Mar 5, 2025; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies guard Solo Ball (1) warms up before the start of the game against the Marquette Golden Eagles at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images David Butler II-Imagn Images

UConn Dominates Preseason All-Big East Team

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By Nishant Gupta | Last updated Oct 21, 2025 12:00 PM ET

The UConn Huskies men’s basketball program asserted its Big East dominance this week, with four players on the 2025–26 Preseason All-BIG EAST teams. The Huskies had to settle for second in the conference coaches’ poll as St. John’s edged UConn by three points.

Solo Ball, Alex Karaban and Tarris Reed Jr. were named to the Preseason First Team. Silas Demary Jr. earned Second Team honors, while McDonald’s All-American rookie Braylon Mullins claimed Preseason Freshman of the Year.

Three Huskies Make the Preseason All-BIG EAST First Team

Solo Ball, Guard

Solo Ball averaged 14.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.3 assists last season while shooting 41.4% from beyond the arc. His 99 three-pointers were the third-most in the nation.

Alex Karaban, Forward

Alex Karaban averaged 14.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.8 assists last season while shooting 47.6% from the field and blocking 1.5 shots per game.

Tarris Reed Jr., Center

Tarris Reed Jr. averaged 9.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.6 blocks last season while shooting 67.0% from the floor.

The 2025-2026 Men's Basketball Preseason All-BIG EAST team! pic.twitter.com/6FEkPGMlXD
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Husky on the Preseason All-BIG EAST Second Team

Silas Demary Jr., Guard

Silas Demary Jr. averaged 13.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.1 assists last season while shooting 37.4% from beyond the arc.

UConn’s Preseason Freshman of the Year

Braylon Mullins, Guard

Braylon Mullins, a McDonald’s All-American and Indiana Mr. Basketball, claimed Preseason Freshman of the Year honors after averaging 27.0 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game at Sierra Canyon High School, where he finished as the all-time scoring leader.

UConn opens its season on November 3 against New Haven at Gampel Pavilion before heading to a challenging slate that features five opponents ranked in the AP Top 25, including BYU, Arizona, Illinois, and Kansas.

The Huskies start Conference play on December 16 against the Butler Bulldogs at PeoplesBank Arena. They will face St. John’s at Madison Square Garden on February 7 and at PeoplesBank Arena on February 25.

This is how the Huskies are expected to lineup in the upcoming season:

G: Silas Demary Jr. 13.5 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 3.1 APG
G: Solo Ball Jr. 14.4 PPG, 3.6 RPG
G: Braylon Mullins Fr. Ranked No. 14
F: Alex Karaban R-Sr. 14.3 PPG, 5.3 RPG
C: Tarris Reed Sr. 9.6 PPG, 7.3 RPG

With a roster featuring elite shooters, veteran forwards, and talented arrivals, UConn is expected to bounce back from a disappointing season. They finished with a 24-11 record last season and were knocked out in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

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