DES MOINES, Iowa – The name on the jersey should be a benefit for Kansas in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Not the brand the Jayhawks represent. Rather, that worn by their opponent.
Connecticut not only brings a basketball pedigree, it does so with an abbreviation that is even more recognizable – UConn. The Huskies have captured four national titles since 1999, stand 39-8 in their last 12 appearances and are 7-0 in the tournament under fourth-year coach Kevin Ollie.
“We preach about this time, about tournament time,’’ Ollie said. “This is where we made our name at.