They looked fixed but I don’t know if they have it this year. A 3 peat is hard.
I’m certainly not predicting a 3-peat, but they looked like a team that can make it to the final four. They were playing smart and together. Honestly if the shots were falling for them at a slightly higher clip this game would have gotten out of reach for Gonzaga. But the Zags had some fight too and stuck around when the door was left ajar. I found myself envious of UConn’s defensive intensity. Guys moving their feet first and knowing where to be. Guys with their hands up getting deflections and steals. A complete 180 from what they showed in Maui. Hurley definitely got them fixed, and quick. I hope Pope can do the same with our defense.