One interesting advantage UConn will have in this era is NIL

They do not care one iota about their football program (that has only even existed for a few years). They will be able to funnel virtually all of their NIL pool into the basketball program. Granted, their football program also doesn't bring in much revenue. However, when your wealthy boosters/donors only have to really give their money to fund one sport (that requires a lot less money to fund), that can be a huge advantage for them.