Every year, Feast Week presents a buffet of elite nonconference matchups that matter now, sure, but will mean a lot more once Selection Sunday arrives. Powerhouse programs can add more quality wins to their early résumés, while multiple upset-minded programs will get their shots in for at-large consideration.
This year is no different.
UConn had a chance to stake its claim as America's top team by running through a strong Maui Invitational field -- with North Carolina and Auburn standing in its way. Then the Huskies lost in overtime to Memphis in the first game of the day.