Men's AP Top 25: Arizona, Kansas, Purdue lead; Oklahoma, Clemson make big jumps
Arizona strengthened its place atop the AP top 25 men's college basketball poll, setting up a showdown this weekend vs. Purdue.DECEMBER 11, 2023
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Alex Karaban's career-high 26 points leads No. 5 UConn to 101-63 rout of Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Alex Karaban scored a career-high 26 points to lead No. 5 UConn to a 101-63 rout of Arkansas Pine Bluff on SaturdayDECEMBER 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
UConn basketball coach Geno Auriemma forced to change strategy after injuries and 5-3 start
UConn basketball coach Geno Auriemma thought he had put together the pieces to make a strong run at a 12th national championship this seasonDECEMBER 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
College basketball blue blood tiers: Where do UCLA, Villanova land?
Kentucky, Kansas and North Carolina have the most wins in college basketball history, but where do UCLA and Villanova rank among the blue bl...DECEMBER 7, 2023
Spencer scores 23 to lead No. 5 UConn past No. 9 North Carolina 87-76 in Jimmy V Classic at MSG
Cam Spencer had 23 points, seven rebounds and six assists as fifth-ranked UConn pulled away down the stretch for an 87-76 victory over No. 9...DECEMBER 6, 2023
Spencer scores 23 to lead No. 5 UConn past No. 9 North Carolina 87-76 in Jimmy V Classic at MSG
Cam Spencer had 23 points, seven rebounds and six assists as fifth-ranked UConn pulled away down the stretch for an 87-76 victory over No. 9 North Carolina in the Jimmy V ClassicDECEMBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
From Croatia to Connecticut, Muhl sisters will face each other on the court for the first time
UConn point guard Nika Muhl says she and Ball State guard Hana Muhl used to fight about almost everything while growing up together in CroatiaDECEMBER 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AP Top 25: Arizona rises to No. 1; Gonzaga, North Carolina crack top 10
The Arizona Wildcats rose to No. 1 in Monday's AP Top 25 poll for the first time in nearly nine years, while Duke fell to No. 22.DECEMBER 4, 2023
Donovan Clingan - Game-time decision Tuesday Clingan will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's game against North Carolina due to a toe injury according to coach Dan Hurley, Joe Arruda of the Hartford Courant reports.
Impact Clingan's absence from this game would be massive as he figured to be able to limit the offensive threat of Tar Heel center Armando Bacot. Clingan likely picked up this toe injury last Friday in a battle with Hunter Dickinson and Kansas. Clingan is averaging 14.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.0 blocks this season and is one of three Huskies along with Alex Karaban (finger) and Cam Spencer (toes) who are listed as game-time decisions for Tuesday's game.
DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Karaban - Battling finger issue Karaban is a game-time decision for Tuesday's game against North Carolina due to a finger injury according to coach Dan Hurley, Joe Arruda of the Hartford Courant reports.
Impact Karaban likely suffered the injury in last Friday's big matchup against Kansas in which the sophomore had 10 points and six boards across 35 minutes. Karaban, Cam Spencer (toe) and Donvoan Clingan (toe) are all considered game-time decisions for this matchup against the Tar Heels. Jayden Ross and Jaylin Stewart would be the primary beneficiaries if Karaban can't go on Tuesday.
DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cam Spencer - Battling toe injuries Coach Dan Hurley said Spencer is a game-time decision for Tuesday's game against North Carolina due to big toe injuries on both feet, Joe Arruda of the Hartford Courant reports.
Impact Spencer was clearly not 100 percent in last Friday's loss at Kansas, but grinded it out and played 36 minutes, although he was just 2-for-12 from the field. Spencer is one of three Husky starters who are considered game-time decisions for this matchup with the Tar Heels along with Alex Karaban (finger) and Donovan Clingan (toe). If Spencer is unable to go Tuesday then his next chance would be Saturday against Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stephon Castle - Available against UNC Castle (knee) is available for Connecticut's game Tuesday against North Carolina, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.
