2023 March Madness 1st round bracket breakdown: West Region
No. 4 Connecticut vs. No. 13 Iona
The Huskies have shown flashes throughout the year of just how dominant they can be. They have a nice 1-2 punch with Tristen Newton and Adama Sanogo who will take them as far as they can go. Sophomore Jordan Hawkins will also be vital to their success.
While many of the storylines around Iona are about Rick Pitino potentially leaving for a bigger job, the MAAC champions can be a sleeper this year. The Gaels have been cruising with a 14-game winning streak, but this UConn team will be the ultimate test.
Prediction: Iona