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UConn basketball stole the national spotlight Saturday when ESPN’s College GameDay cut live to Gampel Pavilion before tipoff against Seton Hall. The Huskies were already in the middle of a tense Big East race, but the broadcast’s pan to the floor in Storrs turned into a viral moment. During warmups, senior forward Alex Karaban was […]

With the college basketball regular season winding down, programs across the country are honoring their departing players with annual senior day celebrations. For the UConn Huskies, their senior day festivities included honoring standout wing Alex Karaban before their game against Seton Hall. In a heartfelt move, UConn opted to hang Alex Karaban’s jersey from the rafters […]

It’s fair to say that UConn basketball beat a Rick Pitino team unlike almost any Rick Pitino team had been beaten before. On Wednesday, the Huskies shelled Pitino’s 15th-ranked St. John’s Red Storm 72-40, handing the legendary coach one of the most lopsided losses of his career. And Pitino was well aware of that in […]

Connecticut’s lopsided win over St. John’s, 72-40, was extra emotional for many, as it was Alex Karaban’s final game at PeoplesBank Arena. They may not have said it publicly, but the No. 5 Huskies likely used it as an added motivation to beat the No. 14 Red Storm, on top of wanting to avenge their […]

The No. 6 UConn Huskies pulled off an incredible defensive feat during their matchup against the No. 15 St. John’s Red Storm on Wednesday night. It was an important duel between Dan Hurley’s Huskies and Rick Pitino’s Red Storm. Both squads manned the top two spots in the Big East standings, emphasizing a serious race […]

It was not much of a battle from the get-go, and Connecticut stormed to an easy victory over St. John’s, 72-40, at PeoplesBank Arena, notching its fourth win in five games. The No. 6 Huskies came out firing on all cylinders, outscoring the No. 15 Red Storm, 41-26, in the first half. It was all […]

Dan Hurley made a surprise admission about his rotation management following the No. 5 UConn Huskies’ win over the Villanova Wildcats on Saturday evening. Hurley is going through his eighth season with the Huskies. Having won national championships in 2023 and 2024, he shines as one of the top coaches in college basketball. For all […]

The UConn Huskies got back in the win column on Saturday following their 73-63 win against Villanova. UConn had been coming off a stunning upset loss against Creighton earlier in the week, and was able to wipe the bitter taste out of their mouths. But the main storyline postgame was UConn head coach Dan Hurley’s […]

No. 5 UConn Huskies star Alex Karaban has remained active for the program despite dealing with a nagging leg injury in recent weeks. On Saturday, head coach Dan Hurley provided an update regarding Karaban by using a rather odd analogy. Hurley claimed that the senior forward is moving “better than a cargo ship,” just hours […]

UConn basketball has been one of the best programs over the past few years, and there’s no doubt that credit should be given to the players and coaches. The home crowd also plays a big part in the games, and over the years, UConn has been one of the places to be when it comes […]

Dan Hurley called out his players for their performances in the No. 5 UConn Huskies’ 91-84 upset loss to the Creighton Blue Jays on Wednesday night. Hurley is going through his eighth season with the program. Having led the Huskies to two national championships in 2023 and 2024, he shines as one of the top […]

Fans didn’t hold back on Dan Hurley following the No. 5 UConn Huskies’ 91-84 upset loss to the Creighton Blue Jays on Wednesday night. Hurley is going through his eighth season as the Huskies’ head coach. He stands out as one of the best coaches in the sport, but the two-time national champion saw his […]

Having lost just two of its first 26 games in the 2025-2026 college basketball season, UConn appears destined to begin March Madness with a No. 1 seed. However, its placement in a weak conference and sharing a region with the unstoppable Duke could make its official Selection Sunday designation interesting, ESPN’s Joe Lunardi suggested with […]

On Saturday afternoon, the UConn basketball program continued its winning ways with a narrow victory over Georgetown at home. While it wasn’t a dominant performance by any means, the Huskies were able to do just enough to escape with a 79-75 win and improve their record to 24-2 on the season. One thing that many […]

Alex Karaban achieved an impressive career feat following the No. 6 UConn Huskies’ 79-75 win over the Georgetown Hoyas on Saturday evening. Karaban is going through the fourth season of his collegiate career with the Huskies. After redshirting as a freshman, Karaban has since embraced full-time responsibilities as one of the program’s best stars. These […]

UConn’s three-peat bid fell short early in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, but Dan Hurley has his team right back in position to restart the train in 2026. However, despite what their record indicates, the Huskies’ season has been full of ups and downs, leaving them in a rocky position with the Big East Tournament on […]

UConn basketball secured another important Big East victory Wednesday night, defeating Butler 80–70 at Hinkle Fieldhouse to improve to 23–2 on the season. While the Huskies strengthened their position among national contenders, head coach Dan Hurley generated headlines for an unexpected postgame moment. Hurley, known for his colorful sideline demeanor, approached the media table following […]

The UConn Huskies entered Wednesday’s game against the Butler Bulldogs ranked sixth in the country, boasting a 22-2 record. But they are also looking to avoid their second straight loss after losing to St. John’s last week. At halftime on Wednesday, the Huskies were in a dog fight on the road. UConn led 41-38 at […]

Some of the best teams in all of men’s college basketball just suffered shocking losses, and other teams are getting hot in the weeks leading up to conference tournaments. That allows for a lot of shakeup in the men’s college basketball power rankings. So, who are the top 25 teams as of Feb. 11? 25. […]

UConn basketball is giving one Huskies legend his roses after all these years. Emeka Okafor returns to the Storrs spotlight — this time to have his jersey retirement ceremony in front of Dan Hurley and company. The Huskies will finally honor the past national champion on Wednesday, Feb. 18, with Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports […]

