The American Athletic Conference Tournament starts Thursday as UConn faces SMU in the opening round. After such a disappointing season, the only way the Huskies can make the NCAA Tournament is by winning the conference tournament. And although that’s unlikely, the Huskies have had so many great moments in conference tournaments over the years that it would be irresponsible to say they couldn’t pull off a miracle again. So here, chronologically, is the official list of great UConn moments at the conference tournament, both in the Big East and the ACC.
1980
The Huskies’ first-ever game at a conference tournament.