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McNeely and Stewart help No. 2 UConn snap 3-game losing streak with 99-45 win

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! HARTFORD, Conn. — Liam McNeeley and Jaylin Stewart each scored 16 points as the second-ranked UConn men’s basketball team snapped a three-game losing streak with a 99-45 win over Maryland Eastern Shore on Saturday night. Things got heated early in the second half when Stewart …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

UConn’s leading scorer Alex Karaban to miss Saturday’s game against Maryland Eastern Shore

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Hartford, Conn. — UConn’s leading scorer Alex Karaban will not play in the second-ranked Huskies’ game against visiting Maryland Eastern Shore, the university announced about 30 minutes before the start of Saturday’s game. He is the top scorer for the Huskies with an average of …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

UConn's Depth and Potential with a Deep Roster

Associated Press

UConn is looking to make a big push for a third consecutive national title this season, despite losing three starters to the NBA. The Huskies have a deep and experienced roster with several players who can fill the scoring void left by the departed starters. Alex Karaban is the only returning starter, but coach Dan Hurley thinks this might be …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Dan Hurley says he belongs at UConn after turning down ‘obviously tempting’ offer from Lakers

Associated Press

STORRS, Conn. — Dan Hurley considered the opportunity to try and lead UConn to a third consecutive national title or the chance to become coach of one of the NBA’s most storied franchises and asked himself one question. “Where do you belong?” Hurley said Thursday at UConn’s basketball headquarters. If recruits don’t see that, that is their loss.” Hurley denied …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA Mock Draft 2024: Alexandre Sarr, Zaccharie Risacher emerge as top picks in unpredictable draft

New York Times

The NBA Draft’s first early-entry deadline has come and gone, which means it’s time to update our NBA mock draft. Washington Wizards Zaccharie Risacher | 6-8 wing/forward | 19 years old | JL Bourg The Wizards have built up wing depth in recent years, with 23-year-old Deni Avdija and Bilal Coulibaly, last season’s No. Charlotte Hornets Dalton Knecht | 6-5 …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

UConn’s Karaban, Alabama’s Sears and Arizona’s Love back in college after withdrawing from NBA draft

Associated Press

Two of last year’s Final Four teams are returning key pieces for next season. UConn forward Alex Karaban is heading back to campus for a try at a third straight national title and Alabama guard Mark Sears also will be back after withdrawing from the NBA draft Wednesday. He averaged 13.3 points and 5.1 rebounds last season as UConn went …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

UConn has all the answers against San Diego State in Sweet 16 rout

New York Times

Follow live coverage as UConn, Purdue play for the national championship today BOSTON — The game was barely underway, Jaedon LeDee popping in a nice little jumper to give San Diego State a 2-0 lead over Connecticut just as everyone was settling into their seats at TD Garden Thursday night. 'It's who we are' Heck, even UConn’s path to the …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 3 UConn routs Seton Hall 91-61 to earn first outright Big East regular-season title in 25 years

Associated Press

STORRS, Conn. — No. Donovan Clingan scored 19 points and pulled down 11 rebounds to lead a balanced attack and Connecticut clinched its first outright Big East championship in 25 years Sunday with a 91-61 rout of Seton Hall. Dre Davis had 20 points and Kadary Richmond scored 15 to lead Seton Hall, which remains in fourth place in the …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Karaban scores 21 points as No. 1 UConn rolls past DePaul 101-65 for its 13th straight win

Associated Press

1 UConn knows what’s on the horizon. Alex Karaban scored 21 points, and UConn rolled to its 13th straight win, beating DePaul 101-65 on Wednesday night. Karaban nailed five 3-pointers — one shy of his career high — after scoring 25 in a romp at Georgetown last week, and the Huskies wasted little time burying the Blue Demons. As long …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Intensity, alter egos and ‘Benjamin Button’: Dan Hurley’s quest to become king of two in a row at UConn

New York Times

STORRS, Conn. — It is 1 p.m. on a dismal January afternoon and, aside from a few managers, Gampel Pavilion is empty. Finally, the ball swishes through the net and Hurley shouts, to no one in particular and everyone on hand, “Who’s the king of two in a row?” Ever obedient, star center Donovan Clingan yells back, “You are, Coach.” …

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10 months, 1 week ago

DePaul hosts No. 1 UConn after Karaban’s 25-point game

Associated Press

UConn Huskies at DePaul Blue Demons Chicago; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Huskies -24; over/under is 141.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 1 UConn plays the DePaul Blue Demons after Alex Karaban scored 25 points in UConn’s 89-64 win over the Georgetown Hoyas. DePaul’s average of 6.1 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.4 more made shots on …

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11 months ago

Newton scores 16 points, Clingan returns from injury, No. 1 UConn beats No. 18 Creighton 62-48

Associated Press

STORRS, Conn. — UConn wasn’t about to lose its first game after being ranked No. “You’ve got to continue to protect the belt, protect the heavyweight championship.” Star center Donovan Clingan returned after missing five games with a tendon injury in his right foot. “We were Big East tough.” The Huskies led by 11 points at the half and used …

