The defending champions are back to make history. UConn could become the first Division I men's basketball to win consecutive championships since Florida did it in 2006 and 2007.
UConn won in 2023 as a No. 4 seed. This time around, they are the No. 1 overall seed and will face No. 16 Stetson in the first round. The Huskies are coming off a Big East tournament title and a seven-game winning streak. UConn has only three total losses on the season.
Stetson, meanwhile, will make its NCAA debut this season. The Hatters won the ASUN behind junior guard Jalen Blackman, who averaged 21.5 points per game and put up 43 in the conference championship game.
UConn boasts a talented and more balanced roster than the one that one in 2023. Four players average more than 12 points per game, led by senior guards Tristen Newton (15.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists) and Cam Spencer (14.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists).
The Huskies have a top-25 offense and a top-15 defense, too, that shoots nearly 50% from the field and allows less than 40% shooting from its opponents. UConn also distributes the rock a lot with 18.5 assists per game — the fourth-most in the country.
Blackmon is the top threat for Stetson, who score 77.5 points per game. The Hatters also shoot well from 3-point range with 37% shooting percentage.
Here's what you need to know about Friday's clash between UConn and Stetson, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is UConn vs. Stetson on today?
- TV channel: CBS
- Live stream: Paramount+, Fubo
UConn vs. Stetson will air on CBS. Ian Eagle (play-by-play), Bill Raftery (analyst) and Grant Hill (analyst) will call the game, while Tracy Wolfson will report from the sidelines for CBS.
Fans looking to stream UConn vs. Stetson have options. Paramount+ will stream every NCAA Tournament game and much more, and is currently offering a free trial.
Fubo also carries live streams of CBS and has a free trial so you can try before you buy.
UConn vs. Stetson start time
- Date: Friday, March 22
- Time: 2:45 p.m. ET
The NCAA East regional game between UConn and Stetson is set to tip off at 2:45 p.m. ET from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
UConn has been to the NCAA tournament for four consecutive years under head coach Danny Hurley. The Huskies lost in the first round during Hurley's first two tournament appearances with the Huskies but shocked the nation with a championship in 2023.
If UConn wins again this year, it will mark the Huskies' sixth title and tie North Carolina for the third-most championships behind Kentucky (eight) and UCLA (11).
This is Stetson's first NCAA tournament appearance since the Hatters joined the ASUN in 1985. Before that, they were one of 45 Division I schools to never make the tournament.
UConn vs. Stetson tickets
- Tickets: StubHub
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March Madness schedule 2024
Here is the full schedule for the 2024 NCAA men’s basketball tournament:
| Round | Date |
| Round 1 | March 21-22 |
| Round 2 | March 23-24 |
| Sweet 16 | March 28-29 |
| Elite Eight | March 30-31 |
| Final Four | April 6 |
| National championship | April 8 |
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