UConn vs Furman: Wilkins' Challenge

0:00On March 20th, the Yukon Huskies head into the NCAA tournament as a number two seed, with a strong 29-5 record. They are fresh off a tough 72-52 loss to St. John's in the Big E's title game, where they're shooting when cold, despite A. Season high, 17-3 pointers. Now they face number 15 seed Ferman in the first round, a matchup everyone is watching closely. Ferman earned their spot by winning the Southern Conference tournament as a number six seed, finishing the year at 22 and 12. Their stand-out freshman guard Alex Wilkins has been lighting it up, averaging 17.7 points and 4.7 assists per game while. Shooting nearly 46% from the field. Yukon players like Alex Caravan and Solo Ball have been studying film on Wilkins, calling him fearless and super-confident. They plan to make every possession tough for him defensively. Coach Dan Hurley sees a lot of his own team style in how Ferman uses Wilkins, comparing him to key Huskies like Silas de Mary Jr. and Tristan.

1:04Newton for a size, scoring at all levels, and passing ability. Ferman is not just about Wilkins, though. Players like Cooper Bowser, who averages 14 points and 6 rebounds, and Ace of Thomas, with 12.4 points per game, give them balance. Wilkins has had huge games lately, including 34 points in the conference semi-finals. A Yukon win sets them up against the winner of number seven UCLA and number 10 UCF in the second round on Sunday. This opener could test the Huskies early as they chase another deep run.