résumé
Wonderful ball motion results in a Clingan dunk and the foul
UConn strikes the ball flawlessly with it ending up in a Donovan Clingan and-1 dunk.
UConn is the primary reigning champion to achieve the Elite Eight since Florida defended its title in 2007.
The highest-seeded Huskies have superior to the regional finals within the East, and No. 6 Clemson has carried out the identical within the West — for the primary time since 1980 — after upsetting No. 2 Arizona.
Now North Carolina faces Alabama, whereas Iowa State performs Illinois. — John Gasaway
Can UConn’s NCAA event probably be extra dominant than final season?
UConn was unstoppable in final 12 months’s NCAA event. The Huskies gained their six video games by a median of 20.0 factors, the fourth-largest common because the event expanded in 1985. Up to now this 12 months, they have been even higher. They’ve gained their three video games by a median of 28.7 factors. They’ve trailed for 28 seconds. They’ve led by double digits within the second half for 58:27 of a potential 60 minutes. San Diego State performed about in addition to it might for the opening stretch of the sport and located itself down by 11 inside 9 minutes. The scariest half for future opponents is it looks as if UConn has been capable of maintain one thing within the tank, hardly ever needing to place its foot on the fuel down the stretch in video games.
What the win means for UConn: A constructive signal for the Huskies on Thursday evening was the play of Hassan Diarra. The reserve guard got here off the bench and offered an actual raise within the second half, scoring 10 factors and distributing 4 assists — placing the sport out of attain for San Diego State shortly after halftime. Huskies heart Donovan Clingan struggled towards the Aztecs’ Jaedon LeDee within the first half however grew to become extra comfy as the sport went on and nonetheless was a nuisance defensively. UConn ahead Alex Karaban hit a pair early photographs however then struggled to attach the remainder of the sport. And whereas these may seem to be potential negatives, Dan Hurley have to be thrilled that his crew beat an excellent San Diego State crew by 30 with out taking part in its greatest.
What the loss means for San Diego State: For the second season in a row, San Diego State’s season ends towards UConn. The Aztecs really went shot for shot with the Huskies early however merely did not have sufficient firepower offensively. Final season at this level within the event, when SDSU beat total 1-seed Alabama within the Candy 16, it had one of the vital dominant defenses within the nation — and was getting constant scoring manufacturing from its perimeter gamers. The protection wasn’t fairly nearly as good this season, the offensive wasn’t practically nearly as good, and LeDee could not do all of it himself. However nationwide runners-up adopted by a Candy 16 run? That is a formidable two-year run for Brian Dutcher and the Aztecs. — Jeff Borzello
Is Ian Schiefflin Clemson’s best-kept secret?
Along with his curly hair contained by an old-school headband, the 6-foot-8 junior from Georgia may seem barely unassuming. However on Thursday evening towards an Arizona crew stocked with expertise, Schiefflin grew to become one of many Tigers’ best gamers and appeared like among the best gamers on the ground. Schiefflin, who’s averaging 9.8 factors and 9.5 rebounds this season, scored 14 factors and added 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and a block. Whether or not or not the Wildcats ready for Schiefflin taking part in as large of a task as he did, they could not cease him in key moments. After draining one 3-pointer, the specter of Schiefflin taking pictures from deep tilted the stability of Arizona’s half-court protection, opening up lanes for its two greatest gamers — Chase Hunter (18 factors) and PJ Corridor (17 factors) — to make key performs down the stretch.
Schiefflin, who wore Kobe Bryant sneakers to play within the area Bryant starred in for a few years, was requested postgame whether or not he believed he was channeling a Mamba mentality along with his play, which included a key 3 that banked in. Head coach Brad Brownell interjected with fun.
“You are taking part in effectively,” he mentioned. “However do not evaluate your self to Kobe Bryant, OK?”
What the win means for Clemson: The Tigers proceed to defy expectations, and this time, they did it towards one of the vital proficient groups within the nation in entrance of an Arizona-heavy crowd. Brownell’s squad not solely raced out to a 13-point lead towards the 2-seed, forcing the Wildcats into eight first-half turnovers and an abysmal taking pictures efficiency (37.3% from the sphere, 17.9% from 3), however it additionally sustained the inevitable Arizona run that tied the sport within the second half and nonetheless emerged victorious. When Arizona started making photographs, Clemson caught to its sport plan, and shortly sufficient, the Wildcats reverted to taking powerful photographs they could not make. On offense, the Tigers weren’t scorching sizzling by any means, however when the sport obtained shut late, they did what Arizona couldn’t: assault the basket as an alternative of settling for jumpers. The technique paid off, and now the Tigers are headed to their first Elite Eight since 1980.
“At this time was our day,” Brownell mentioned. “We made sufficient performs to win.”
What the loss means for Arizona: Among the best offenses within the nation failed to indicate up in L.A. on Thursday, Since 2015, the Wildcats haven’t been ranked decrease than a 6-seed and have been a 2-seed 3 times. And but 2015 is the final time they made it to the Elite Eight. Since Tommy Lloyd’s rent in 2021, Arizona has now misplaced to a 5-seed within the Candy 16, a 15-seed within the opening spherical and now a 6-seed within the Candy 16. Given the expertise the Wildcats have accrued over the previous few years, the outcomes haven’t been there, and this newest event exit will not assist their résumé. — Paolo Uggetti
résumé
Wonderful ball motion results in a Clingan dunk and the foul
UConn strikes the ball flawlessly with it ending up in a Donovan Clingan and-1 dunk.
