UConn projected as No. 3 seed in NCAA basketball bracketology

UConn men's basketball team is projected as a No. 3 seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament according to ESPN's latest bracketology. Despite a strong 29-5 record last season, key departures and a tough schedule contribute to this assessment. The Huskies lost Alex Karaban and Tarris Reed Jr. to the NBA and Solo Ball is sidelined for the season. UConn faces challenging matchups, including games against Arizona, Duke, and Illinois. The tournament starts with play-in games on March 16 and 17, and the first round on March 18, with the Final Four scheduled for April 3 and 5 in Detroit.

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