Newcomers could hold the key as No. 4 UConn eyes its third national title in the last four seasons

UConn (24-11, 14-6 Big East)

UConn’s bid to win a third consecutive national title ended with a loss to eventual champion Florida in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Coach Dan Hurley added transfer guards Silas Demary Jr. and Malachi Smith in an attempt to become a better perimeter defensive team. UConn brings back three of its top four scorers with Solo Ball, Alex Karaban and Tarris Reed leading the way for the fourth-ranked Huskies. Sweet-shooting freshman Braylon Mullins is among the talented newcomers.

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