UConn Huskies: NCAA Tournament Contenders

0:00On March 19, Yukon's men's basketball team took a tough 72-52 loss to St. John's in the Big E's tournament finals, but that. Stumble won't derail their run in the NCAA tournament. The Huskies remain a top contender for their seventh national title since 1999, thanks to Coach Dan Hurley's championship experience, and a roster bill for March Madness. Their defense is the foundation, holding opponents to just 64.3 points per game, 11th best in the country. They rank 5th nationally in block percentage, led by senior tears Reed Jr. with 2.7 blocks per game, while guards silence to Mary. Junior and Braylon Mullins each average over one steal. On offense, it's all about balance, with Reed posting 13.7 points per game inside as a 6-foot-11 force. Sharp shooters like to Mary at 41.6% from 3, and Alice Carabin at 38.6% keep defenses honest, and Hurley can turn to 5 guys and double figures, including solo ball at 13.5 and Mullins

1:05at 12. Fans and opponents alike are circling Yukon in their brackets, especially in the loaded East region, with teams like Duke, UCLA, and Michigan State. Hurley's back-to-back title runs make everyone wary, even after the recent skid. To go deep though, they'll need to sharpen free throws, 3-point shooting, and ball security after some late lapses. With a potential path past struggling UCLA or UCF, then Michigan State or Louisville, surviving the East could position them as a team to become. Final 4. Time.