UConn is the primary reigning champion to achieve the Elite Eight since Florida defended its title in 2007.
The highest-seeded Huskies have superior to the regional finals within the East, and No. 6 Clemson has carried out the identical within the West — for the primary time since 1980 — after upsetting No. 2 Arizona.
Now North Carolina faces Alabama, whereas Iowa State performs Illinois. — John Gasaway
Can UConn’s NCAA event probably be extra dominant than final season?
UConn was unstoppable in final 12 months’s NCAA event. The Huskies gained their six video games by a median of 20.0 factors, the fourth-largest common because the event expanded in 1985. Up to now this 12 months, they have been even higher. They’ve gained their three video games by a median of 28.7 factors. They’ve trailed for 28 seconds. They’ve led by double digits within the second half for 58:27 of a potential 60 minutes. San Diego State performed about in addition to it might for the opening stretch of the sport and located itself down by 11 inside 9 minutes. The scariest half for future opponents is it looks as if UConn has been capable of maintain one thing within the tank, hardly ever needing to place its foot on the fuel down the stretch in video games.
What the win means for UConn: A constructive signal for the Huskies on Thursday evening was the play of Hassan Diarra. The reserve guard got here off the bench and offered an actual raise within the second half, scoring 10 factors and distributing 4 assists — placing the sport out of attain for San Diego State shortly after halftime. Huskies heart Donovan Clingan struggled towards the Aztecs’ Jaedon LeDee within the first half however grew to become extra comfy as the sport went on and nonetheless was a nuisance defensively. UConn ahead Alex Karaban hit a pair early photographs however then struggled to attach the remainder of the sport. And whereas these may seem to be potential negatives, Dan Hurley have to be thrilled that his crew beat an excellent San Diego State crew by 30 with out taking part in its greatest.
What the loss means for San Diego State: For the second season in a row, San Diego State’s season ends towards UConn. The Aztecs really went shot for shot with the Huskies early however merely did not have sufficient firepower offensively. Final season at this level within the event, when SDSU beat total 1-seed Alabama within the Candy 16, it had one of the vital dominant defenses within the nation — and was getting constant scoring manufacturing from its perimeter gamers. The protection wasn’t fairly nearly as good this season, the offensive wasn’t practically nearly as good, and LeDee could not do all of it himself. However nationwide runners-up adopted by a Candy 16 run? That is a formidable two-year run for Brian Dutcher and the Aztecs. — Jeff Borzello
Is Ian Schiefflin Clemson’s best-kept secret?
Along with his curly hair contained by an old-school headband, the 6-foot-8 junior from Georgia may seem barely unassuming. However on Thursday evening towards an Arizona crew stocked with expertise, Schiefflin grew to become one of many Tigers’ best gamers and appeared like among the best gamers on the ground. Schiefflin, who’s averaging 9.8 factors and 9.5 rebounds this season, scored 14 factors and added 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and a block. Whether or not or not the Wildcats ready for Schiefflin taking part in as large of a task as he did, they could not cease him in key moments. After draining one 3-pointer, the specter of Schiefflin taking pictures from deep tilted the stability of Arizona’s half-court protection, opening up lanes for its two greatest gamers — Chase Hunter (18 factors) and PJ Corridor (17 factors) — to make key performs down the stretch.
Schiefflin, who wore Kobe Bryant sneakers to play within the area Bryant starred in for a few years, was requested postgame whether or not he believed he was channeling a Mamba mentality along with his play, which included a key 3 that banked in. Head coach Brad Brownell interjected with fun.
“You are taking part in effectively,” he mentioned. “However do not evaluate your self to Kobe Bryant, OK?”
What the win means for Clemson: The Tigers proceed to defy expectations, and this time, they did it towards one of the vital proficient groups within the nation in entrance of an Arizona-heavy crowd. Brownell’s squad not solely raced out to a 13-point lead towards the 2-seed, forcing the Wildcats into eight first-half turnovers and an abysmal taking pictures efficiency (37.3% from the sphere, 17.9% from 3), however it additionally sustained the inevitable Arizona run that tied the sport within the second half and nonetheless emerged victorious. When Arizona started making photographs, Clemson caught to its sport plan, and shortly sufficient, the Wildcats reverted to taking powerful photographs they could not make. On offense, the Tigers weren’t scorching sizzling by any means, however when the sport obtained shut late, they did what Arizona couldn’t: assault the basket as an alternative of settling for jumpers. The technique paid off, and now the Tigers are headed to their first Elite Eight since 1980.
“At this time was our day,” Brownell mentioned. “We made sufficient performs to win.”
What the loss means for Arizona: Among the best offenses within the nation failed to indicate up in L.A. on Thursday, Since 2015, the Wildcats haven’t been ranked decrease than a 6-seed and have been a 2-seed 3 times. And but 2015 is the final time they made it to the Elite Eight. Since Tommy Lloyd’s rent in 2021, Arizona has now misplaced to a 5-seed within the Candy 16, a 15-seed within the opening spherical and now a 6-seed within the Candy 16. Given the expertise the Wildcats have accrued over the previous few years, the outcomes haven’t been there, and this newest event exit will not assist their résumé. — Paolo Uggetti
résumé
Wonderful ball motion results in a Clingan dunk and the foul
UConn strikes the ball flawlessly with it ending up in a Donovan Clingan and-1 dunk.
