UConn head coach Dan Hurley understands the target on his team's back.
Following the Huskies' 77-52 victory over Illinois in the Elite Eight, Hurley acknowledged that the UConn fanbase is passionate to the point that it is "obnoxious as s--t" and that as a result "everybody hates us."
However, he said that it unites the program and gives the Huskies an "us against them mentality" that makes celebrating with the fans even sweeter.
UConn's significant success is certainly a contributing factor to some hatred pointed toward the team. The Huskies are defending national champions and look poised to repeat.