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Bracket Projection: Connecticut

Residing squarely on the NCAA tournament bubble, the Connecticut Huskies needed an AAC quarterfinal win over fellow bubble team Cincinnati, a squad that defeated them twice during the regular season, to punch their Big Dance ticket. The third time ended up being the charm as the Huskies outlasted the Bearcats 104-97 in a compelling, four-OT marathon triumph that helped fuel a run to the tourney title. Now in the Field of 68, UConn could prove to be a dangerous dance partner. They played a rugged nonconference schedule -- wins over Michigan, Gonzaga, Ohio State; losses to Syracuse, Gonzaga and Maryland -- but were a bit inconsistent in league play due in part to the 11-game absence of 7-footer Amida Brimah. With Brimah back, do the Huskies have another NCAA run in them?

ESPN Insider has your answers, as Joe Lunardi has enlisted a team of Bracketologists to compile advanced metrics, key scouting intel and best- and worst-case tournament scenarios for all 68 teams to help you make smart picks in your bracket.