Defending national champions, the UConn Huskies, have encountered yet another hiccup during their March Madness journey. After dealing with mechanical and staffing issues on their chartered flight to Phoenix, the team arrived at their hotel only to find a disparity with their accommodations.

UConn fans were quick to notice the discrepancy when viewing Instagram stories. NC State's DJ Burns, a towering 6-foot-9, 275-pound forward, appeared to have a king-sized bed in his room. In contrast, UConn star freshman Stephon Castle, standing at 6-6 and 215 pounds, seemingly had a double-sized bed.

The travel and hotel arrangements are organized by the NCAA, with UConn and NC State staying at different hotels. Therefore, the bed and room assignments could be hotel-specific. However, this did not prevent some fans from pointing out the inequality. Taking to social media, user @uconnfbscoops wrote, "These are not the same @NCAA."

Interestingly, this is not the first time the Huskies have faced hotel troubles. Last year, they were forced to switch hotels during the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight phases of the tournament due to issues at the Luxor in Las Vegas.

Despite these setbacks, UConn ultimately emerged victorious last year, defeating Arkansas in a commanding 88-65 victory and then overpowering Gonzaga with an 82-54 win en route to the national title. This year, history seems to be repeating itself, as the Huskies have been on a winning streak, triumphing over Stetson, Northwestern, San Diego State, and Illinois to secure a spot in the Final Four.

With their epic clash against Alabama on the horizon, UConn is hoping that history will once again work in their favor. Despite the hotel discrepancy, the team remains focused on their ultimate goal of securing another national championship.

As the Final Four showdown approaches, UConn will need to block out any distractions and continue their impressive performance on the court. Fans and players alike eagerly await the outcome of this highly anticipated battle of the giants.