Joe Arruda

How Jim Mora and UConn football are navigating the transfer portal with Fenway Bowl on the horizon Before they can prepare for the Fenway Bowl, UConn head coach Jim Mora and his staff have been focused on recruiting and retaining players in the transfer portal.

How Jim Mora and UConn football are navigating the transfer portal with Fenway Bowl on the horizon

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UConn men cruise to 99-45 win over Maryland Eastern Shore following Maui disappointment Fresh off its disappointing trip to Maui, the UConn men’s basketball team cruised to a much-needed, 99-45 win over Maryland Eastern Shore at the XL Center.

“I think there’s a lot of things that could be better. But I think we’ll get that squared away. We’ve created a monster here that we’re not playing up to right now, but I do think (there’s) potential for us to get there. It’s just gonna take us a little more time.”

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UConn forward Alex Karaban taken to Maui hospital after suffering head injury in loss to Dayton Star UConn forward Alex Karaban was transported by ambulance to the Maui Memorial Medical Center after suffering a head injury in Wednesday’s Maui Invitational loss.

UConn forward Alex Karaban taken to Maui hospital after suffering head injury in loss to Dayton

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UConn men’s basketball stunned in third-straight, leaves Maui winless after 85-67 loss to Dayton Stunned again, the UConn men’s basketball team dropped its third and final game of the Maui Invitational, 85-67 to Dayton, after another lackluster defensive effort.

UConn men’s basketball stunned in third-straight, leaves Maui Invitational winless after 85-67 loss to Dayton

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How to watch UConn men’s basketball in seventh-place game at Maui Invitational vs. Dayton UConn men’s basketball hopes to salvage at least one win out of a disappointing trip to the Maui Invitational when it meets Dayton for 7th place Wednesday night.

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Vulnerabilities exposed in back-to-back Maui Invitational heartbreakers for UConn men’s basketball Dan Hurley knew his UConn men’s basketball team had vulnerabilities coming into the Maui Invitational, but he did not see the 0-2 start coming.

Vulnerabilities exposed in back-to-back Maui Invitational heartbreakers for UConn men’s basketball

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Foul trouble plagues UConn men’s basketball as it drops second-straight game in Maui, 73-72, to Colorado The UConn men’s basketball team was upset for the second-consecutive day in the Maui Invitational as foul trouble led to a 73-72 loss to Colorado.

“We're all shocked, we're all stunned. With the run that we've been on and how well we've played, the games are playing out way differently for us…”

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No. 2 UConn men’s basketball upset by Memphis in thrilling overtime opener at Maui Invitational, 99-97 The UConn men’s basketball team came up short in overtime to drop its opening game of the Maui Invitational, 99-97, against Memphis on Monday.

The loss was UConn’s first since Feb. 20 at Creighton, 279 days ago.

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Maui Invitational is a business trip for UConn men, who need ‘a little bit of grace’ Dan Hurley isn’t a vacationer. While the team was out jet skiing in Maui, he was in the hotel with his staff watching film, preparing for three quality games in three days.

From MAUI: UConn players and managers went jet skiing yesterday, Hurley and the coaches stayed in to watch film.

All business from here out.

“You don’t want to be the team walking around the resort area the most. You want to be the team people see the least.”

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UConn men’s basketball takes on old AAC foe Memphis to open 40th Maui Invitational; How to watch The UConn men’s basketball team will begin its quest for a potential first championship of the 2024-25 season when it meets Memphis in the Maui Invitational Monday.

Dan Hurley won the Maui Invitational free throw contest with a local 7th grader. He hopes it’s the first of four wins on the island.

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‘I’ve definitely surprised myself’: Alex Karaban embraces vocal role as leader for UConn men Alex Karaban hasn’t always been comfortable as a vocal leader for the UConn men’s basketball team. Now in his third year, Karaban has embraced a critical role.

“It’s a privilege to play at UConn, it’s a privilege to put on the jersey. And I just want to play with that swagger.”

‘I’ve definitely surprised myself’: Alex Karaban embraces vocal role as leader for UConn men

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‘I’ve definitely surprised myself’: Alex Karaban embraces vocal role as leader for UConn men Alex Karaban hasn’t always been comfortable as a vocal leader for the UConn men’s basketball team. Now in his third year, Karaban has embraced a critical role.

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No. 2 UConn men’s basketball beats East Texas A&M, 81-46, despite season-high 19 turnovers The UConn men’s basketball team stormed past East Texas A&M for an 81-46 win on Tuesday night at Gampel Pavilion, the team’s last buy game before the Maui Invitational.

A 35-point win and Dan Hurley struggled to find a positive.

No. 2 UConn men's basketball beats East Texas A&M, 81-46, despite season-high 19 turnovers
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Aidan Mahaney’s switching things up with the buzz cut for tonight’s game vs. East Texas A&M.

Starters: Mahaney, Ball, McNeeley, Karaban, Johnson

UConn Football Notes: Wes Hoeh’s prideful return to Syracuse, Jim Mora can’t get enough of Geno Auriemma and more This weekend’s UConn football game at Syracuse will be a bit emotional for center Wes Hoeh, who was asked to leave the Orange program in the offseason.

UConn Football Notes: Wes Hoeh’s prideful return to Syracuse, Jim Mora can’t get enough of Geno Auriemma and more

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UConn men’s basketball moves up to No. 2 in AP Top 25; McNeeley named Big East Freshman of the Week The UConn men’s basketball team moved up to No. 2 in the AP Top 25 poll after high profile games shook up the top 10. Liam McNeeley earned Big East recognition.

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Where might UConn football go bowling? Updated projections with two games remaining An updated look at where the UConn football team is projected to be going bowling after clinching the program’s first winning season since 2010.

Where might UConn football go bowling? Updated projections with two games remaining

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‘A monster class’: UConn men’s basketball signs four highly-touted 2025 commits UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley prioritized shooting and high-end talent as he and his staff put together a loaded four-man recruiting class for 2025.

“The pedigree, the seriousness, the early-entry NBA opportunities that this class is going to have, too. I mean, these are guys that are not going to be here very long. We really needed to replenish high-end talent and these guys are all high-end, high-end talent.”

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Former UConn star, Bristol native Donovan Clingan has career night with 8 blocks vs. Timberwolves Bristol native Donovan Clingan had a career night on Wednesday as he came two blocks shy of a triple-double in his second career start with the Portland Trail Blazers.

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UConn men spreading the offensive wealth as 11 players score in 90-49 win over Le Moyne The UConn men’s basketball team beat Le Moyne, 90-49, with 11 different players involved in the scoring on Wednesday night. The Huskies improve to 3-0 on the year.

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UConn’s starting lineup stays the same tonight: Ball, Mahaney, McNeeley, Karaban, Johnson.

Wasn’t sure what my first post would be on here, can’t go wrong with Alex Karaban warmups