UConn’s legendary run continues to another Final Four after bashing of Illinois

Connecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley gets the trophy as UConn takes on Illinois in NCAA Men’s east Regional basketball playoffs at Garden on March 30. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)

Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) celebrates his bucket as UConn takes on Illinois in NCAA Men’s east Regional basketball playoffs at Garden on March 30. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)

Connecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley whips up the crowd in the final minute as UConn takes on Illinois in NCAA Men’s east Regional basketball playoffs at Garden on March 30. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)

Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) celebrates his bucket as UConn takes on Illinois in NCAA Men’s east Regional basketball playoffs at Garden on March 30. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)

Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) fouls Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) as UConn takes on Illinois in NCAA Men’s east Regional basketball playoffs at Garden on March 30. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)

UConn head coach Dan Hurley celebrates with his team after the Huskies won the regional title with a 77-52 victory over Illinois in Boston. (Staff Photo/Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)

Connecticut Huskies forward Alex Karaban (11) dunks the ball as UConn takes on Illinois in NCAA Men’s east Regional basketball playoffs at Garden on March 30. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)

Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) dunks the ball as UConn takes on Illinois in NCAA Men’s east Regional basketball playoffs at Garden on March 30. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)

Connecticut Huskies guard Cam Spencer (12) celebrates his bucket as UConn takes on Illinois in NCAA Men’s east Regional basketball playoffs at Garden on March 30. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)

Connecticut Huskies guard Solomon Ball (1) has his shot blocked by Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins during UConn's blowout victory at the TD Garden in Boston. (Staff Photo/Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)

Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) pastes the UConn plaque on the bracket as UConn takes on Illinois in NCAA Men’s east Regional basketball playoffs at Garden on March 30. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)

Connecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley is congratulated by Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood as UConn takes on Illinois in NCAA Men’s east Regional basketball playoffs at Garden on March 30. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)

Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) holds up the trophy as UConn takes on Illinois in NCAA Men’s east Regional basketball playoffs at Garden on March 30. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)

Connecticut Huskies forward Samson Johnson (35) is fouled by Illinois Fighting Illini guard Justin Harmon (4) and Illinois Fighting Illini forward Coleman Hawkins (33) as UConn takes on Illinois in NCAA Men’s east Regional basketball playoffs at Garden on March 30. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)

Connecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley celebrates the win with his team as UConn takes on Illinois in NCAA Men’s east Regional basketball playoffs at Garden on March 30. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)

Connecticut Huskies forward Alex Karaban (11) celebrates the Connecticut Huskies guard Hassan Diarra (10) as UConn takes on Illinois in NCAA Men’s east Regional basketball playoffs at Garden on March 30. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)

Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) whips up the crowd as UConn takes on Illinois in NCAA Men’s east Regional basketball playoffs at Garden on March 30. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)

Connecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley and his team celebrate the win as UConn takes on Illinois in NCAA Men’s east Regional basketball playoffs at Garden on March 30. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)

Illinois Fighting Illini forward Quincy Guerrier (13) drives thru Connecticut Huskies forward Samson Johnson (35) as UConn takes on Illinois in NCAA Men’s east Regional basketball playoffs at Garden on March 30. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)

Illinois Fighting Illini guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (0) battles Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) and Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) as UConn takes on Illinois in NCAA Men’s east Regional basketball playoffs at Garden on March 30. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)

Illinois Fighting Illini forward Dain Dainja (42) and Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) reach for the ball as UConn takes on Illinois in NCAA Men’s east Regional basketball playoffs at Garden on March 30. (Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)

Actor Bill Murray watches the game as UConn takes on Illinois in NCAA East Regional basketball action Saturday night at the TD Garden. UConn romped past Illinois, 77-52. (Staff Photo/Stuart Cahill/Boston Herald)