UConn Huskies Poised to 'Shake Up' March Madness

The Uconn Huskies have the piece to be a threat to win March Madness.

Mar 5, 2025; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies guard Hassan Diarra (10) and guard Solo Ball (1) react after center Samson Johnson (35) makes a basket against the Marquette Golden Eagles in the second half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images / David Butler II-Imagn Images

It may be tempting to pick a Cinderella team to make a run when filling out a March Madness bracket, but sometimes it's better to play it safe and choose a team that seems like a sure thing.

For example, selecting the program that has won the entire tournament the last two seasons, the Uconn Huskies.

Uconn has certainly had a roller coaster of a season, starting with their disappointing performance at the Maui Invitational.

However, this is still an experienced group that has the pieces to go on another championship run this March.

Zach Wadley of YardBarker recently included Uconn as a "sleeper team who could shake up March Madness."

The analyst noted that "it would be ill-advised to write off this UConn team despite a few bumps in the road this season. The Huskies shoot the ball well (48%, 35th in nation as of Wednesday morning) and rank 12th in adjusted offensive efficiency, according to KenPom."

Feb 26, 2025; Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies forward Liam McNeeley (30) shoots against the Georgetown Hoyas in the first half at XL Center. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images / David Butler II-Imagn Images

Uconn also has one of the top freshmen in the nation with forward Liam McNeely. Wadley also points out that "in a win-or-go-home tournament, teams with playmakers have the opportunity to thrive."

Uconn's defense is still suspect. They're allowing nearly 69 points per game, with their opponent shooting 42 percent from the floor and 35 percent from behind the arc.

However, outscoring their opponent could be Uconn's recipe for success in the tournament, especially in the earlier rounds against opponents who are less experienced than them.

The Huskies haven't had the perfect regular season they envisioned when this year started.

However, they still have the pieces to be a real threat to beat any team they face, and they could easily end up winning March Madness in the third straight season.