The Huskies of the University of Connecticut have dominated college basketball for decades. In recent years, however, the team has faced some setbacks, including a subpar record and a failure to make the NCAA Tournament. But this year, the Huskies have come roaring back, crushing their competition in the American Athletic Conference (AAC) Tournament and advancing to the championship game.
This year’s AAC Tournament has been a showcase of UConn’s dominance. The Huskies entered the tournament as the No. 3 seed, but they quickly showed that their ranking was not indicative of their true talent. In their first game, they faced off against the No. 6 seed, the Marquette Golden Eagles. The Huskies had no trouble dispatching Marquette, winning the game 73-59.
In their next game, UConn faced their toughest competition of the tournament, the No. 2 seed Houston Cougars. Many expected a close game, but the Huskies had other plans. Led by standout guard James Bouknight, who had 21 points and 10 rebounds, UConn dominated Houston, winning the game 77-66.
The Huskies’ performance in the tournament has been nothing short of impressive, but it’s their defense that has really stood out. In both of their games, UConn held their opponents well below their season averages. Against Marquette, the Huskies held the Golden Eagles to just 36% shooting from the field, and against Houston, they held the Cougars to 38% shooting.
Now, the Huskies are set to face off against the No. 5 seed Cincinnati Bearcats in the championship game. On paper, the game looks like it could be a close one, but if UConn’s performance in the tournament is any indication, they should have no trouble dispatching the Bearcats.
If the Huskies win the AAC Tournament, it will be their first conference tournament title since 2016, and it could be a sign of things to come. UConn has a rich history in college basketball, with four national championships to their name, and this year’s team could be poised to add another title to that list.
Overall, the Huskies’ dominant performance in the AAC Tournament has been a welcome sight for UConn fans. After several years of struggling, it’s clear that the team is back on track. Whether they can continue their success in the NCAA Tournament remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure – the UConn Huskies are a team to watch out for this year.