After two exhibition games, UConn men’s basketball has demonstrated tantalizing depth and defensive prowess, and we can’t help but feel pretty good about it.In this episode, Aman, Patrick and Dan discuss their reviews of the new People’s Bank Arena and the Huskies’ two preseason performances before previewing the first few games to start the regular season. The 2025-26 campaign begins on Monday night against New Haven in Gampel. They have UMass Lowell in Hartford and Columbia at Gampel on Nov. 7 and 10 before the BYU game in Boston on Nov. 15. Giddyup.Photo: Twitter/X - UConnMBB This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theuconnfastbreak.substack.com
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First Looks at the New Squad
On Monday night, the UConn Huskies played their first of two exhibition games, beating Boston College comfortably, 71-52.In this episode, Aman, Dan, and Patrick discuss their takeaways from the exhibition opener as well as initial thoughts on how the rotation shook out and the recent commitments of Colben Landrew and Junior County.Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theuconnfastbreak.substack.com
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The Non-Con of Your Dreams (if the conference is bad)
In our latest episode of The UConn Fast Break podcast, Aman, Patrick and Dan discuss the latest additions to the roster, highlights from the non-con, and thoughts on the preseason hype around new and returning players for this year’s squad.Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theuconnfastbreak.substack.com
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The FIBA U-19 Episode
We had a lot to discuss in this episode: Liam McNeeley landing with the Hornets, lots of Huskies making moves in the NBA, and future Huskies showing out on the international stage.We also offered guesses on which Huskies will be drafted next year and a little bit on how we’re feeling about the rotation for this upcoming season.Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theuconnfastbreak.substack.com
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The Schedule, the Roster, & the New People's Bank
We are on to next season, folks, and a lot of change is coming.Yes, schools can start paying players, which is a huge deal. But in actual sports terms, UConn men’s hoops has had a ton of great news drop lately: New recruits, big names for the non-conference schedule, and even a new sponsor for the part-time home arena in Hartford.In this episode, we discuss opportunities for the rotation after a slew of experienced additions this offseason, expectations for the Huskies and Big East based on what we know, and a short chat about the new sponsor for the XL Center.Enjoy!Photo: X - @UConnMBB This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theuconnfastbreak.substack.com