UConn led by 15 points in the first half and had an eight-point lead at halftime. But Butler erased a nine-point deficit in the final 6:50 of regulation and took a two-point lead before Karaban’s jumper with 1:43 left sent the game to overtime tied at 68. The Huskies ultimately pulled out the two-point win.

Dan Hurley’s sideline antics have become the stuff of legend — even it they don’t always rub people the right way.

"Don't turn your back on me. I'm the best coach in the (expletive) sport," he yelled during a timeout. Hurley, the two-time defending champion coach, is famous for his sideline antics. He literally jumped to exhort fans during first-half action.

UConn coach Dan Hurley owned up to berating an official during Tuesday's win after he was caught on camera telling them "don't turn your back on me, I'm the best coach in the f---ing sport."

The No. 19 Connecticut Huskies haven't quite resembled the powerhouse that dominated college basketball on their way to back-to-back national championships over the past two seasons. A key factor in that has been the significant roster turnover they've experienced.