On April 4, 2011, UConn defeated Butler 53-41 to win the national championship. The cast of characters was long and interesting, and equally interesting has been the intervening 365 days. Here's a look at then and now starting with the coach.
2011: Triumphed against odds and critics. Masterful coaching job more than validated his place in Hall of Fame history.
2012: Endured a difficult season, a painful spinal ailment and again pondering future. As face of program, he's identified with academic failures.