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Alex Karaban scored 19 points and had seven rebounds to lead No. 4 UConn to a 90-67 Big East win over Xavier on Wednesday in Cincinnati, Ohio. Braylon Mullins also has 17 points, six rebounds and four assists for the Huskies (13-1, 3-0).

College Basketball News / 5 GOATs / December 23

National Title Odds: Ranking Top 25 betting favorites after Week 6 of college basketball

The latest national title odds in college basketball are in after Week 6 of the regular season. All odds are courtesy of BetMGM. We are a third of the way through the season so far as we go into a brief Christmas break.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 21

No. 5 UConn grapples with pesky DePaul, pulls away in second half

Alex Karaban scored 11 of his season-high-matching 21 points in the second half, helping No. 5 UConn to a 72-54 win over DePaul in its first Big East road game of the season on Sunday afternoon in Chicago.

College Basketball News / UConn Huskies on SI / December 13

UConn HC Explains Alex Karaban’s Calm Entering Final Season

The UConn Huskies keep winning, and it’s starting to feel routine again. The Huskies are 10-1 this season and just ended the toughest non-conference slate in recent memory.

Texas Longhorns News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 13

Texas Fails to Complete Comeback vs. UConn Behind Brutal Free-Throw Shooting

The Texas Longhorns gave the UConn Huskies a run for their money in the second half, but could not mount a full comeback effort on Friday night in PeoplesBank Arena.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 12

No. 5 UConn holds Texas at bay in 6th straight win

Alex Karaban scored 18 points, including a crucial 3-pointer in the final minutes, as No. 5 UConn defeated Texas 71-63 on Friday in Hartford, Conn. The Huskies (10-1), who have won six in a row, led by nine at halftime.

College Basketball News / Texas Longhorns on SI / December 11

Texas vs. UConn Preview, Projected Starting Lineups

The Texas Longhorns (7-3) are traveling to PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, Connecticut, on Friday to face the No. 5 UConn Huskies (9-1) in the back end of their home-and-home series.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 10

No. 5 UConn's hot shooting keeps No. 18 Florida reeling

Solo Ball scored 19 points to fuel No. 5 UConn to a 77-73 victory over No. 18 Florida on Tuesday in the Jimmy V Classic in New York. Ball joined Alex Karaban with three 3-pointers to send the Huskies (9-1) to their fifth consecutive victory.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / December 2

No. 5 UConn ends No. 21 Kansas' nonconference home win streak

Solo Ball and Braylon Mullins scored 17 points apiece to lift No. 5 UConn to a 61-56 victory over No. 21 Kansas on Tuesday in Lawrence, Kansas. Ball and Mullins each sank three 3-pointers while sending the Huskies (7-1) to their third straight win.

College Basketball News / Illinois Fighting Illini on SI / November 25

ESPN's Analytics Identify Slight Favorite for Illinois-UConn Marquee Clash

After turning back UT Rio Grande Valley on Monday night, No. 13 Illinois (6-1) has wrapped up its “light” portion of the schedule – which still featured matchups against Texas Tech and Alabama – and now officially enters the gauntlet.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 16

Top 25 roundup: No. 3 UConn holds off No. 7 BYU's comeback bid

Silas Demary Jr., Alex Karaban and Tarris Reed Jr. each scored 21 points to lead No. 3 UConn to an 86-84 victory over No. 7 BYU on Saturday night in the Hall of Fame Series at Boston.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 15

No. 3 UConn survives late rally from No. 7 BYU in Hall of Fame Series

Silas Demary Jr., Alex Karaban and Tarris Reed Jr. each scored 21 points to lead No. 3 UConn to an 86-84 victory over No. 7 BYU on Saturday night in the Hall of Fame Series at Boston.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / November 12

Rockets Projected to Land UConn Star in Latest 2026 NBA Mock Draft

Earlier in 2025, UConn basketball star Alex Karaban had the chance to leave the school he had been at for the last three seasons to enter the NBA Draft.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 10

Solo Ball, No. 3 UConn blow past Columbia with first-half surge

Solo Ball scored a team-high 23 points to lead No. 3 UConn to an 89-62 win over Columbia on Monday night in Storrs, Conn. Ball and Alex Karaban (20 points, six rebounds, four assists) combined for 5 of the 10 3-pointers for the Huskies (3-0), who shot 56.6% from the floor and led by as many as 29.

Connecticut Huskies News / Field Level Media / November 7

Tarris Reed Jr. returns, No. 4 UConn absolutely humiliates UMass Lowell

Tarris Reed Jr. made quite an impression in his return from a hamstring injury, pouring in 20 points and grabbing 12 rebounds.

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College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 3

Despite injuries, No. 4 UConn blows past New Haven

Alex Karaban collected 19 points and 10 rebounds and Solo Ball added 18 points to fuel fourth-ranked UConn to a 79-55 season-opening victory over in-state foe New Haven on Monday in Storrs, Conn.

Connecticut Huskies News / UConn Huskies on SI / October 26

UConn's Alex Karaban Praises Rookie Guard for Growth

Freshman season in college hoops can often be overwhelming, and for UConn Huskies' Braylon Mullins, it has been no different. Transitioning from high school basketball to Dan Hurley’s system can be challenging.

College Basketball News / UConn Huskies on SI / July 28

Analyst Includes UConn Huskies In Elite Category

Even though the UConn Huskies weren’t able to complete a three-peat of national championships last season, there’s still a lot to look forward to about this roster.

College Basketball News / Total Apex Sports / March 18

Oklahoma vs. UConn 1st Round Preview | 2025 NCAA Tournament

The NCAA Tournament is back! The showdown between No. 9 Oklahoma Sooners and No. 8 UConn Huskies is one you won’t want to miss. A potential showdown with the number one seed in the South region, the Florida Gators is on the line.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / February 14

10 players not named Cooper Flagg defining men's CBB

10 players not named Cooper Flagg defining men's college basketball

Flagg isn't the only player lighting up college basketball this season. As March Madness approaches, here are 10 more players who have defined the season.

UCLA avoids a late-game collapse in win over Indiana

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Connecticut Huskies News / Larry Brown Sports / November 28, 2024

UConn star Alex Karaban taken to hospital after latest loss

UConn star Alex Karaban was taken to a local hospital following his team’s loss to Dayton on Wednesday night.

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Connecticut Huskies News / Yardbarker / October 16, 2024

UConn men's, women's basketball make top five in AP poll

UConn men's, women's basketball make top five in preseason poll

UConn is a basketball school and continues to get the recognition that it deserves. Both the Huskies men's and women's basketball teams made the top five in the respective Associated Press preseason Top 25 polls.

Connecticut Huskies News / Hoops Rumors / May 29, 2024

UConn's Karaban among prospects withdrawing from NBA Draft

UConn's Alex Karaban among prospects withdrawing from NBA Draft

The No. 36 prospect on ESPN’s big board, Karaban had been testing the NBA draft waters but will withdraw his name from the 2024 pool in order to retain his college eligibility.

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