Alex Karaban Wins 2025‑26 BIG EAST Sport Excellence Award
The award recognizes Karaban’s record‑setting career, his dual degrees with top GPAs and his emerging role as a community mentor.
Aug 12, 2026
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Two Defining Moments: Kemba Walker’s 2011 Miracle and Braylon Mullins’ 2026 Buzzer‑Beater
From Madison Square Garden to Capital One Arena, UConn fans have been privileged to witness two of the program’s most electrifying finishes — Kemba Walker’s 2011 game‑winner that ignited a championship run and Braylon Mullins’ 2026 buzzer‑beater that propelled the Huskies to the Final Four.
Aug 10, 2026
UConn Huskies Lock Roster Amid Transfer Turmoil
Coach Dan Hurley has finalized UConn’s roster, rejecting further transfers despite the NCAA’s new eligibility rule that allows high‑school athletes to return for a fifth season. The team blends returning stars like Silas Demary Jr. and Braylon Mullins with notable newcomers, while facing a demanding nonconference schedule.
Aug 8, 2026
UConn Huskies Rebuild Roster Amid High Hopes for Another Championship Run
After a summer of roster turnover, the University of Connecticut men’s basketball team looks to blend fresh talent with returning stars in pursuit of another title.
Aug 8, 2026
UConn Huskies lock in 2026‑27 roster, eschew transfer portal
Coach Dan Hurley announced that the 2026‑27 UConn men’s basketball roster is finalized without any new portal additions, highlighting key returnees and a recent scrimmage that revealed both promise and growing pains.
Aug 7, 2026
UConn’s Iconic Buzzer‑Beaters: George and Mullins in a Historical Debate
A look back at two buzzer‑beaters that have become touchstones of UConn basketball, examined by coaches, alumni and journalists.
Aug 4, 2026
UConn Huskies Face Roster Overhaul Ahead of 2026‑27 Season
After a 34‑6 campaign and a narrow loss in the national championship, the University of Connecticut men’s basketball program confronts significant changes as key players leave and new faces arrive.
Aug 3, 2026
Massachusetts High School Shooters Raise Record Funds at A Shot for Life Challenge
The 14th annual A Shot for Life shooting challenge in Westford brought together top high school basketball shooters from across the state, culminating in a $55,000 donation for brain cancer research and showcasing emerging talents like Jack Olinto and Abby Broderick.
Aug 2, 2026
UConn Star Silas Demary Jr. Brings Back‑to‑School Bash to Hartford
Silas Demary Jr., a key player for the University of Connecticut, is organizing a Back to School Bash in Hartford on August 22, offering school supplies, free haircuts, and lunches to families in need.
Jul 30, 2026
UConn Huskies Gear Up for 2026‑27 Season with New Roster Dynamics
With three starters gone and a fresh batch of talent, the Huskies aim to rebuild their roster and contend for a national title.
Jul 29, 2026
UConn Basketball Eyes National Title in 2026‑27 Season
With a championship pedigree and a refreshed lineup, UConn aims to translate early momentum into a title run under Dan Hurley’s ninth year.
Jul 26, 2026
Silas Demary Jr. Leads UConn’s Push for Another National Crown
UConn’s 2026‑27 campaign hinges on Silas Demary Jr.’s leadership after a high‑ankle sprain, as the Huskies blend returning stars with fresh talent to chase a championship.
Jul 26, 2026
UConn Huskies brace for a grueling non‑conference schedule as basketball season approaches
UConn’s men’s basketball team will open the 2026‑27 campaign with a series of high‑profile road tests, and the football squad’s recent Media Day shed light on quarterback competition and the versatile Cyncir Bowers.
Jul 24, 2026
Tom Moore Retires After Four Decades at UConn
After nearly four decades of coaching, Tom Moore announces his retirement from the University of Connecticut men's basketball program, reflecting on a career that produced four national championships and dozens of NBA players.
Jul 23, 2026
Tom Moore Announces Retirement After 40‑Year Stint with UConn Basketball
After nearly four decades of coaching and managing, Tom Moore is stepping away from the University of Connecticut’s men’s basketball program, prompting a national search for his successor.
Jul 23, 2026
Veteran Coach Tom Moore Announces Retirement After Four Decades at UConn
After nearly 40 years of coaching, Tom Moore, a four‑time national champion and longtime architect of the University of Connecticut men's basketball program, has announced his retirement, closing a career that reshaped the Huskies' dynasty.
Jul 23, 2026
UConn Prepares for 2026‑27 Season with Fresh Talent and Veteran Leadership
The Huskies are blending experienced returnees with a wave of transfers and freshmen, aiming to sustain their recent success and compete against top opponents.
Jul 23, 2026
UConn Huskies Prepare for a Revamped 2026‑27 Season
Coach Dan Hurley outlines a blend of returning core and ten newcomers as the Huskies aim to maintain momentum after a Final Four run.
Jul 12, 2026
Michigan Wolverines’ Alumni Shine in NBA Draft
Three Michigan alumni were selected in the first round, and many of the season’s top performers either faced or played for the Wolverines, creating a unique web of matchups that defined the draft’s early story.
Jul 12, 2026
Alex Karaban’s Accountability Mindset Fuels Sacramento Kings’ Revival
Sacramento’s newest draft pick explains why accountability, forged at UConn, is the cornerstone of the Kings’ plan to break their recent slump.
Jul 6, 2026
Alex Karaban Joins Sacramento Kings, Embraces New Chapter
Alex Karaban, the 29th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, discusses his transition to the Sacramento Kings, his admiration for Larry Bird, and his ambition to restore a winning culture to the franchise.
Jun 29, 2026
Kylan Boswell Joins Charlotte Hornets After Illini Triumph
From Champaign to the Final Four, Kylan Boswell’s journey culminates in an NBA opportunity with the Charlotte Hornets, where his defensive prowess and adaptability promise a fresh chapter.
Jun 25, 2026
John Stockton Returns to New Jersey
John Stockton, a 37‑year‑old native of Middlesex, has been hired as the new head boys basketball coach at West Windsor‑Plainsboro North High School, replacing Luke Beesley. With a background that spans Massachusetts and New Jersey, Stockton aims to build on recent successes, develop young talent, and embed a strong community culture.
Jun 25, 2026
Arkansas Duo Heads to NBA as Draft Night Shifts to Second Round
Two former Arkansas standouts, Meleek Thomas and Trevon Brazile, were selected in the second round of the NBA Draft, heading to Cleveland and Denver respectively, as the Razorbacks celebrate a landmark draft.
Jun 25, 2026