UConn is the primary reigning champion to achieve the Elite Eight since Florida defended its title in 2007.
The highest-seeded Huskies have superior to the regional finals within the East, and No. 6 Clemson has carried out the identical within the West — for the primary time since 1980 — after upsetting No. 2 Arizona.
Now North Carolina faces Alabama, whereas Iowa State performs Illinois. — John Gasaway
Can UConn’s NCAA event probably be extra dominant than final season?
UConn was unstoppable in final 12 months’s NCAA event. The Huskies gained their six video games by a median of 20.0 factors, the fourth-largest common because the event expanded in 1985. Up to now this 12 months, they have been even higher. They’ve gained their three video games by a median of 28.7 factors. They’ve trailed for 28 seconds. They’ve led by double digits within the second half for 58:27 of a potential 60 minutes. San Diego State performed about in addition to it might for the opening stretch of the sport and located itself down by 11 inside 9 minutes. The scariest half for future opponents is it looks as if UConn has been capable of maintain one thing within the tank, hardly ever needing to place its foot on the fuel down the stretch in video games.
What the win means for UConn: A constructive signal for the Huskies on Thursday evening was the play of Hassan Diarra. The reserve guard got here off the bench and offered an actual raise within the second half, scoring 10 factors and distributing 4 assists — placing the sport out of attain for San Diego State shortly after halftime. Huskies heart Donovan Clingan struggled towards the Aztecs’ Jaedon LeDee within the first half however grew to become extra comfy as the sport went on and nonetheless was a nuisance defensively. UConn ahead Alex Karaban hit a pair early photographs however then struggled to attach the remainder of the sport. And whereas these may seem to be potential negatives, Dan Hurley have to be thrilled that his crew beat an excellent San Diego State crew by 30 with out taking part in its greatest.
What the loss means for San Diego State: For the second season in a row, San Diego State’s season ends towards UConn. The Aztecs really went shot for shot with the Huskies early however merely did not have sufficient firepower offensively. Final season at this level within the event, when SDSU beat total 1-seed Alabama within the Candy 16, it had one of the vital dominant defenses within the nation — and was getting constant scoring manufacturing from its perimeter gamers. The protection wasn’t fairly nearly as good this season, the offensive wasn’t practically nearly as good, and LeDee could not do all of it himself. However nationwide runners-up adopted by a Candy 16 run? That is a formidable two-year run for Brian Dutcher and the Aztecs. — Jeff Borzello
Is Ian Schiefflin Clemson’s best-kept secret?
Along with his curly hair contained by an old-school headband, the 6-foot-8 junior from Georgia may seem barely unassuming. However on Thursday evening towards an Arizona crew stocked with expertise, Schiefflin grew to become one of many Tigers’ best gamers and appeared like among the best gamers on the ground. Schiefflin, who’s averaging 9.8 factors and 9.5 rebounds this season, scored 14 factors and added 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and a block. Whether or not or not the Wildcats ready for Schiefflin taking part in as large of a task as he did, they could not cease him in key moments. After draining one 3-pointer, the specter of Schiefflin taking pictures from deep tilted the stability of Arizona’s half-court protection, opening up lanes for its two greatest gamers — Chase Hunter (18 factors) and PJ Corridor (17 factors) — to make key performs down the stretch.
Schiefflin, who wore Kobe Bryant sneakers to play within the area Bryant starred in for a few years, was requested postgame whether or not he believed he was channeling a Mamba mentality along with his play, which included a key 3 that banked in. Head coach Brad Brownell interjected with fun.
“You are taking part in effectively,” he mentioned. “However do not evaluate your self to Kobe Bryant, OK?”
What the win means for Clemson: The Tigers proceed to defy expectations, and this time, they did it towards one of the vital proficient groups within the nation in entrance of an Arizona-heavy crowd. Brownell’s squad not solely raced out to a 13-point lead towards the 2-seed, forcing the Wildcats into eight first-half turnovers and an abysmal taking pictures efficiency (37.3% from the sphere, 17.9% from 3), however it additionally sustained the inevitable Arizona run that tied the sport within the second half and nonetheless emerged victorious. When Arizona started making photographs, Clemson caught to its sport plan, and shortly sufficient, the Wildcats reverted to taking powerful photographs they could not make. On offense, the Tigers weren’t scorching sizzling by any means, however when the sport obtained shut late, they did what Arizona couldn’t: assault the basket as an alternative of settling for jumpers. The technique paid off, and now the Tigers are headed to their first Elite Eight since 1980.
“At this time was our day,” Brownell mentioned. “We made sufficient performs to win.”
What the loss means for Arizona: Among the best offenses within the nation failed to indicate up in L.A. on Thursday, Since 2015, the Wildcats haven’t been ranked decrease than a 6-seed and have been a 2-seed 3 times. And but 2015 is the final time they made it to the Elite Eight. Since Tommy Lloyd’s rent in 2021, Arizona has now misplaced to a 5-seed within the Candy 16, a 15-seed within the opening spherical and now a 6-seed within the Candy 16. Given the expertise the Wildcats have accrued over the previous few years, the outcomes haven’t been there, and this newest event exit will not assist their résumé. — Paolo Uggetti
résumé
Wonderful ball motion results in a Clingan dunk and the foul
UConn strikes the ball flawlessly with it ending up in a Donovan Clingan and-1 dunk.
