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Gov. Ned Lamont announced today that he is proclaiming the weekend of Friday, April 5 through Monday, April 8 in honor of the UConn Huskies women’s and men’s basketball teams, according to a release.
The announcement comes as both teams gear up for their semifinal games as part of both 2024 NCAA Division I Basketball Tournaments.
The weekend will officially be known as “Connecticut Is the Basketball Capital of the World and We Make Champions Here So Let’s Support Our UConn Huskies in Their Mission of Bringing Those NCAA Basketball Trophies Back Home Where They Belong Weekend” in the State of Connecticut, according to a release.
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“This is such an exciting time for Connecticut as the national spotlight gets placed our small state because of the incredible talent of the student-athletes on these two teams, who have represented our state with integrity, character, and competitive excellence both on and off the court,” Lamont said.
The governor is urging residents to don their Huskies gear and sport blue and white attire in support of the teams, according to a release.
“You can’t deny that Connecticut is the basketball capital of the world,” Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz said. “The men’s team continues to dominate after an incredibly impressive season, and the women have proven that against all odds, their unwavering determination and grit make them formidable opponents.”
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You can catch the UConn women playing against the Iowa Hawkeyes and Caitlin Clark on Friday, April 5. The men play against the Alabama Crimson Tide the following day on Saturday, April 6.
