A historic vote to crown the greatest UConn moment
Connecticut’s men’s basketball program has long been a source of thrilling drama, and now the university is letting its fan base determine which play will forever sit at the top of its storied timeline.
David Borges, the longtime CT Insider beat reporter covering the Huskies, spent two decades chronicling the team’s highs and lows. His deep archive of game footage and behind‑the‑scenes insight formed the backbone of a recently compiled list of the program’s most iconic shots.
At the center of the collection is Braylon Mullins’ buzzer‑beater from the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight, a four‑month‑old miracle that stunned Duke and ignited the crowd in a way few moments in college basketball can match. The shot earned the No. 1 spot in Borges’ personal ranking, but the real excitement began when the publication opened the floor to the public.
The resulting bracket pits the Sweet Sixteen highlights against the championship‑game clinchers, allowing supporters to vote day by day until 10 p.m. Each morning, updates roll out, reshaping the competition as new preferences emerge. The process runs for four consecutive days, building anticipation with every round.
When the final tally is in, the winner will be announced on Friday, cementing a new piece of UConn lore that was forged not just by players and coaches, but by the collective voice of the fan community. The exercise underscores how digital engagement can breathe fresh life into tradition, turning nostalgia into an interactive celebration.