UConn is the primary reigning champion to achieve the Elite Eight since Florida defended its title in 2007.
The highest-seeded Huskies have superior to the regional finals within the East, and No. 6 Clemson has carried out the identical within the West — for the primary time since 1980 — after upsetting No. 2 Arizona.
Now North Carolina faces Alabama, whereas Iowa State performs Illinois. — John Gasaway
Can UConn’s NCAA event probably be extra dominant than final season?
UConn was unstoppable in final 12 months’s NCAA event. The Huskies gained their six video games by a median of 20.0 factors, the fourth-largest common because the event expanded in 1985. Up to now this 12 months, they have been even higher. They’ve gained their three video games by a median of 28.7 factors. They’ve trailed for 28 seconds. They’ve led by double digits within the second half for 58:27 of a potential 60 minutes. San Diego State performed about in addition to it might for the opening stretch of the sport and located itself down by 11 inside 9 minutes. The scariest half for future opponents is it looks as if UConn has been capable of maintain one thing within the tank, hardly ever needing to place its foot on the fuel down the stretch in video games.
What the win means for UConn: A constructive signal for the Huskies on Thursday evening was the play of Hassan Diarra. The reserve guard got here off the bench and offered an actual raise within the second half, scoring 10 factors and distributing 4 assists — placing the sport out of attain for San Diego State shortly after halftime. Huskies heart Donovan Clingan struggled towards the Aztecs’ Jaedon LeDee within the first half however grew to become extra comfy as the sport went on and nonetheless was a nuisance defensively. UConn ahead Alex Karaban hit a pair early photographs however then struggled to attach the remainder of the sport. And whereas these may seem to be potential negatives, Dan Hurley have to be thrilled that his crew beat an excellent San Diego State crew by 30 with out taking part in its greatest.
What the loss means for San Diego State: For the second season in a row, San Diego State’s season ends towards UConn. The Aztecs really went shot for shot with the Huskies early however merely did not have sufficient firepower offensively. Final season at this level within the event, when SDSU beat total 1-seed Alabama within the Candy 16, it had one of the vital dominant defenses within the nation — and was getting constant scoring manufacturing from its perimeter gamers. The protection wasn’t fairly nearly as good this season, the offensive wasn’t practically nearly as good, and LeDee could not do all of it himself. However nationwide runners-up adopted by a Candy 16 run? That is a formidable two-year run for Brian Dutcher and the Aztecs. — Jeff Borzello
Is Ian Schiefflin Clemson’s best-kept secret?
Along with his curly hair contained by an old-school headband, the 6-foot-8 junior from Georgia may seem barely unassuming. However on Thursday evening towards an Arizona crew stocked with expertise, Schiefflin grew to become one of many Tigers’ best gamers and appeared like among the best gamers on the ground. Schiefflin, who’s averaging 9.8 factors and 9.5 rebounds this season, scored 14 factors and added 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and a block. Whether or not or not the Wildcats ready for Schiefflin taking part in as large of a task as he did, they could not cease him in key moments. After draining one 3-pointer, the specter of Schiefflin taking pictures from deep tilted the stability of Arizona’s half-court protection, opening up lanes for its two greatest gamers — Chase Hunter (18 factors) and PJ Corridor (17 factors) — to make key performs down the stretch.
Schiefflin, who wore Kobe Bryant sneakers to play within the area Bryant starred in for a few years, was requested postgame whether or not he believed he was channeling a Mamba mentality along with his play, which included a key 3 that banked in. Head coach Brad Brownell interjected with fun.
“You are taking part in effectively,” he mentioned. “However do not evaluate your self to Kobe Bryant, OK?”
What the win means for Clemson: The Tigers proceed to defy expectations, and this time, they did it towards one of the vital proficient groups within the nation in entrance of an Arizona-heavy crowd. Brownell’s squad not solely raced out to a 13-point lead towards the 2-seed, forcing the Wildcats into eight first-half turnovers and an abysmal taking pictures efficiency (37.3% from the sphere, 17.9% from 3), however it additionally sustained the inevitable Arizona run that tied the sport within the second half and nonetheless emerged victorious. When Arizona started making photographs, Clemson caught to its sport plan, and shortly sufficient, the Wildcats reverted to taking powerful photographs they could not make. On offense, the Tigers weren’t scorching sizzling by any means, however when the sport obtained shut late, they did what Arizona couldn’t: assault the basket as an alternative of settling for jumpers. The technique paid off, and now the Tigers are headed to their first Elite Eight since 1980.
“At this time was our day,” Brownell mentioned. “We made sufficient performs to win.”
What the loss means for Arizona: Among the best offenses within the nation failed to indicate up in L.A. on Thursday, Since 2015, the Wildcats haven’t been ranked decrease than a 6-seed and have been a 2-seed 3 times. And but 2015 is the final time they made it to the Elite Eight. Since Tommy Lloyd’s rent in 2021, Arizona has now misplaced to a 5-seed within the Candy 16, a 15-seed within the opening spherical and now a 6-seed within the Candy 16. Given the expertise the Wildcats have accrued over the previous few years, the outcomes haven’t been there, and this newest event exit will not assist their résumé. — Paolo Uggetti
résumé
Wonderful ball motion results in a Clingan dunk and the foul
UConn strikes the ball flawlessly with it ending up in a Donovan Clingan and-1 dunk.