UConn women’s basketball is one of the most dominant teams in the sport, but the men’s team has shown plenty of dominance of its own. The Huskies have won six national championships since 1999. They hope to win a seventh this year. As Dan Hurley put it, UConn is “good at winning.”  The Huskies are […]

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame recently announced the midseason candidates for the Bob Cousy Award, and Connecticut guard Silas Demary Jr. was a glaring omission. At least for Huskies coach Dan Hurley. Hurley felt that Demary deserves to be on the list, as he has played impressively in his first year at UConn. The […]

St. John’s basketball continues to gain national momentum as anticipation builds for a pivotal Big East showdown on Friday night. Once again, the Red Storm step into the spotlight with a defining test awaiting them at Madison Square Garden. The Red Storm enter Friday night riding an eight-game winning streak after a 68–56 road win […]

UConn head basketball coach Dan Hurley knows exactly what Greg McDermott is dealing with at Creighton. Coming off a win over his Big East rival, Hurley compared the Bluejays’ loss of Ryan Kalkbrenner to his previous adjustment to playing without Donovan Clingan. After being one of the best defensive teams in the country in 2024-2025, […]

UConn basketball continues to find ways to win, even when dominance fades late. Another tense Big East battle vs. the Providence Friars on Tuesday underscored that reality, as execution mattered more than margin and winning habits again carried the Huskies through to an 87–81 victory. The Huskies entered the matchup ranked No. 2 nationally and […]

UConn will be without its starting guard for its Tuesday night Big East matchup against Providence. Freshman Braylon Mullins will miss his seventh game of the 2025-2026 college basketball season with a head injury. Mullins is the lone player listed out for UConn on the official Big East availability report. Providence will be playing without […]

UConn basketball just moved to 19-1 on the season, and 9-0 in Big East play. It took overtime for UConn to knock off Villanova. Legendary head coach Jim Calhoun was in attendance for the game, and after the game, current head coach Dan Hurley revealed the topic of their conversation. “I think Coach rattled off […]

The Villanova Wildcats pushed the UConn Huskies to the brink on Saturday afternoon but came away empty-handed, falling 75–67 in overtime at a sold-out PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford. Villanova led for nearly 30 minutes of game time and held advantages late in regulation and early in overtime, but offensive woes in the extra period and […]

The men’s college basketball power rankings saw some major movement since last week, as multiple of the best teams in the nation lost two straight games. There are also some teams on impressive winning streaks. Conference play is thinning the fat and painting a clearer picture of which teams truly belong in the top 25 […]

UConn basketball got a scare on Saturday when visiting Georgetown. It was a 64-62 victory for the heavily favored Huskies. After the game, head coach Dan Hurley was not pleased, taking issue with the chair and then sending a stern warning to fans as well. “Listen, there’s games like this. I think, you know, we […]

On Saturday, the UConn basketball program improved to 18-1 with a narrow road win over Georgetown. The win allowed the Huskies to hold strong at number three in the country, even if it wasn’t a picturesque performance for Dan Hurley and the squad against an unranked opponent. After the game, Hurley took issue with the […]

Seton Hall basketball walked off the floor Tuesday night carrying a feeling heavier than a typical close loss. The Pirates pushed a national powerhouse to the brink, yet the loss to the UConn Huskies lingered as a missed opportunity—one head coach Shaheen Holloway could not ignore within the broader Big East landscape. Seton Hall fell […]

UConn basketball survived a tense road test Tuesday night, and the aftermath revealed just how much the opponent’s performance resonated. The Huskies remained unbeaten in Big East play, but a narrow escape at Seton Hall reshaped the near-upset narrative and prompted notable postgame comments from head coach Dan Hurley. UConn took down the Seton Hall […]

Connecticut displayed enough poise in crunch time on Tuesday, holding on to beat Seton Hall, 69-64, at Prudential Center to stay unbeaten in the Big East. Silas Demary Jr. saved the day for third-ranked Huskies after sinking four free throws in the final 30 seconds. They have now won 13 straight games and are 7-0 […]

UConn basketball head coach Dan Hurley demands a lot from his players, but when their hard work translates to in-game competition, he has no problem making strong claims. The two-time national champion was especially impressed by the intensity the Huskies unleashed in the first half of Tuesday night’s 69-64 road win over Seton Hall. Trailing […]

The last ClutchPoints’ men’s college basketball power rankings were released before Christmas on Dec. 23. A lot has happened since then, but fans’ biggest takeaway over the holidays was that there are a lot of really good teams this year. Five squads remain undefeated, and all of the top 12 or so teams in the […]

UConn basketball delivered one of its most memorable wins in recent memory behind junior guard Silas Demary Jr., completing a stunning comeback vs. the Providence Friars in a Big East showdown that showcased the conference at its best. The Huskies guard authored a historic performance Wednesday night as No. 4 UConn erased an 11-point deficit […]

UConn Huskies’ \ resilience was tested on Wednesday night, and when the moment demanded composure, freshman Braylon Mullins delivered in a way that left his head coach openly impressed. The No. 4 Huskies (15-1, 5-0 Big East) erased a double-digit second-half deficit and survived an overtime thriller, knocking off the Providence Friars 103-98 on the road […]

There may be a new trend coming to College Basketball. James Nnaji has been approved to play at Baylor even though he had already been selected in the NBA Draft back in 2023. Now, UConn head coach Dan Hurley has spoken to Matt Norlander of CBSSports about the move. “I would just say with the […]