will influence team preparations and adjustments, particularly for those facing UConn's evolving play style.
Key Facts
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Primary source | NPR News |
| Source count | 4 |
| First published | 2026-03-30T00:11:40.000Z |
Updates
Update at 00:56 UTC on 2026-03-30
ESPN reported UConn eliminated No. 1 overall seed Duke from the men's NCAA tournament on Braylon Mullins' 3-pointer with 0.4 seconds left.
Sources: ESPN
Update at 07:38 UTC on 2026-03-30
ESPN reported Who will cut down the nets in Indianapolis? Here's an early look at the national semifinals.
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Update at 05:41 UTC on 2026-03-31
ESPN reported No. 1 seeds UConn, UCLA, Texas and South Carolina head to the Final Four for the second consecutive year.
Sources: ESPN
Update at 05:41 UTC on 2026-03-31
NPR News reported No. 1 seeds UConn, UCLA, Texas and South Carolina are in the Final Four for the second straight season.
Sources: NPR News
Sources
- ESPN: https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48341357/final-four-preview-arizona-michigan-uconn-illinois-predictions-2026
- ESPN: https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/48342842/uconn-rallies-19-point-deficit-stuns-duke-last-second-3-reach-final-four-men-ncaa-tournament
- NPR News: https://www.npr.org/2026/03/29/nx-s1-5765506/final-four-ncaa-2026
- NPR News: https://www.npr.org/2026/03/31/g-s1-115907/women-final-four-repeat