UConn is the primary reigning champion to achieve the Elite Eight since Florida defended its title in 2007.
The highest-seeded Huskies have superior to the regional finals within the East, and No. 6 Clemson has carried out the identical within the West — for the primary time since 1980 — after upsetting No. 2 Arizona.
Now North Carolina faces Alabama, whereas Iowa State performs Illinois. — John Gasaway
Can UConn’s NCAA event probably be extra dominant than final season?
UConn was unstoppable in final 12 months’s NCAA event. The Huskies gained their six video games by a median of 20.0 factors, the fourth-largest common because the event expanded in 1985. Up to now this 12 months, they have been even higher. They’ve gained their three video games by a median of 28.7 factors. They’ve trailed for 28 seconds. They’ve led by double digits within the second half for 58:27 of a potential 60 minutes. San Diego State performed about in addition to it might for the opening stretch of the sport and located itself down by 11 inside 9 minutes. The scariest half for future opponents is it looks as if UConn has been capable of maintain one thing within the tank, hardly ever needing to place its foot on the fuel down the stretch in video games.
What the win means for UConn: A constructive signal for the Huskies on Thursday evening was the play of Hassan Diarra. The reserve guard got here off the bench and offered an actual raise within the second half, scoring 10 factors and distributing 4 assists — placing the sport out of attain for San Diego State shortly after halftime. Huskies heart Donovan Clingan struggled towards the Aztecs’ Jaedon LeDee within the first half however grew to become extra comfy as the sport went on and nonetheless was a nuisance defensively. UConn ahead Alex Karaban hit a pair early photographs however then struggled to attach the remainder of the sport. And whereas these may seem to be potential negatives, Dan Hurley have to be thrilled that his crew beat an excellent San Diego State crew by 30 with out taking part in its greatest.
What the loss means for San Diego State: For the second season in a row, San Diego State’s season ends towards UConn. The Aztecs really went shot for shot with the Huskies early however merely did not have sufficient firepower offensively. Final season at this level within the event, when SDSU beat total 1-seed Alabama within the Candy 16, it had one of the vital dominant defenses within the nation — and was getting constant scoring manufacturing from its perimeter gamers. The protection wasn’t fairly nearly as good this season, the offensive wasn’t practically nearly as good, and LeDee could not do all of it himself. However nationwide runners-up adopted by a Candy 16 run? That is a formidable two-year run for Brian Dutcher and the Aztecs. — Jeff Borzello
Is Ian Schiefflin Clemson’s best-kept secret?
Along with his curly hair contained by an old-school headband, the 6-foot-8 junior from Georgia may seem barely unassuming. However on Thursday evening towards an Arizona crew stocked with expertise, Schiefflin grew to become one of many Tigers’ best gamers and appeared like among the best gamers on the ground. Schiefflin, who’s averaging 9.8 factors and 9.5 rebounds this season, scored 14 factors and added 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and a block. Whether or not or not the Wildcats ready for Schiefflin taking part in as large of a task as he did, they could not cease him in key moments. After draining one 3-pointer, the specter of Schiefflin taking pictures from deep tilted the stability of Arizona’s half-court protection, opening up lanes for its two greatest gamers — Chase Hunter (18 factors) and PJ Corridor (17 factors) — to make key performs down the stretch.
Schiefflin, who wore Kobe Bryant sneakers to play within the area Bryant starred in for a few years, was requested postgame whether or not he believed he was channeling a Mamba mentality along with his play, which included a key 3 that banked in. Head coach Brad Brownell interjected with fun.
“You are taking part in effectively,” he mentioned. “However do not evaluate your self to Kobe Bryant, OK?”
What the win means for Clemson: The Tigers proceed to defy expectations, and this time, they did it towards one of the vital proficient groups within the nation in entrance of an Arizona-heavy crowd. Brownell’s squad not solely raced out to a 13-point lead towards the 2-seed, forcing the Wildcats into eight first-half turnovers and an abysmal taking pictures efficiency (37.3% from the sphere, 17.9% from 3), however it additionally sustained the inevitable Arizona run that tied the sport within the second half and nonetheless emerged victorious. When Arizona started making photographs, Clemson caught to its sport plan, and shortly sufficient, the Wildcats reverted to taking powerful photographs they could not make. On offense, the Tigers weren’t scorching sizzling by any means, however when the sport obtained shut late, they did what Arizona couldn’t: assault the basket as an alternative of settling for jumpers. The technique paid off, and now the Tigers are headed to their first Elite Eight since 1980.
“At this time was our day,” Brownell mentioned. “We made sufficient performs to win.”
What the loss means for Arizona: Among the best offenses within the nation failed to indicate up in L.A. on Thursday, Since 2015, the Wildcats haven’t been ranked decrease than a 6-seed and have been a 2-seed 3 times. And but 2015 is the final time they made it to the Elite Eight. Since Tommy Lloyd’s rent in 2021, Arizona has now misplaced to a 5-seed within the Candy 16, a 15-seed within the opening spherical and now a 6-seed within the Candy 16. Given the expertise the Wildcats have accrued over the previous few years, the outcomes haven’t been there, and this newest event exit will not assist their résumé. — Paolo Uggetti
résumé
Wonderful ball motion results in a Clingan dunk and the foul
UConn strikes the ball flawlessly with it ending up in a Donovan Clingan and-1 dunk.
