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St. Peter's guard Matthew Lee (15) drives past Kentucky guard TyTy Washington Jr., right, during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Alabama Crimson Tide at Tulane Green Wave 3/21/2022

Mar. 17, 2022 07:24 PM EDT

Villanova's Chris Arcidiacono (4) passes the ball to Jermaine Samuels during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut in the semifinals of the Big East men's tournament Friday, March 11, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
No. 8 Villanova topples No. 20 UConn to make Big East final

By Dan Gelston Mar. 11, 2022 11:35 PM EST

Connecticut's Andre Jackson (44) is defended by DePaul's Brandon Johnson (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Adama Sanogo scores 26, No. 18 UConn beats DePaul 75-68

By Neill Ostrout Mar. 05, 2022 07:22 PM EST

Connecticut coach Dan Hurley yells from the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Creighton on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Kalkbrenner takes over, Bluejays hold off No. 18 UConn 64-62

By Eric Olson Mar. 02, 2022 11:10 PM EST

Connecticut forward Tyler Polley (12) shoots against Georgetown forward Jalin Billingsley (4) and guard Dante Harris (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
No. 21 UConn sends Hoyas to school-record 18th loss in row

By Bobby Bancroft Feb. 27, 2022 02:40 PM EST

Connecticut's Jordan Hawkins, left, and R.J. Cole celebrate at the end of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Cole's drive, defense lift No. 21 UConn over No. 8 Villanova

By Pat Eaton-Robb Feb. 22, 2022 10:45 PM EST

Former Connecticut player and current Charlotte Hornets guard James Bouknight, center, hides in the student section after being ejected from his courtside seats by an official in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Ex-Huskies star Bouknight tossed; No. 24 UConn tops Xavier

By Neill Ostrout Feb. 19, 2022 02:51 PM EST

Connecticut's R.J. Cole shoots over Butler's Jayden Taylor (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
No. 25 UConn beats Butler 76-59 in first of home-and-home

By Pat Eaton-Robb Jan. 18, 2022 09:28 PM EST

Connecticut forward Akok Akok (11) looks to pass under Seton Hall forward Tray Jackson (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Connecticut Huskies at Seton Hall Pirates 1/8/2022

Jan. 08, 2022 01:08 PM EST

Providence head coach Ed Cooley, right, argues with official Wally Rutecki in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut, Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Reeves leads Providence to 57-53 win over No. 20 UConn

By Pat Eaton-Robb Dec. 18, 2021 07:28 PM EST

Connecticut guard Jordan Hawkins (24) celebrates with teammates after making a 3-point shot against St. Bonaventure during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Newark, N.J. Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Connecticut won 74-64 (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Cole, No. 15 UConn beat St. Bonaventure 74-64

By Matt Sugam Dec. 11, 2021 06:37 PM EST

Connecticut's R.J. Cole, right, fouls Maryland-Eastern Shore's Dom London during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
No. 17 UConn holds off Maryland-Eastern Shore 72-63

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 30, 2021 09:31 PM EST

Connecticut forward Tyler Polley (12) is congratulated by coach Dan Hurley after making a 3-point basket against Auburn in the second overtime of an NCAA college basketball game at Paradise Island, Bahamas, Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. (Tim Aylen/Bahamas Visual Services via AP)
No. 22 UConn survives, beats No. 19 Auburn 115-109 in 2OT

By Aaron Beard Nov. 24, 2021 05:38 PM EST

Connecticut's Adama Sanogo, left, looks to take a shot between LIU defenders Ty Flowers, center, and Eral Penn, right,, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday Nov. 17, 2021, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Paul Connors)
Tyler Polley scores 17 points, No. 23 UConn routs LIU 93-40

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 17, 2021 08:51 PM EST

FILE - Villanova head coach Jay Wright, left, and guard Collin Gillespie are shown before an NCAA college basketball game against Creighton in Villanova, Pa., in this Wednesday, March 3, 2021, file photo. Villanova has dominated the Big East over the last decade under the guidance of coach Jay Wright. The fourth-ranked Wildcats were the unanimous choice to win the conference in a preseason coaches poll released Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021. Villanova is led by guard Collin Gillespie, who was the coaches' pick for preseason player of the year. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson, File)
Villanova tabbed to win Big East by conference coaches

By Doug Feinberg Oct. 19, 2021 08:30 AM EDT

Connecticut's Tyler Polley (12) shoots next to DePaul's David Jones (32) during the second 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)
Polley to explore pro options, but plans to return to UConn

Apr. 14, 2021 04:11 PM EDT

Creighton's Christian Bishop (13) smiles as Connecticut players react after an NCAA college basketball game in the semifinals in the Big East men's tournament Friday, March 12, 2021, in New York. Creighton won 59-56. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
No. 17 Creighton tops UConn 59-56 to reach Big East finals

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 12, 2021 11:31 PM EST

St. John's guard Posh Alexander (0) puts up a shot on Butler guard Jair Bolden (52), during an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. (Robert Scheer/The Indianapolis Star via AP)
UConn's Whaley, St. John’s Alexander share Big East D-award

Mar. 08, 2021 11:46 AM EST

Bouknight scores 21 to carry UConn past Georgetown 98-82

Mar. 06, 2021 02:27 PM EST
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — James Bouknight had 21 points as UConn got past Georgetown 98-82 on Saturday. Jalen Gaffney had 15 points for UConn ...

Creighton forward Damien Jefferson (23) makes a layup against Connecticut forward Isaiah Whaley (5) and guard Tyrese Martin (4) in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)
Mahoney scores 20, leads No. 11 Creighton past No. 23 UConn

By Eric Olson Jan. 23, 2021 02:45 PM EST