College basketball rankings: Will BYU end up as the last undefeated team standing?
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Key Points:
- UConn has begun its toughest seven-game stretch of the season, facing five power-conference opponents projected to make the 2027 NCAA Tournament, including four teams ranked in the updated CBS Sports Top 25 And 1.
- The Huskies will navigate this challenging period without key transfer Nik Khamenia, who suffered a left-foot injury, but head coach Dan Hurley remains confident in the team's culture and mindset to overcome adversity.
- UConn started the stretch strong with an 84-68 win over Ohio State, led by Braylon Mullins' 22 points and five made 3-pointers, boosting hopes for a predicted 5-2 record over the next seven games.
- Historically, UConn has managed extended absences of important newcomers while maintaining high performance, averaging 31.7 wins and making two Final Four appearances, including one national championship, over the past three seasons.
- UConn remains No. 2 in the latest CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 rankings behind No. 1 Florida, with coaches Dan Hurley and Florida's Todd Golden ranked No. 1 and No. 4 respectively among college basketball's best coaches.
