What already figured to be one of the toughest challenges of the season for the UConn men’s basketball team became even tougher before Wednesday’s opening tip. It was announced that the Huskies would be down not one,

UConn's men's basketball head coach Dan Hurley was irate during his postgame press conference after the Huskies lost to the Arizona Wildcats.

The third-ranked University of Connecticut men’s basketball team faces fourth-ranked Arizona Wednesday night in Storrs. Some are saying it could be the best matchup Gampel has hosted in years. So, how long are students willing to wait out in the cold for front row seats?

The UConn men’s basketball team will be without two starters for its top-five matchup with No. 4 Arizona at Gampel Pavilion on Wednesday night.

Arizona travels to Connecticut with a 4-0 record. They've already beaten two opponents in the top 25, including the reigning national champ, Florida.

After Stewart's layup gave the Huskies their first lead since 6-4, Arizona freshman Koa Peat scored on his own putback. UConn's Malachi Smith countered with a 15-footer to recapture the lead. But Peat hit one of two free throws, then Krivas grabbed an offensive rebound and spun around for a layup to put the Wildcats ahead for good.

Braylon Mullins, the 6-5 McDonald's All-American wing, has been sidelined since the Huskies' second exhibition game with an ankle injury. He's continuing to make progress, Hurley reported, and has been participating in some live action during practice. "It'll be really nice to get Braylon back," Hurley said. "He's going to have a big impact."

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