Half of the Final Four is set with Illinois and Arizona punching their tickets to Indianapolis following second-half comebacks in Saturday's Elite Eight.
ESPN's college basketball crew breaks down how both matchups were decided -- and how each winner has put together a run this deep into March.
(1) Arizona 79, (2) Purdue 64
How Arizona won: For the first time since 2001, the Wildcats are headed to...
Steelman: Both Arizona and Illinois have demonstrated impressive form, with their freshmen stepping up on the biggest stage. Their defenses have also played a crucial role in their victories.
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Root cause: The teams' success may be attributed to the players' talent, ...