The Huskies were led by fifth-year head coach Dan Hurley in the team's third season since their return to the Big East Conference.

4 seed in the Big East tournament, they defeated Providence in the quarterfinals before losing to Marquette in the semifinals.

They defeated Iona, Saint Mary's, Arkansas, and Gonzaga to advance to the school's sixth Final Four and first since 2014.

They defeated Seton Hall in the quarterfinals to advance to the semifinals of the Big East tournament where they lost to Villanova.

5 seed in the West Region, where they were upset in the first round by New Mexico State.