Previewing UConn, Michigan State's Sweet 16 opponent
Get to know everything about UConn ahead of the Spartans Sweet 16 clash with the Huskies on Friday.
Michigan State basketball has advanced into the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament, gearing up for a Sweet 16 showdown against the UConn Huskies. The Spartans, who beat Louisville 77-69 for their spot in the second weekend, and UConn, who beat UCLA 73-57, are squaring off in the nightcap on Friday in Washington D. C.
This is a high-profile matchup between two of the country's best programs, and two head coaches that are among the game's best. This is also a rematch of a preseason exhibition between the two schools, where UConn won 76-69. Ahead of Friday's Sweet 16 showdown, here is everything you need to know about UConn: The School Location: Storrs, Connecticut Head Coach: Dan Hurley (8th season, 196–74) NCAA Tournament Appearances: 39 (last in 2025) NCAA Tournament Record: 74–33 A historically dominant program, Hurley has brought UConn back to it's national prominence, having won two national championships in Storrs.
A candidate for a No. 1 seed for most of the year, UConn is one of the best teams in the nation this season. The Stats Record: 31-5 KenPom rank: 10 out of 365 Points per game: 77.
5 (135th in the country) Points given up per game: 65. 2 (11th in the country) Offensive Rating (KenPom): 122. 4 (No.