When I arrived at Gampel Pavilion around 4:45, there seemed to be a lot more people present than usual. Granted students were moving back onto campus, but the parking lot was filled with families, mothers and daughters decked out in UConn gear.

No question about it, this is a big game. The biggest game of the year. As the Huskies took the court for warm ups, they looked relaxed, which is a big positive. A year ago, they looked tentative at Chapel Hill.

Just over 60 minutes till game time....