Looking for a launching point for UConn’s current successful run that started last year and carried over into this season?
January 25, 2023 is a strong candidate.
The Huskies have been nearly an unstoppable force since losing to Xavier in Storrs on that day, going a remarkable 32-4 overall and capturing a national championship.
“The program is in great shape,” coach Dan Hurley said after Saturday’s practice.
Top-ranked UConn (17-2, 7-1) hosts Xavier (10-9, 4-4) at noon on Sunday at the XL Center in Hartford. The Huskies reside in first place in the Big East.
So, how have they been able to sustain their success over that long stretch?
“This culture was built by this coaching staff here,” Hurley said. “I’ve got an excellent staff, as good a staff or better than anyone. And then they’ve helped me attract the right group of players that have built a culture. We play responsible basketball all over the court. We defend and we play really good offense. We’re, generally, a really good rebounding team. We play hard as hell and we don’t care who gets credit.