UConn's March Madness Hopes Hinge on Selection Sunday

0:00On March 15, Yukon's men's basketball team took a tough hit in the Big E's championship, falling 72-52 against St. John's. Saturday, the Red Storms defense forced 16 turnovers and shut down the huskies from beyond the arc, ending Yukon's hopes for the title. Early bracket projections still have Yukon as a number two seed, safe for Selection Sunday and March madness. But that big loss could push them into the East Regional out of Philadelphia, loaded with ACC powerhouses like Duke as a top seed. Fans and analysts worry about the path ahead there, with potential match-ups against North Carolina and the sweet 16 caring risks from stars like Caleb Love. Even reaching that stage would mean navigating a gauntlet of strong conference rivals. Some models from CBS Sports place Yukon in the Midwest instead, facing easier second-round foes like St. Mary's or St. Louis, then possibly Louisville or Vanderbilt. Michigan as a number one seed there shows flaws in shooting and ball handling

1:00that Yukon could exploit. Everything hinges on the Selection Committee's call this weekend, as Yukon aims to dodge the toughest draw and chase another deep tournament run.