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UConn men’s basketball takeaways: Battle 4 Atlantis de-brief

After three games and three frenetic contests, two of which went into overtime, UConn men’s basketball has firmly placed itself on the national radar. The Huskies beat Auburn in double overtime to open the tournament before a close loss to Michigan State.

In their third game in three days, Dan Hurley’s squad outlasted VCU in a rock fight that also went into overtime.

Here are some thoughts following the Huskies’ first major tests of the season:

This is a tough team

Aman Kidwai: First and foremost, you have to pay respect to the grit, hustle, and toughness that is evident across the roster.