While the Minutemen won't be in the Field of 65, there are nineschools with UMass connections:

1. Kentucky - Former head coach John Calipari is the coach. Former assistant coach John Robic is an assistant coach.

2. Oklahoma State - Former head coach Travis Ford is the coach.

3. UTEP - Former star guard Tony Barbee is the coach. Former UMass player Mike Babul is an assistant coach.

4. Baylor - Former A.D. Ian McCaw is the A.D., former S.I.D. Nick Joos is the S.I.D.

5. Cornell - Former reserve guard Max Groebe is a reserve guard.

6. Villanova - Former assistant coach Chris Walker is an assistant coach.

7. Vermont - Former UMass wing Matt Glass is sitting out as a transfer.

8. Texas - Former UMass S.I.D. Scott McConnell is the S.I.D.

9. Louisville - Former UMass player Rick Pitino coaches there.