Final Four magic aside, SDSU may be no match for UConn
USA TODAY Sports’ Tony Anderson and Dan Faulken review the national championship match between San Diego State and UConn.
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From 68, the field has been reduced to two.
The men’s college basketball national championship will kick off Monday between the No. 4 Connecticut Huskies and the No. 5 family of San Diego Aztecs. This marked the first ever national championship appearance for San Diego State
The game marked the end of what would become an unexpected and chaotic NCAA Men’s Tournament that saw three teams – FAU, San Diego State and Miami – make their first-ever trips to the Final Four, something It hasn’t happened in 53 years. In fact, the Final Four’s total of 23 seeds was the second-highest in NCAA Men’s Tournament history.
Here’s everything you need to know about the men’s college basketball championship game.
What is the NCAA men’s basketball championship game?
The NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship game will kick off Monday, April 3 at 9:20 PM ET. The match will take place at NRG Stadium in Houston, which was also the site of the Final Four.
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What TV channel is the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship game on?
The game will air on CBS, with Jim Nantz (game-by-game), Bill Raftery (analyst), Grant Hill (analyst) and Tracy Wolfson (sideline reporter) on the call.
Will there be a live stream of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament?
Yes. Broadcast will be available Through the NCAA website and on CBSSports.com and Paramount+ app.
Who are the must-watch players for each team?
— No. 4 San Diego State: J. Matt Bradley, senior (12.5 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 2.1 apg); G Darrion Trammell, senior (9.9 ppg, 2.4 rpg, 3.1 apg).
– No. 4 UConn: F Adama Sanogo, Junior (17.1 ppg, 7.5 rpg, 1.3 apg); J. Jordan Hawken, sophomore (16.3 ppg, 3.8 rpg, 1.3 apg).
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