Iona gave UConn its best shot, but UConn's best shot was better.
ALBANY, NEW YORK - MARCH 17: Adama Sanogo #21 of the Connecticut Huskies handles the ball against Sadiku Ibine Ayo #2 of the Iona Gaels in the second half during the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at MVP Arena on March 17, 2023 in Albany, New York. Iona, the 13-seed in the West led by Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino, had an upset on its mind when it took a 39-37 lead into the halftime locker room in the first round of the NCAA tournament Friday in Albany.UConn, the No.
That tremendous second-half effort from UConn came after Iona’s guards largely controlled play in the first half. As the game progressed, UConn’s talent and depth took over. The Huskies’ guards didn’t have their most proficient shooting performance, but Jordan Hawkins and Andre Jackson Jr. combined for 23 points while making five total 3-pointers. Nahiem Alleyne and Joey Calcaterra also hit big shots off the bench, combining for 14 points on 4-of-6 from beyond the arc.
But now — if the numerous media reports prove correct — it looks like he will be moving on to yet another job. Pitino’s name has continually surfaced in connection to the opening at St. John’s. Pitino is a native New Yorker and would be able to move from New Rochelle down to Queens if he lands at St. John’s.
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