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Sidelined vs. Marquette Akok (foot) won't be available for Tuesday's game against Marquette, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Akok will miss his second game in a row on account of the foot injury, which kept him from participating in Monday's practice. If he's able to get back on the court at some point later this week, Akok should have a decent shot at suiting up in Friday's game at Xavier. The junior center is averaging 3.9 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 15.4 minutes per game over 20 appearances (seven starts) on the season.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Monday Coach Dan Hurley said Monday that Akok hasn't practiced since spraining his foot during Tuesday's loss to Creighton, Charlotte Carroll of The Athletic reports.

Impact Akok played just two minutes in the Feb. 1 loss to Creighton and was subsequently sidelined for the Huskies' next game against Villanova. Given his practice status, it's unlikely that the 6-foot-9 junior will be able to suit up for Tuesday's contest against Marquette.

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

No. 24 Marquette visits No. 17 UConn after Cole's 25-point game

FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not warming up Akok (foot) is not warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Villanova, Gavin Keefe of The Day reports.

Impact Connecticut could be without Akok on Saturday barring a change in his warmup participation. Akok played just two minutes in his last game and just six minutes in his prior outing. Tyler Polley and Isaiah Whaley stand to play the bulk of the power forward minutes if Akok is ultimately unavailable.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Saturday Akok has a sprained foot and his status for Saturday's matchup with Villanova is up in the air, Neill Ostrout of the Manchester Journal Inquirer reports.

Impact Akok presumably picked up the injury in Tuesdays 59-55 loss to Creighton. His status Saturday will ultimately come down to how he is feeling closer to tip-off.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ties season-high point total Akok totaled 12 points (5-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt), five rebounds and three blocks in 34 minutes during Saturday's 74-64 win over St. Bonaventure.

Impact Akok played the part of dynamic big man, preventing scoring down-low and drilling shots from three-point range to help his team secure the win. He let it fly from deep range in the first half to keep the defense honest and punished them with tip-ins and dunks in the second half, showing great game-situation awareness in the process. Through his last three starts, the junior has averaged eight points and seven rebounds during 29 minutes.

DECEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cole, No. 15 UConn beat St. Bonaventure 74-64

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DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cole leads shorthanded UConn in 88-59 rout of Grambling St.

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DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting Saturday Akok is among the starters for Saturday's game aginst Grambling State, Dom Amore of the Hartford Courant reports.

Impact Akok made one start earlier in the season but had logged a combined nine minutes over the last two games. It appears he's in line for an expanded role again Saturday with Adam Sanogo (abdomen) and Tyrese Martin (wrist) both set to miss multiple weeks.

DECEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to bench Akok will come off the bench Friday against VCU.

Impact Akok had zero points (0-1 FG), four rebounds and one assists in 17 minutes as a starter Thursday against Michigan State, but he'll head back to the bench Friday with Isaiah Whaley (fatigue) rejoining the lineup.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Draws start Thursday Akok is starting Thursday's game against Michigan State, Neill Ostrout of the Manchester Journal Inquirer reports.

Impact Akok will join the starting lineup for the first time this season since Isaiah Whaley (rest) is unavailable. Akok averaged 6.2 points and 5.4 rebounds in 15.6 minutes per game across his first five appearances of the year.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No. 23 UConn squares off against LIU Brooklyn

No. 23 UConn hosts Long Island-Brooklyn in an early season matchup

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sanogo scores 20, No. 24 UConn beats Coppin St 89-54

Adama Sanogo kept up his sharp shooting, tying his career high with 20 points as No. 24 UConn beat Coppin State 89-54

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 24 UConn routs Central Connecticut 99-48 in opener

Adama Sanogo scored 20 points and No. 24 UConn opened the season with a 99-48 rout of Central Connecticut

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expectations high at UConn in coach Hurley's 4th season

Dan Hurley needed three seasons as UConn’s coach to get the Huskies back into the NCAA Tournament after a five-year absence

OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DNP against Georgetown Akok did not take the court in Tuesday's victory over Georgetown.

Impact Akok has the potential to provide a valuable depth role down the stretch, especially defensively, but look for the minutes to be inconsistent. Per Charlotte Carroll of The Athletic, Akok's usage will be determined on a game-by-game basis for the remainder of the regular season. Akok had received just five combined minutes over his last two games after logging 10 in his return Feb. 13 against Xavier.

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in return Akok had seven points (3-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one assist and one block in 10 minutes off the bench Saturday against Xavier.

Impact Akok has battled injuries for most of the 2020-21 season but it now appears the sophomore forward is ready to provide the Huskies with a defensively sound option off the bench. While UConn currently may be on the outside looking in with respect to a NCAA Tournament berth, there are plenty of opportunities to change that with multiple Quad 1 opportunities remaining on the Big East schedule.

FEBRUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for Saturday's game Akok (Achilles) will play in Saturday's game versus Xavier, Charlotte Carroll of The Athletic reports.

Impact After missing the last four games, Akok will be back in action Saturday. The sophomore has dressed in just three games this year, logging no more than six minutes in each contest.

FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain for Tuesday Akok (shin) is questionable for Tuesday's matchup against Butler, Gavin Keefe of The Day reports.

Impact Akok had played in the last three games for the Huskies after missing the first six contests with an Achilles injury, but sat out Saturday against Creighton due to a new lower-body issue. While his impact hasn't yet been felt this season, Akok has a chance to be a major boost on the defensive end once the sophomore is finally able to see regular minutes.

JANUARY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not facing Creighton Akok won't play Saturday against Creighton due to a bruised shin, according to Dom Amore of the Hartford Courant.

Impact Akok missed the first six games of the season and logged a combined 11 minutes over UConn's last three contests, so he's not expected to play a big role even when he's healthy. His next chance to play will come Jan. 26 at home against Butler.

JANUARY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday Akok (Achilles) will be available for Saturday's game against Butler, Jeff Goodman of WatchStadium.com reports.

Impact Akok could make his first appearance since his Achilles injury last February. In 2019, he averaged 5.8 points and 5.5 rebounds over 28.0 minutes per game in 25 games, but it's unclear what role he'd see in his first action coming off the injury.

JANUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Has chance to play Saturday Akok (Achilles) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game against Butler, Neill Ostrout of the Journal Inquirer reports.

Impact Akok has yet to play this season while working his way back from an Achilles injury suffered last February. In 25 games last season as a freshman, Akok averaged 5.8 points and 5.5 rebounds over 28.0 minutes per contest. It's unclear what type of role he could see in his first action of the season.

JANUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing return Akok (achilles) is nearing a return to action, Neill Ostrout of the Manchester Journal Inquirer reports.

Impact Akok has been slowly working his way back into game shape after suffering a torn achilles last season. Back in April the team was targeting a mid-season return during the Big East portion of the schedule, so Akok remains very much on track. A return on Wednesday against DePaul may be a little too soon, however.

DECEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Remains a couple weeks away Coach Dan Hurley said that Akok (achilles) remains a couple weeks away from returning, John Fanta of FoxSports reports.

Impact Akok is still working his way back from a torn achilles. He was clear for 5-on-5 work, but coach Hurley decided to shut him down Wednesday after he came down with a hamstring strain. We should get another update in the coming weeks.

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for 5-on-5 work Akok (achilles) has been cleared for 5-on-5 work in practice, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact This is obviously great news for coach Dan Hurley. No timetable for his return to game action has been announced, but depending on how his repaired achilles responds in practice will likely determine when that will happen. The 6-9 forward is expected to have a big role later this season.

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE