Overview
- The semifinals at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis start Saturday, April 4 at 6:09 p.m. ET with UConn vs. Illinois, followed by Michigan vs. Arizona at 8:49 p.m. ET on TBS, TNT, truTV and Max.
- Betting markets lean toward Michigan and Arizona, with FanDuel listing Michigan shortest to win the title and BetOnline lookahead lines favoring either over UConn or Illinois in all potential championship matchups.
- Predictions are split, with Jay Bilas leaning Arizona and UConn, a Yahoo Sports column picking Illinois to win it all, USA TODAY’s panel narrowly backing UConn over Illinois and Arizona over Michigan, and a Mirror US AI pick taking UConn and Arizona.
- Analysts flag two swing factors: Illinois’ top-tier offensive rebounding and nation‑low foul rate against UConn’s interior anchor Tarris Reed Jr., and a Michigan–Arizona chess match shaped by midrange guard shot-making, rim protection and free-throw volume.
- Separately, Phoenix completed an 18‑month build to host the Women’s Final Four at Mortgage Matchup Center, including delivery and assembly of a 262‑panel Connor Sports court finished in Texas and designed in Michigan.