UConn is the primary reigning champion to achieve the Elite Eight since Florida defended its title in 2007.
The highest-seeded Huskies have superior to the regional finals within the East, and No. 6 Clemson has carried out the identical within the West — for the primary time since 1980 — after upsetting No. 2 Arizona.
Now North Carolina faces Alabama, whereas Iowa State performs Illinois. — John Gasaway
Can UConn’s NCAA event probably be extra dominant than final season?
UConn was unstoppable in final 12 months’s NCAA event. The Huskies gained their six video games by a median of 20.0 factors, the fourth-largest common because the event expanded in 1985. Up to now this 12 months, they have been even higher. They’ve gained their three video games by a median of 28.7 factors. They’ve trailed for 28 seconds. They’ve led by double digits within the second half for 58:27 of a potential 60 minutes. San Diego State performed about in addition to it might for the opening stretch of the sport and located itself down by 11 inside 9 minutes. The scariest half for future opponents is it looks as if UConn has been capable of maintain one thing within the tank, hardly ever needing to place its foot on the fuel down the stretch in video games.
What the win means for UConn: A constructive signal for the Huskies on Thursday evening was the play of Hassan Diarra. The reserve guard got here off the bench and offered an actual raise within the second half, scoring 10 factors and distributing 4 assists — placing the sport out of attain for San Diego State shortly after halftime. Huskies heart Donovan Clingan struggled towards the Aztecs’ Jaedon LeDee within the first half however grew to become extra comfy as the sport went on and nonetheless was a nuisance defensively. UConn ahead Alex Karaban hit a pair early photographs however then struggled to attach the remainder of the sport. And whereas these may seem to be potential negatives, Dan Hurley have to be thrilled that his crew beat an excellent San Diego State crew by 30 with out taking part in its greatest.
What the loss means for San Diego State: For the second season in a row, San Diego State’s season ends towards UConn. The Aztecs really went shot for shot with the Huskies early however merely did not have sufficient firepower offensively. Final season at this level within the event, when SDSU beat total 1-seed Alabama within the Candy 16, it had one of the vital dominant defenses within the nation — and was getting constant scoring manufacturing from its perimeter gamers. The protection wasn’t fairly nearly as good this season, the offensive wasn’t practically nearly as good, and LeDee could not do all of it himself. However nationwide runners-up adopted by a Candy 16 run? That is a formidable two-year run for Brian Dutcher and the Aztecs. — Jeff Borzello
Is Ian Schiefflin Clemson’s best-kept secret?
Along with his curly hair contained by an old-school headband, the 6-foot-8 junior from Georgia may seem barely unassuming. However on Thursday evening towards an Arizona crew stocked with expertise, Schiefflin grew to become one of many Tigers’ best gamers and appeared like among the best gamers on the ground. Schiefflin, who’s averaging 9.8 factors and 9.5 rebounds this season, scored 14 factors and added 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and a block. Whether or not or not the Wildcats ready for Schiefflin taking part in as large of a task as he did, they could not cease him in key moments. After draining one 3-pointer, the specter of Schiefflin taking pictures from deep tilted the stability of Arizona’s half-court protection, opening up lanes for its two greatest gamers — Chase Hunter (18 factors) and PJ Corridor (17 factors) — to make key performs down the stretch.
Schiefflin, who wore Kobe Bryant sneakers to play within the area Bryant starred in for a few years, was requested postgame whether or not he believed he was channeling a Mamba mentality along with his play, which included a key 3 that banked in. Head coach Brad Brownell interjected with fun.
“You are taking part in effectively,” he mentioned. “However do not evaluate your self to Kobe Bryant, OK?”
What the win means for Clemson: The Tigers proceed to defy expectations, and this time, they did it towards one of the vital proficient groups within the nation in entrance of an Arizona-heavy crowd. Brownell’s squad not solely raced out to a 13-point lead towards the 2-seed, forcing the Wildcats into eight first-half turnovers and an abysmal taking pictures efficiency (37.3% from the sphere, 17.9% from 3), however it additionally sustained the inevitable Arizona run that tied the sport within the second half and nonetheless emerged victorious. When Arizona started making photographs, Clemson caught to its sport plan, and shortly sufficient, the Wildcats reverted to taking powerful photographs they could not make. On offense, the Tigers weren’t scorching sizzling by any means, however when the sport obtained shut late, they did what Arizona couldn’t: assault the basket as an alternative of settling for jumpers. The technique paid off, and now the Tigers are headed to their first Elite Eight since 1980.
“At this time was our day,” Brownell mentioned. “We made sufficient performs to win.”
What the loss means for Arizona: Among the best offenses within the nation failed to indicate up in L.A. on Thursday, Since 2015, the Wildcats haven’t been ranked decrease than a 6-seed and have been a 2-seed 3 times. And but 2015 is the final time they made it to the Elite Eight. Since Tommy Lloyd’s rent in 2021, Arizona has now misplaced to a 5-seed within the Candy 16, a 15-seed within the opening spherical and now a 6-seed within the Candy 16. Given the expertise the Wildcats have accrued over the previous few years, the outcomes haven’t been there, and this newest event exit will not assist their résumé. — Paolo Uggetti
résumé
Wonderful ball motion results in a Clingan dunk and the foul
UConn strikes the ball flawlessly with it ending up in a Donovan Clingan and-1 dunk.
