Dan Hurley wants UConn, St. John's fans to join forces in Sweet 16
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Key Points:
- UConn coach Dan Hurley is urging fans of both UConn and St. John's to support each other during the NCAA Sweet 16 games to increase the chance of an Elite Eight matchup between the Big East rivals.
- St. John's, led by coach Rick Pitino, will face top-seeded Duke, while UConn will play Michigan State; if both teams win, they will meet in the Elite Eight with a Final Four spot at stake.
- St. John's has won two of three meetings against UConn this season, including a decisive 20-point victory in the Big East conference tournament final.
- UConn, after a strong start, finished the regular season with a 7-4 record but advanced to the Sweet 16 with wins over Furman and UCLA.
- Hurley emphasized the significance of both teams' quality and the potential electric atmosphere if they meet again, likening it to a Madison Square Garden-style event.
