On most nights, the buzz is about the game regardless of the opposition. Tonight is different. Not because there is some little-known connection between UConn and Colorado State. It's the almost hurry up and get the game over with feel around Gampel Pavilion tonight. Why would anyone want to get past the game? Because afterwards, coach Geno Auriemma and the 10 players to have been named First-Team All-Americans will be paid tribute through the new Huskies of Honor initiative.

Names like Tauarasi, Lobo, Bascom and Sales will be under one roof.

Exciting stuff, indeed.