The University of Connecticut's men's basketball team, UConn, faces significant travel delays ahead of the Final Four in Phoenix due to plane issues. Discussions about the anticipated matchup between UConn and Purdue have been overshadowed by the logistical challenges faced by the Huskies. UConn Athletic Director David Benedict has been actively addressing the situation, with plans for a smaller plane to transport the team from Bradley Airport to Phoenix a little after midnight, specifically around 11:30 PM, with an updated flight plan indicating a 11:40 PM departure. The delays have caused concern among fans and officials, with the team unable to leave Connecticut until close to 1 am ET. Benedict expects the team to arrive in Phoenix very early in the morning. The NCAA has issued a statement regarding the situation, highlighting the efforts to resolve the travel snafu. The situation has garnered attention from various sports media outlets, emphasizing the impact of the delay on the team's preparation for the upcoming games.
UConn AD David Benedict told me by phone he expects the @UConnMBB to get off the ground at Bradley Airport around 11:30 PM and will arrive in Phoenix very early in the morning https://t.co/6k3gcRt1y3
NCAA statement on UConn’s travel issues: https://t.co/885TT9Q4sg
There's a flight plan that has UConn departing for Phoenix tonight at 11:40 pm, which is great. Except that plane is in Cincinnati, and is not currently en route to Windsor Locks, which is not great.
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Travel issues force Huskies to sit and wait: UConn can’t fly out of Connecticut until close to 1 am ET tonight at the earliest. The story/scoop via @MattNorlander https://t.co/xOEzAiGaYW
UConn AD Dave Benedict tells @TheFieldOf68 that the hope is that a smaller plane will take the team to Phoenix a little after midnight.
Joined by UConn AD David Benedict (@UConnHuskyAD) NOW! Discussing the Huskies' travel issues to the Final Four! https://t.co/Csr2QhiPbF We are LIVE in downtown Phoenix ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/vdahq8eKEY
"UConn-Purdue is the matchup we've wanted for 3 months now. I really, really hope we get it" - @GoodmanHoops https://t.co/Csr2QhiPbF We are LIVE in downtown Phoenix ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/vdahq8eKEY