For the past few years, we've heard men's college basketball coaches complain that they can no longer build a title contender around one-and-done prospects, that the value of a five-star freshman has diminished.
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Illinois reached a regional final for the fourth time in the past 40 years and will meet defending champion UConn on Saturday for a trip to the Final Four.