Even though top-seeded UConn has put together a dominant NCAA Tournament run, it isn't expecting to walk right by third-seeded Illinois when the teams meet in the Elite Eight on Saturday.

Saturday's NCAA Tournament West Regional final matchup pitting No. 4 seed Alabama against No. 6 seed Clemson comes with a guarantee to be a landmark moment for either program, as each is vying for its first Final Four spot in school history.