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
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What A Day
We predicted Malachi Smith to UConn. One of us placed a very early wager on Steph Castle for NBA Rookie of the Year, and we were discussing it all season. In the latest episode, Aman, Patrick, and Madigan discuss the return of Alex Karaban, the newest addition to the coaching staff, and other roster movement this April for the Huskies. 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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Portal-palooza
Solo and J-Stew are back. Two freshmen and a sophomore are in the portal, along with Aidan Mahaney. Liam McNeeley declared for the NBA Draft. We’re waiting to hear from the others.It’s going to be a new-look Husky squad next year, especially after the addition of Silas Demary Jr., a 6-foot-5 lead guard transferring over from the University of Georgia, where he averaged 13.5 PPG, 3.1 APG, and 3.9 RPG as a sophomore last season. The former Class of 2023 recruit from North Carolina checks off a lot of boxes as Dan Hurley and his staff assess their offseason needs.The offseason needs conversation is a bit incomplete with the future decisions of Tarris Reed Jr. and Alex Karaban still to come. In this episode, we discuss the portal movement, the Demary Jr. addition, and possible portal targets depending on Reed Jr. and Karaban’s decisions.Enjoy!Photo: Ian Bethune 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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