The NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Game is set to be an exciting one this year, as the San Diego State Aztecs and the UConn Huskies will face off in a battle for the title. This will be the first time in history that two teams from the same conference have met in the championship game.
San Diego State has had a stellar season, going undefeated in conference play and winning the Mountain West Conference Tournament. Led by head coach Brian Dutcher, the Aztecs have been a force to be reckoned with, boasting an impressive 22-4 record. The team is led by senior guard Malachi Flynn, who has averaged 17.6 points per game and 5.1 assists per game. He is joined by fellow senior guard Matt Mitchell, who has averaged 14.3 points per game and 5.6 rebounds per game.
UConn, on the other hand, has had a bit of a roller coaster season. After starting the season with a 9-2 record, the Huskies went on a six-game losing streak, only to turn it around and win their last seven games. Led by head coach Dan Hurley, UConn is led by senior guard Christian Vital, who has averaged 15.5 points per game and 5.2 rebounds per game. He is joined by freshman guard James Bouknight, who has averaged 14.4 points per game and 4.3 assists per game.
This matchup is sure to be an exciting one, as both teams have had impressive seasons and are well-matched in terms of talent and experience. San Diego State will look to use their experience and home court advantage to their advantage, while UConn will look to use their momentum and youth to their advantage. Whichever team comes out on top, this is sure to be an exciting game that no basketball fan will want to miss.
