"I don't know if us hosting the American Conference Tournament and the success we had at rallying the troops there factored into it," Lawrence said. "I know trying to get all the ducks in a row with extracurricular stuff, hotels, meeting space, and having UConn as a host, one of the premier programs in the country, I'm sure that doesn't hurt. It speaks to the continued resurgence of Hartford, and I hope that it continues to grow as an entertainment destination."