UConn impressive in return to Big East Tourney beats DePaul

Connecticut's Adama Sanogo (21) shoots from between DePaul's Pauly Paulicap (33) and Charlie Moore (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Big East conference tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Connecticut's Isaiah Whaley (5) defends against DePaul's Kobe Elvis during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Big East men's tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

DePaul head coach Dave Leitao talks to Kobe Elvis during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut in the Big East men's tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Connecticut's Josh Carlton (25) defends against DePaul's Nick Ongenda (14) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Big East men's tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Connecticut's R.J. Cole (1) and James Bouknight (2) celebrate after Cole made a 3-point basket, as Jalen Gaffney (0) looks back during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against DePaul in the Big East mens' tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

DePaul's Charlie Moore, right, shoots over Connecticut's Jalen Gaffney (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Big East men's tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Connecticut's Tyrese Martin, right, fights for control of the ball with DePaul's Ray Salnave during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Big East mens' tournament Thursday, March 11, 2021, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)