Every year since 1939 the NCAA tournament for men's basketball is held. Teams compete from all across the United States in order to achieve one thing...the title for champion of the NCAA tournament. This year, it is exciting because the Connecticut Huskies have plowed their way to the top and made it into the Final Four.
Uconn has a record of 31-4 earning them a spot as the number one team in the Western division of the tournament. Though losing to Syracuse in the Big East tourney, Uconn redeemed themselves when they defeated Chattanooga and Texas A&M in the first couple rounds of the NCAA championship. The Huskies then took on Purdue which was a more arduous match up but still took the win to advance them to the Elite Eight in Arizona. While in Arizona, the team faced Missouri, a tough match up as a number three seed. Uconn played an even game with Missouri but towards the end began to pull away and gained another victory. This win sent the men to the Final Four held in Detroit, Michigan where three other teams including Villanova, UNC and Michigan State will be competing against each other to earn the title of champion. The Huskies have won two NCAA championships; one in 1999 and another in 2004.
Jim Calhoun has led his team for 23 years and has a great program in tact. With just over 800 wins under his belt, Calhoun prepares for the chance to win a third NCAA title and hopes that the Uconn Huskies can continue their hard work, leadership and determination to take them to the top.
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