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11 months ago

Karaban leads No. 1 UConn against No. 18 Creighton after 26-point game

Associated Press

Creighton Bluejays at UConn Huskies Storrs, Connecticut; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Huskies -6; over/under is 144 BOTTOM LINE: No. Creighton ranks eighth in the Big East scoring 32.1 points per game in the paint led by Ryan Kalkbrenner averaging 11.8. Baylor Scheierman averages 3.1 made 3-pointers per game for the Bluejays, scoring 18.0 points while shooting 36.9% …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Karaban leads No. 1 UConn against No. 18 Creighton after 26-point performance

Associated Press

Creighton Bluejays at UConn Huskies Storrs, Connecticut; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. UConn scores 83.1 points while outscoring opponents by 17.6 points per game. Creighton ranks eighth in the Big East scoring 32.1 points per game in the paint led by Ryan Kalkbrenner averaging 11.8. LAST 10 GAMES: Huskies: 8-2, averaging 79.1 points, 34.4 rebounds, 18.0 assists, 5.7 …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Karaban’s 26 points lead No. 4 UConn to an 80-67 win over Georgetown and a claim to poll’s top spot

Associated Press

HARTFORD, Conn. — Alex Karaban tied a career high with 26 points and No. Cam Spencer added 20 points for the Huskies who won their fifth straight game, all without starting center Donovan Clingan, who remained sidelined with a right foot injury. The Fairfield transfer hit his first four shots and scored Georgetown’s first 10 points, keeping the Hoyas in …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

College basketball power rankings: Is BYU for real?

New York Times

Duquesne upset BYU in the 2024 NCAA Tournament Round of 62. Marquette Last week: 6 It’s an unconventional accomplishment, but a worthwhile one all the same — so congrats, Marquette, on officially finishing the 2023 calendar year undefeated at home. “I can’t remember one of my teams in 15 years giving up 24 offensive rebounds.” After the shocking home loss …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Sanogo snags ball, MOP honors for UConn in NCAA title win

Associated Press

HOUSTON — Adama Sanogo stood on the sideline watching his UConn teammates dribble out the final seconds to secure the program’s fifth NCAA championship. It was fitting then that he ended up as the Final Four’s Most Outstanding Player in the Huskies’ run to a fifth NCAA title —and snagged the game ball to go with it, too. Story by …

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1 year, 8 months ago

How Dan Hurley’s trust in his UConn players brought out his calmer sideline side

New York Times

The Athletic has live coverage of UConn vs. San Diego State in the National Championship. He very calmly told his UConn team, “Relax.’’ The evolution of the new mild-mannered Hurley is old news, the diffusion of the Huskies’ human tempest into a more manageable beast discussed and dissected at length. “It’s a battle-tested team, and I’m comfortable enough with things …

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1 year, 10 months ago

No. 24 UConn uses late rally to beat last-place Georgetown

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — On a team ranked as high as No. “We’re lucky to have him in a UConn uniform,” coach Dan Hurleyy said about Karaban, who came into the game as the Huskies fourth-leading scorer, averaging 9.7. “There’s not many freshmen in the country that have been as consistent, solid.” Despite leading for most of the game, the heavily favored …

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McNeely and Stewart help No. 2 UConn snap 3-game losing streak with 99-45 win

UConn’s leading scorer Alex Karaban to miss Saturday’s game against Maryland Eastern Shore

UConn's Depth and Potential with a Deep Roster

Dan Hurley says he belongs at UConn after turning down ‘obviously tempting’ offer from Lakers

NBA Mock Draft 2024: Alexandre Sarr, Zaccharie Risacher emerge as top picks in unpredictable draft

UConn’s Karaban, Alabama’s Sears and Arizona’s Love back in college after withdrawing from NBA draft

UConn has all the answers against San Diego State in Sweet 16 rout

No. 3 UConn routs Seton Hall 91-61 to earn first outright Big East regular-season title in 25 years

Karaban scores 21 points as No. 1 UConn rolls past DePaul 101-65 for its 13th straight win

Intensity, alter egos and ‘Benjamin Button’: Dan Hurley’s quest to become king of two in a row at UConn

DePaul hosts No. 1 UConn after Karaban’s 25-point game

Newton scores 16 points, Clingan returns from injury, No. 1 UConn beats No. 18 Creighton 62-48

Karaban leads No. 1 UConn against No. 18 Creighton after 26-point game

Karaban leads No. 1 UConn against No. 18 Creighton after 26-point performance

Karaban’s 26 points lead No. 4 UConn to an 80-67 win over Georgetown and a claim to poll’s top spot

College basketball power rankings: Is BYU for real?

Sanogo snags ball, MOP honors for UConn in NCAA title win

How Dan Hurley’s trust in his UConn players brought out his calmer sideline side

No. 24 UConn uses late rally to beat last-place Georgetown