All summer long, UConn men’s basketball (currently ranked no. 24 in the AP Poll) drummed up ‘45:07’ as the new team mantra. It was everywhere: shot clocks, social media, and yes, even t-shirts.
The last 45 minutes and seven seconds of UConn’s season certainly left a sour taste. It was a frustrating end to a promising season. Head coach Dan Hurley said it best at Big East Media Day earlier this week:
“You feel great about the things we accomplished in year three. Competing at the top of the league, getting an at-large bid, losing James Bouknight but putting together a big step forward, then putting Bouk in the lottery.