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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's Jordan Hawkins dunks while warming up before the team's NCAA college basketball game against Creighton on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Connecticut Huskies at Creighton Bluejays 3/2/2022

Mar. 02, 2022 08:06 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

Connecticut's Adama Sanogo (21) blocks a shot by Seton Hall's Tyrese Samuel duriong the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Sanogo scores 20 as No. 24 UConn beats Seton Hall 70-65

By Neill Ostrout Feb. 16, 2022 10:56 PM EST

Connecticut's R.J. Cole pressures Seton Hall's Kadary Richmond, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Seton Hall Pirates at Connecticut Huskies 2/16/2022

Feb. 16, 2022 09:14 PM EST

Connecticut's R.J. Cole, right, tries to push past St. John's Joel Soriano during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Martin's big 2nd half leads No. 24 UConn past St. John's

By Mike Fitzpatrick Feb. 13, 2022 02:44 PM EST

Creighton head coach Greg McDermott talks with Creighton's Arthur Kaluma (24) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Hawkins leads Creighton to 59-55 upset of No. 17 UConn

By Pat Eaton-Robb Feb. 01, 2022 08:45 PM EST

Connecticut's Adama Sanogo goes up for a basket as Georgetown's Ryan Mutombo (21) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2022, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Sanogo leads No. 20 UConn to 96-73 win over Georgetown

By Pat Eaton-Robb Jan. 25, 2022 10:57 PM EST

Connecticut guard Tyrese Martin (4) shoots over the defense of Butler in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Martin scores 27, No. 25 UConn tops Butler again, 75-56

By Mark Ambrogi Jan. 20, 2022 11:41 PM EST

Connecticut guard R.J. Cole, center, is defended by West Virginia guards Taz Sherman, left, and Kedrian Johnson (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Sherman scores 23, West Virginia beats No. 15 UConn 56-53

By John Raby Dec. 08, 2021 09:40 PM EST

Connecticut guard R.J. Cole, center, is defended by West Virginia guards Taz Sherman, left, and Kedrian Johnson (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Connecticut Huskies at West Virginia Mountaineers 12/8/2021

Dec. 08, 2021 08:02 PM EST

Connecticut's Jalen Gaffney shoots the ball as Grambling State's Shawndarius Cowart, left, defends, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Cole leads shorthanded UConn in 88-59 rout of Grambling St.

By Pat Eaton-Robb Dec. 04, 2021 06:31 PM EST

In this photo provided by Bahamas Visual Services, Connecticut guard Jordan Hawkins (24) and VCU forward Hason Ward (20) battle for a loose ball during an NCAA college basketball game at Paradise Island, Bahamas, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. (Craig Lenihan/Bahamas Visual Services via AP)
No. 22 UConn beats VCU 70-63 in OT for 3rd at Atlantis

By Aaron Beard Nov. 26, 2021 04:24 PM EST

In this photo provided by Bahamas Visual Services, Connecticut guard Tyrese Martin (4) goes to the basket as Michigan State forward Gabe Brown (44) defends during an NCAA college basketball game at Paradise Island, Bahamas, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (Tim Aylen/Bahamas Visual Services via AP)
Brown, Spartans pull away late to beat No. 22 UConn 64-60

By Aaron Beard Nov. 25, 2021 02:33 PM EST

In a photo provided by Bahamas Visual Services, Auburn forward Jabari Smith, front, and Connecticut forward Isaiah Whaley (5) reach for the ball during an NCAA college basketball game at Paradise Island, Bahamas, Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. (Tim Aylen/Bahamas Visual Services via AP)
Whaley sits out for No. 22 UConn after fainting at Atlantis

Nov. 25, 2021 12:42 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 watches First Night events for the UConn men's and women's NCAA college basketball teams as people work on a stuck basketball hoop behind him, Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Expectations high at UConn in coach Hurley's 4th season

By Pat Eaton-Robb Oct. 22, 2021 08:51 AM EDT