Brendan Marks

NEW @TheAthletic: When UNC plays in tonight's Jimmy V Classic, it'll be personal for Hubert Davis.

Because more than 35 years later, he's never forgotten what cancer took from him.

On a son's heartbreak, a mother's love, and a memory worth keeping alive:
theathletic.com/5110882/2023/1…

NEW @TheAthleticCBB: This week’s Court Vision column, hitting on:

- The worst losses of opening week;
- The best backcourts in America (so far);
- Underrated transfers already outperforming expectations;

And more:
nytimes.com/athletic/77643…

NEW @TheAthletic: Dan Hurley has made his expectations for Silas Demary Jr, clear this season:

“Be an All-American point guard.”

Well, Demary certainly looked the part Friday, leading No. 4 UConn past No. 16 Michigan in a national championship rematch:
nytimes.com/athletic/77605…

Quick story @TheAthletic on No. 4 UConn making the most of its national championship rematch against No. 16 Michigan, and pulling away for an early resume-boosting win:
nytimes.com/athletic/77605…

FINAL: No. 4 UConn 85, No. 16 Michigan 77

Huskies are Final Four good (again), especially if Silas Demary Jr. keeps playing this way. Michigan, on the other hand, still has some work to do, especially offensively.