Silas Demary Jr. expected to be about 90% for UConn's Final Four game vs. Illinois

UConn guard Silas Demary Jr. is expected to be about 90% for the Huskies' Final Four game against Illinois, according to ESPN.

The update is the latest sign that Demary is trending in the right direction after dealing with a high ankle sprain during the NCAA tournament. UConn advanced to the Final Four by beating Duke on March 29 and is set to face Illinois in Saturday’s semifinal.

Demary has already been part of the Huskies' run, and the new estimate suggests he should be close to full strength for one of the biggest games of the season. The report did not give a specific minutes limit or any firm restriction, only the expectation that he will not be at 100%.

For UConn, the timing matters. The Huskies need as much backcourt stability as they can get against Illinois, and Demary’s availability could shape how Dan Hurley manages the rotation.

The latest update does not change the bracket or the matchup, but it does clarify one of the key injury questions heading into the Final Four.