UConn Huskies 1998-1999 Legacy Shorts Size:L The "Flyin' Illini" moniker probably

The "Flyin' Illini" moniker probably stuck because the team ended Illinois' 37-year Final Four drought

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While the Fab Five didn't win a title they left their mark as the most influential team in college basketball history during their two year run in Ann Arbor

Illinois began their road to the Final Four in Indianapolis

UConn Huskies 1998-1999 Legacy Shorts Size:L The "Flyin' Illini" moniker probablySLAMs Legacy Collection dives inside the archives to bring back some college basketball classics. Like the originals, we crafted each Legacy pair of retro shorts with the materials and details to honor the original designs. It was a labor of love in our pursuit to provide an era specific keepsake that celebrates the most iconic styles in college basketball history. '99 Husky Legacy UConn entered the 1998 1999 season ranked #2 in the preseason polls.