UConn Men's Basketball

Notes & Quotes: This season, and this team, is elite

The Huskies are one game away from the Final Four and have been getting the best versions of their leaders along the way.
By Aman Kidwai
March 28, 2026
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UConn men’s basketball entered the NCAA Tournament facing questions about its true ceiling. Despite a strong record, excellent non-conference run, and finishing second in the Big East regular-season standings by one game, the Huskies earned a 2-seed in the NCAA Tournament and were viewed as a flawed, beatable squad.

They were a popular upset pick across the first two rounds, especially as they dealt with injuries. Even their fans had lost some confidence.

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