Impact Castle was only one game off his initial return date target. Instead of the Kansas matchup, he will return for the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden. However, Castle may not make an immediate impact right off his return, as he could receive a minutes restriction Tuesday. Considering his return from a near-month-long knee injury, chances are the Huskies follow through with a limited Castle for at least one game.
DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Moore: Kansas' win over UConn 'belonged to one person' Adams' mom, Yvonne, died last month after a battle with cancer. He hit two free throws to seal Friday's 69-65 win over the Huskies.
DECEMBER 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Big East-Big 12 Battle: Kevin McCullar Jr. pushes Kansas past UConn in epic thriller
Kevin McCullar Jr. scored a team-high 21 points to lead No. 5 Kansas to a memorable 69-65 win over No. 4 UConn in the Big East-Big 12 Battle...DECEMBER 2, 2023
Daily Dish: No. 4 UConn can prove it's a national title contender with a win over No. 5 Kansas The No. 4 Huskies enter Allen Fieldhouse to face the No. 5 Jayhawks on Friday at 9 p.m. ET.
DECEMBER 1, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
2023-24 Best college basketball players: Top 25 players in first 25 days of the season
Is Zach Edey the top player in college basketball right now? Where does Hunter Dickinson rank? John Fanta ranks the top 25 players in the co...NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Big East-Big 12 Battle: Clingan vs. Dickinson, Shaka Smart vs. Texas among top storylines
The Big East-Big 12 Battle is loaded with compelling storylines, including a top-five showdown in Lawrence and Shaka Smart facing his previo...NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Stephon Castle - Missing Kansas game Coach Dan Hurley said that Castle (knee) is trending up but will not face Kansas on Friday, Joe Arruda of the Hartford Courant reports.
Impact Castle will miss his sixth straight game with a knee injury. It sounds like it shouldn't be too much longer before he returns, however. Castle is one of the top recruits in the country and is averaging 14.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.0 steals in two games played this season.
NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Defending champ UConn ready for Allen Fieldhouse showdown with Kansas
Defending national champion UConn is preparing to visit Allen Fieldhouse for a top-five showdown with Kansas.NOVEMBER 28, 2023
Solomon Ball - Quiet stretch continues Ball had three points (1-8 FG, 1-6 3Pt), five rebounds and two assists in 28 minutes during Monday's 84-64 victory over New Hampshire.
Impact Ball's scoring total has now declined in four consecutive games, and he's failed to exceed 10 points since a blowout victory over Mississippi Valley State on Nov. 14. The 6-foot-3 freshman is currently far removed from fantasy radar.
NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Samson Johnson - Joins the fun Johnson contributed 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 18 minutes during Monday's 84-64 victory over New Hampshire.
Impact Often times, Johnson and Donovan Clingan (27 points, 12-13 FG) form a frontcourt platoon with mutually exclusive fantasy benefits. However, both players contributed effectively Monday. Johnson is evolving as a shot blocker in his Junior campaign, already notching three games with multiple blocks en route to a 7.0 block rate, which ranks in the top-100 nationwide among qualifiers.
NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
UConn men win record 24th consecutive nonconference game by double-digits in 84-64 triumph over New Hampshire STORRS, Conn. – The UConn men’s basketball program made history when it beat New Hampshire, 84-64, on Monday night at Gampel Pavilion.
NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM
New Hampshire vs. No. 5 UConn FREE LIVE STREAM (11/27/23): Watch NCAA men's college basketball online | Time, TV, channel New Hampshire faces No. 5 UConn in an NCAA men’s college basketball game on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023 (11/27/23) at the Gampel Pavilion in Storr...
NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • NJ.COM
AP Top 25: Purdue back at No. 1, Arizona up to No. 2, Villanova enters top 20
Purdue is back at No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll this week after its run to the Maui Invitational title.NOVEMBER 27, 2023
