Big UConn Announcement Turns Heads on Wednesday
Big UConn Announcement Turns Heads on Wednesday originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The UConn Huskies continue to be in the conversation as one of the top national title contenders in men's college basketball, under the leadership of head coach Dan Hurley.
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UConn has won two of the last three national titles, getting back to college basketball relevancy, alongside some of the top programs in the nation.
The "blue blood" program plays alongside some of the most prestigious schools in the category, such as the Duke Blue Devils, North Carolina Tar Heels and Kansas Jayhawks.
On Wednesday, a major matchup was announced, pitting the Huskies against none other than Kansas, led by head coach Bill Self.
According to CBS Sports reporter Jon Rothstein, "UConn and Kansas will begin a home-and-home series on December 2nd in Lawrence, according to a source. Return game at UConn during the 2026-27 season."
Upon release of the announcement, some fans took to social media, sharing their thoughts on the home-and-home matchup between UConn and Kansas.
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"Just make this a conference game already," said one fan.
"Kansas backs out on the return leg like they did last time," said another fan.
"Hurley needs to stop ducking Duke," mentioned one fan.
"The Carpenter isn't going anywhere and wants all the smoke," commented one fan, referencing the nickname Hurley earned for his ability to rebuild programs.
"Who will be coaching Uconn?" said one fan.
"Will Bill Self still be coaching?" said another fan.
UConn basketball head coach Dan Hurley.Zachary Taft-Imagn Images
This is a major matchup in the college basketball scene, giving fans a glimpse of two major programs in home settings.
Last season, Dan Hurley and the UConn Huskies entered the NCAA Tournament looking to win their third straight national title. Instead, UConn suffered a second-round loss to Florida.
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Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks were eliminated in the first round, suffering an early exit to John Calipari and the Arkansas Razorbacks after holding the No. 1 ranking in the Associated Press Top 25 poll.
Related: Mike Krzyzewski Names Best Player in Duke Basketball History Without Hesitation
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
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