Originally Published: March 11, 2009
Game Plan: How to beat UConn
The key to downing the Huskies revolves around controlling Hasheem Thabeet
While all four No. 1 seeds made it to the Final Four a year ago, this year's teams on the top line look more vulnerable. John Carroll breaks down the keys to creating a successful game plan against each of the four teams on the top line, starting with UConn.
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NCAA TOURNAMENT
2009 NCAA Tournament Index
STORIES
- Pat Forde: Best-case/worst-case scenarios
- Gene Wojciechowski: I love you, tourney
- Andy Katz: All the president's picks
- Dana O'Neil: Big East under pressure
- Brian Bennett: Not playing in the real dance
- Pat Forde: Michigan State eyes healthy run
- Andy Katz: Hansbrough playing with purpose
- Mark Schlabach: Everyone is vulnerable
- Breakdowns: East | Midwest | South | West
INSIDER TOURNEY TIPS
- Eight traits of a champion
- How to beat: Pitt | UConn | L'ville | UNC
- Upset Picks: East/South | Midwest/West
SELECTION SUNDAY
- Forde Minutes: Big Dance edition
- Dana O'Neil: Bracket story lines
- Andy Katz: Committee makes point to play
- Mark Schlabach: How the bubble shook out
VIDEOS
- Joe Lunardi: Team-by-team previews
- Round-by-round preview: Round of 64
- No. 1 Seed most likely to lose first
- Dickie V, Bilas argue tournament field
- Analysts make Final Four picks
- Bob Knight on 65-team field
- Breakdowns: East | Midwest | South | West
- Saint Mary's coach Bennett on snub
TOURNEY TOOLS
- Tournament Challenge | Take on experts
- Brackets: HTML | GIF | PDF
- Accuscore BracketCaster
- Insider
: Guide | Predictor | Projections
ALSO SEE
- Rumors: UK has big problems on D
- The Mag: Confidential player surveys
- NBA Draft Blog: Most volatile draft stocks
- Pick Center: Simulate the scoreboard