Elsa/Getty Images Bruce Weber was incredulous that his Illinois team didn't win the championship in 2004-05.
NCAA tournament: Lost in national final to North Carolina
The Illini, coached by Bruce Weber, went 29-0 to start the 2004-05 season and featured five talented players who averaged double-figure scoring, including Luther Head, Dee Brown, Deron Williams, Roger Powell and James Augustine.
SI.com recently asked its readers to vote the best college team to fail to win a title, and this Illinois team came out on top in the bracket-style, elimination format, beating the 1982-83 Houston Cougars in the mythical finals.
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