Preview: SDSU vs UConn: Round 3, and the history behind it

San Diego State University’s Independent Student Newspaper Since 1913A rematch of last year’s National Championship tips off on Thursday

by Jared Knobloch, Staff Writer • March 27, 2024

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San Diego State Men’s basketball team huddles during their quarterfinals game against UNLV on March 14. at Thomas & Mack Center

For the second straight year, the No. 5 seed San Diego State Aztecs have advanced to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament.

Their matchup? The No. 1 seed University of Connecticut Huskies.

Based on the round of 64 and 32, Aztecs head coach Brian Dutcher seems content with running the same starting lineup of AP All-American third-team Jaedon LeDee, two-time…