In college basketball, UConn's men's team secured a significant win against UNC, with a final score of 87-76. This victory showcased UConn's strength, with players like Cam Spencer and Alex Karaban making notable contributions. The win was a testament to UConn's potential, as the team's coach, Dan Hurley, expressed confidence in their ability to reach their full potential. Despite a previous loss to Kansas, UConn's performance against UNC demonstrated their formidable capabilities, setting the stage for an impressive season. The women's college basketball landscape also saw notable changes, with UConn facing its worst ranking in 30 years in the AP Top 25, while South Carolina and UCLA maintained their positions at the top of the poll. Despite UM's women's team holding an undefeated 7-0 record, they remained unranked in the AP poll, while the men's team slipped seven spots to No. 15. Additionally, FAU made strides in the rankings, approaching the top 10. The college basketball community continues to analyze and discuss the outcomes and implications of these games, with a focus on teams' performances and rankings.
UConn basketball shows its ceiling in win over North Carolina at Jimmy V Classic https://t.co/0AT2lpyBQV
This @UConnMBB team is different. That doesn't mean it's not terrifying https://t.co/An3GftKiOj
"People didn’t think that we’d be as good as last year. I did.” On @UConnMBB, different but just as dangerous https://t.co/m91e8LsEs6
“We know our level.” “This is obviously a formidable team.” “It’s big-time for us.” “We’re not done with just beating UNC.” @UConnMBB might be downplaying its strength a bit, but the Huskies answered the call again tonight. My column from MSG: https://t.co/GYOLwUJtwX #UConn https://t.co/cWFFPFOLja
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Hurley: “Obviously we were disappointed in the loss (at Kansas), but we know our level. We know our level and we know that we’re not near our level yet, because we’re not firing on all cylinders yet.” #UConn #BleedBlue
After UConn's win tonight against North Carolina, @RobDauster caught up with Cam Spencer! Join us LIVE! WATCH: https://t.co/FuPVyufFdm https://t.co/zqDUm52c50
UConn’s Cam Spencer on After Dark NOW!! https://t.co/6G3amTNLE0
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UConn 87-UNC 76. “UConn’s offense is beautiful.” @JayBilas UConn’s defense had been consistent too. It definitely shows up in a timely fashion when needed. Points won’t be a problem for UNC. Their individual and team defense needs to tighten up. When a team gets 25 assist…
UConn defeats UNC in MSG! https://t.co/Lo5G3nNrGy
Hurley: “When we get Steph up to speed and we get Donovan feeling good, this is obviously a formidable team.” #UConn #BleedBlue
Hurley: “I don’t think we’re as good as last year at this point, but I think we have a chance to get as close to last year at the end.” #UConn #BleedBlue
Hurley: “I thought our guys attacked and made plays off script.” #UConn #BleedBlue
Hurley: “I thought we had a pretty good first half. Switching one through four on defense, on and off the ball, we learned a lot from how to handle that type of defense and I think we just had a really good balance of running our stuff and executing.” #UConn #BleedBlue
UConn was the better team. That was clear. UNC got exposed. There were defensive issues against a really good, well-coached team that can shoot. The rebounding was embarrassing. I thought UConn played much harder at times. Love the fight and the run in the second half.
The Jimmy V Classic 2023 ends as @UConnMBB with terrific balance beat a quality @UNC_Basketball team 87-76 .Cam Spencer with 23 & Alex Karaban with 21 spark @dhurley15’s Huskies .
UM women remain unranked in AP poll despite 7-0 record, men slip seven spots to No. 15 https://t.co/BMTCQnGqJu
UConn falls to worst ranking in 30 years in women's AP Top 25; South Carolina, UCLA stay atop poll https://t.co/9ONBGcqj4G
Women’s college basketball power rankings: How can UConn adjust? Turn to its freshmen https://t.co/CBQFO1bU2w
UM women remain unranked in AP poll despite 7-0 record, men slip seven spots to No. 15 https://t.co/tOSwMn1CAD
NEW: Miami falls in this week's AP poll after losing to Kentucky, but FAU moved back up and is approaching the top 10 again. https://t.co/RsX2YQ7qMs