UConn is the primary reigning champion to achieve the Elite Eight since Florida defended its title in 2007.
The highest-seeded Huskies have superior to the regional finals within the East, and No. 6 Clemson has carried out the identical within the West — for the primary time since 1980 — after upsetting No. 2 Arizona.
Now North Carolina faces Alabama, whereas Iowa State performs Illinois. — John Gasaway
Can UConn’s NCAA event probably be extra dominant than final season?
UConn was unstoppable in final 12 months’s NCAA event. The Huskies gained their six video games by a median of 20.0 factors, the fourth-largest common because the event expanded in 1985. Up to now this 12 months, they have been even higher. They’ve gained their three video games by a median of 28.7 factors. They’ve trailed for 28 seconds. They’ve led by double digits within the second half for 58:27 of a potential 60 minutes. San Diego State performed about in addition to it might for the opening stretch of the sport and located itself down by 11 inside 9 minutes. The scariest half for future opponents is it looks as if UConn has been capable of maintain one thing within the tank, hardly ever needing to place its foot on the fuel down the stretch in video games.
What the win means for UConn: A constructive signal for the Huskies on Thursday evening was the play of Hassan Diarra. The reserve guard got here off the bench and offered an actual raise within the second half, scoring 10 factors and distributing 4 assists — placing the sport out of attain for San Diego State shortly after halftime. Huskies heart Donovan Clingan struggled towards the Aztecs’ Jaedon LeDee within the first half however grew to become extra comfy as the sport went on and nonetheless was a nuisance defensively. UConn ahead Alex Karaban hit a pair early photographs however then struggled to attach the remainder of the sport. And whereas these may seem to be potential negatives, Dan Hurley have to be thrilled that his crew beat an excellent San Diego State crew by 30 with out taking part in its greatest.
What the loss means for San Diego State: For the second season in a row, San Diego State’s season ends towards UConn. The Aztecs really went shot for shot with the Huskies early however merely did not have sufficient firepower offensively. Final season at this level within the event, when SDSU beat total 1-seed Alabama within the Candy 16, it had one of the vital dominant defenses within the nation — and was getting constant scoring manufacturing from its perimeter gamers. The protection wasn’t fairly nearly as good this season, the offensive wasn’t practically nearly as good, and LeDee could not do all of it himself. However nationwide runners-up adopted by a Candy 16 run? That is a formidable two-year run for Brian Dutcher and the Aztecs. — Jeff Borzello
Is Ian Schiefflin Clemson’s best-kept secret?
Along with his curly hair contained by an old-school headband, the 6-foot-8 junior from Georgia may seem barely unassuming. However on Thursday evening towards an Arizona crew stocked with expertise, Schiefflin grew to become one of many Tigers’ best gamers and appeared like among the best gamers on the ground. Schiefflin, who’s averaging 9.8 factors and 9.5 rebounds this season, scored 14 factors and added 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and a block. Whether or not or not the Wildcats ready for Schiefflin taking part in as large of a task as he did, they could not cease him in key moments. After draining one 3-pointer, the specter of Schiefflin taking pictures from deep tilted the stability of Arizona’s half-court protection, opening up lanes for its two greatest gamers — Chase Hunter (18 factors) and PJ Corridor (17 factors) — to make key performs down the stretch.
Schiefflin, who wore Kobe Bryant sneakers to play within the area Bryant starred in for a few years, was requested postgame whether or not he believed he was channeling a Mamba mentality along with his play, which included a key 3 that banked in. Head coach Brad Brownell interjected with fun.
“You are taking part in effectively,” he mentioned. “However do not evaluate your self to Kobe Bryant, OK?”
What the win means for Clemson: The Tigers proceed to defy expectations, and this time, they did it towards one of the vital proficient groups within the nation in entrance of an Arizona-heavy crowd. Brownell’s squad not solely raced out to a 13-point lead towards the 2-seed, forcing the Wildcats into eight first-half turnovers and an abysmal taking pictures efficiency (37.3% from the sphere, 17.9% from 3), however it additionally sustained the inevitable Arizona run that tied the sport within the second half and nonetheless emerged victorious. When Arizona started making photographs, Clemson caught to its sport plan, and shortly sufficient, the Wildcats reverted to taking powerful photographs they could not make. On offense, the Tigers weren’t scorching sizzling by any means, however when the sport obtained shut late, they did what Arizona couldn’t: assault the basket as an alternative of settling for jumpers. The technique paid off, and now the Tigers are headed to their first Elite Eight since 1980.
“At this time was our day,” Brownell mentioned. “We made sufficient performs to win.”
What the loss means for Arizona: Among the best offenses within the nation failed to indicate up in L.A. on Thursday, Since 2015, the Wildcats haven’t been ranked decrease than a 6-seed and have been a 2-seed 3 times. And but 2015 is the final time they made it to the Elite Eight. Since Tommy Lloyd’s rent in 2021, Arizona has now misplaced to a 5-seed within the Candy 16, a 15-seed within the opening spherical and now a 6-seed within the Candy 16. Given the expertise the Wildcats have accrued over the previous few years, the outcomes haven’t been there, and this newest event exit will not assist their résumé. — Paolo Uggetti
résumé
Wonderful ball motion results in a Clingan dunk and the foul
UConn strikes the ball flawlessly with it ending up in a Donovan Clingan and-1 dunk.
UConn is the primary reigning champion to achieve the Elite Eight since Florida defended its title in 2007.
The highest-seeded Huskies have superior to the regional finals within the East, and No. 6 Clemson has carried out the identical within the West — for the primary time since 1980 — after upsetting No. 2 Arizona.
Now North Carolina faces Alabama, whereas Iowa State performs Illinois. — John Gasaway
Can UConn’s NCAA event probably be extra dominant than final season?
UConn was unstoppable in final 12 months’s NCAA event. The Huskies gained their six video games by a median of 20.0 factors, the fourth-largest common because the event expanded in 1985. Up to now this 12 months, they have been even higher. They’ve gained their three video games by a median of 28.7 factors. They’ve trailed for 28 seconds. They’ve led by double digits within the second half for 58:27 of a potential 60 minutes. San Diego State performed about in addition to it might for the opening stretch of the sport and located itself down by 11 inside 9 minutes. The scariest half for future opponents is it looks as if UConn has been capable of maintain one thing within the tank, hardly ever needing to place its foot on the fuel down the stretch in video games.
What the win means for UConn: A constructive signal for the Huskies on Thursday evening was the play of Hassan Diarra. The reserve guard got here off the bench and offered an actual raise within the second half, scoring 10 factors and distributing 4 assists — placing the sport out of attain for San Diego State shortly after halftime. Huskies heart Donovan Clingan struggled towards the Aztecs’ Jaedon LeDee within the first half however grew to become extra comfy as the sport went on and nonetheless was a nuisance defensively. UConn ahead Alex Karaban hit a pair early photographs however then struggled to attach the remainder of the sport. And whereas these may seem to be potential negatives, Dan Hurley have to be thrilled that his crew beat an excellent San Diego State crew by 30 with out taking part in its greatest.
What the loss means for San Diego State: For the second season in a row, San Diego State’s season ends towards UConn. The Aztecs really went shot for shot with the Huskies early however merely did not have sufficient firepower offensively. Final season at this level within the event, when SDSU beat total 1-seed Alabama within the Candy 16, it had one of the vital dominant defenses within the nation — and was getting constant scoring manufacturing from its perimeter gamers. The protection wasn’t fairly nearly as good this season, the offensive wasn’t practically nearly as good, and LeDee could not do all of it himself. However nationwide runners-up adopted by a Candy 16 run? That is a formidable two-year run for Brian Dutcher and the Aztecs. — Jeff Borzello
Is Ian Schiefflin Clemson’s best-kept secret?
Along with his curly hair contained by an old-school headband, the 6-foot-8 junior from Georgia may seem barely unassuming. However on Thursday evening towards an Arizona crew stocked with expertise, Schiefflin grew to become one of many Tigers’ best gamers and appeared like among the best gamers on the ground. Schiefflin, who’s averaging 9.8 factors and 9.5 rebounds this season, scored 14 factors and added 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and a block. Whether or not or not the Wildcats ready for Schiefflin taking part in as large of a task as he did, they could not cease him in key moments. After draining one 3-pointer, the specter of Schiefflin taking pictures from deep tilted the stability of Arizona’s half-court protection, opening up lanes for its two greatest gamers — Chase Hunter (18 factors) and PJ Corridor (17 factors) — to make key performs down the stretch.
Schiefflin, who wore Kobe Bryant sneakers to play within the area Bryant starred in for a few years, was requested postgame whether or not he believed he was channeling a Mamba mentality along with his play, which included a key 3 that banked in. Head coach Brad Brownell interjected with fun.
“You are taking part in effectively,” he mentioned. “However do not evaluate your self to Kobe Bryant, OK?”
What the win means for Clemson: The Tigers proceed to defy expectations, and this time, they did it towards one of the vital proficient groups within the nation in entrance of an Arizona-heavy crowd. Brownell’s squad not solely raced out to a 13-point lead towards the 2-seed, forcing the Wildcats into eight first-half turnovers and an abysmal taking pictures efficiency (37.3% from the sphere, 17.9% from 3), however it additionally sustained the inevitable Arizona run that tied the sport within the second half and nonetheless emerged victorious. When Arizona started making photographs, Clemson caught to its sport plan, and shortly sufficient, the Wildcats reverted to taking powerful photographs they could not make. On offense, the Tigers weren’t scorching sizzling by any means, however when the sport obtained shut late, they did what Arizona couldn’t: assault the basket as an alternative of settling for jumpers. The technique paid off, and now the Tigers are headed to their first Elite Eight since 1980.
“At this time was our day,” Brownell mentioned. “We made sufficient performs to win.”
What the loss means for Arizona: Among the best offenses within the nation failed to indicate up in L.A. on Thursday, Since 2015, the Wildcats haven’t been ranked decrease than a 6-seed and have been a 2-seed 3 times. And but 2015 is the final time they made it to the Elite Eight. Since Tommy Lloyd’s rent in 2021, Arizona has now misplaced to a 5-seed within the Candy 16, a 15-seed within the opening spherical and now a 6-seed within the Candy 16. Given the expertise the Wildcats have accrued over the previous few years, the outcomes haven’t been there, and this newest event exit will not assist their résumé. — Paolo Uggetti