Get to Know the UCONN Huskies Before the Madness Begins

The 2024-2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is set to tip off on Tuesday, March 18th, with the much-anticipated "First Four," of 68 teams who will begin their march toward the national championship.

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Among the teams to watch, the UConn men’s basketball team, under the leadership of head coach Dan Hurley, is looking to make history by capturing a third consecutive NCAA title. This would be an incredible feat, solidifying UConn's dominance in the college basketball landscape.

Before you fill out your bracket, place your bets, or dive into the tournament pretending to know every player and every matchup, it’s important to take a step back and familiarize yourself with the team that could rewrite the history books. These are the players who will shape UConn’s season and lead their charge through March Madness, pushing for yet another championship. From dynamic scorers to lockdown defenders, the roster is loaded with talent, and each player has a pivotal role to play in this high-stakes tournament. Get to know the faces behind the hype and understand what makes UConn a force to be reckoned with as they chase a historic third straight title.

I absolutely love the tournament, but I can’t help feeling like it’s just not the same as when I was growing up. I’m convinced I was lucky enough to experience the golden era of men’s college hoops. Back then, we had Michigan’s iconic "Fab 5," the legendary UNLV "Running Rebels" led by Coach Tark, with stars like Larry Johnson, Greg Anthony, and Stacey Augmon. There was also Duke’s powerhouse Blue Devils, featuring Christian Laettner and Bobby Hurley. And who could forget players like Allen Iverson, Stephon Marbury, Shaquille O'Neal, Donyell Marshall, Vince Carter, Harold Miner, Big Country, Keith Van Horn, Glenn Robinson, and Felipe Lopez—the list goes on and on.

Another thing that made that era special: student-athletes had to stay in school for all four years to be eligible for the NBA Draft. Over that time, you really got to know the players—their personalities, their growth on and off the court—and nobody transferred. It was a different time, and honestly, I feel like it’s all changed for the worse now.