ESPN's Jeff Borzello and Myron Medcalf predict the outcomes of Saturday's Elite Eight games: Illinois over Iowa (72-66) and Arizona over Purdue (81-74). The analysts highlight Illinois' strong defense, holding opponents to under one point per possession in recent games, but note their vulnerability on the offensive glass. Iowa's success hinges on controlling the tempo and neutralizing Kylan Boswell's physical play against Bennett Stirtz.

Arizona's path to the Final Four relies on attacking the paint against Purdue's struggling defense, while Purdue must contain Arizona's rebounding and free throw dominance. These matchups set the stage for potential national championship contenders.