FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • NYTIMES.COM
2UCONN HUSKIES 4-3 · 10TH IN BIG EAST
4-3 · 10TH IN BIG EAST
UConn Loses First Conference Game Since 2013 Playing short-handed, the Huskies fell to Villanova at home, taking their first defeat to an intraleague opponent since their days in the “o...
Andre Jackson - Chips in seven points Jackson finished with seven points (2-5 FG, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 80-72 victory over Marquette.
Impact Jackson has averaged 7.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.2 steals during 28.9 minutes over 22 games this season. He is currently on a six-game streak without a double-digit point performance, although his rebounding numbers and defensive prowess have provided some consolation. The sophomore will seek to elevate his squad to a win over Xavier on Friday.
FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Adama Sanogo - Delivers monster double-double Sanogo produced 24 points (9-18 FG, 6-8 FT), 15 rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 80-72 victory over Marquette.
Impact Sanogo led the Huskies in rebounding and points in his fifth double-double of the season, marking his first in five games. The sophomore has currently made 52.9 percent of his field-goal attempts this season, punishing opposing teams with incredible efficiency. The 6-foot-9 center has averaged 15.4 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.1 blocks during 28 minutes over 18 appearances this season.
FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tyrese Martin - Double-double in win Martin finished Tuesday's 80-72 victory over Marquette with 18 points (7-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 15 rebounds and three assists over 33 minutes.
Impact Martin opened the scoring for UCONN and collected a season-high 15 rebounds in his third double-double performance of the season. The Huskies attempted 14 three-pointers as a team, their lowest total since the season opener against Central Connecticut. Martin thrived in the gritty offense that didn't settle for easy shots. The senior has averaged 12.6 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists during 32.1 minutes over the last nine games.
FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sanogo, Martin lead No. 24 UConn over No. 18 Marquette
Adama Sanogo scored 24 points and grabbed 15 rebounds to lead No. 24 UConn to an 80-72 win over No. 18 MarquetteFEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Akok Akok - 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
No. 18 Marquette visits No. 24 UConn following Cole's 25-point game
FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Akok Akok - 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
Adama Sanogo - Delivers 14 points in loss Sanogo finished Saturday's 85-74 loss to Villanova with 14 points (7-9 FG, 0-1 FT), two rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 27 minutes.
Impact Sanogo has averaged 13.2 points and 7.2 rebounds during 28.2 minutes over the last five games. The sophomore recorded seven makes Saturday, his highest total since his 26-point performance against St. John's on Jan. 12. The Malian center will look to bring his rebound numbers back up against Marquette on Tuesday.
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
R.J. Cole - Drops 25 points in loss Cole closed Saturday's 85-74 loss to Villanova with 25 points (7-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 9-9 FT), two rebounds, four assists and two steals over 36 minutes.
Impact Cole has averaged 19.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists and two steals during 33.3 minutes over the last four games. Despite committing five turnovers, the senior was warranted in his aggression as only two other Huskies eclipsed 10 points. The New Jersey native will look to bring an end to UCONN's current two-game losing streak against Marquette on Tuesday.
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
No. 24 Marquette visits No. 17 UConn after Cole's 25-point game
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM
UConn misses chance to make statement, outclassed in 85-74 loss to Big East rival Villanova PHILADELPHIA — On Friday, UConn forward Adama Sanogo was supremely confident in the Huskies’ ability to beat Villanova. On Saturday, as he a...
FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Dixon scores 24, No. 12 Villanova beats No. 17 UConn 85-74
Eric Dixon scored a career-high 24 points and Collin Gillespie scored 19 before he left with an injury as No. 12 Villanova beat No. 17 Connecticut 85-74FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Isaiah Whaley - In starting lineup Whaley (wrist) is among the starters for Saturday's game against Villanova.
Impact Whaley had his wrist taped during warmups, so it will be worth monitoring if he shows any signs of a struggle shooting the ball. Regardless, there is no indication he's expected to be limited because of the issue and he's in his usual spot with the starting unit.
FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Isaiah Whaley - Wrist is taped up Whaley was seen with his wrist taped up prior to the game versus Villanova on Saturday, Neill Ostrout of the Manchester Journal Inquirer reports.
Impact Whaley is coming off a career-high and is most likely going to play in the game but with his wrist taped up it is fair to wonder if he will be as effective as he was in the game versus Creighton. There's no indication he's limited because of the wrist issue but it could impact his abilities with the off hand.
FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Akok Akok - 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
Akok Akok - 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
Morales leads Wagner over Central Connecticut 54-52
Alex Morales registered 11 points and six rebounds as Wagner won its 12th consecutive game, holding off Central Connecticut 54-52FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tyrese Martin - Chips in seven points Martin supplied seven points (2-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-5 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 59-55 loss to Creighton.
Impact Martin has averaged nine points and 5.7 rebounds during 29.7 minutes over the last three games. He recorded a career-high for points against Butler on Jan. 20 and has struggled since his monster night. However, the senior has been playing cleaner basketball, recording just three turnovers and three fouls over the past three games. Over his first 13 appearances of the season, he was averaging 2.3 fouls and 2.3 turnovers.
FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Andre Jackson - Eight rebounds in loss Jackson accumulated five points (2-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist and two steals over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 59-55 loss to Creighton.
Impact Jackson recorded a career-high 11 shot attempts in Tuesday's loss. The sophomore has been enduring a slump for the last four games where he has failed to reach 10 points. UCONN is has a 6-1 record when Jackson records 10 or more points. He will continue searching for his shot against Villanova on Saturday.
FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Isaiah Whaley - Career-high 20 points Whaley chipped in 20 points (8-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt), six rebounds and four blocks in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 59-55 loss to Creighton.
Impact Whaley revealed his beautiful three-point shot in Tuesday's loss and recorded a career-high for points and three-point makes. His defense wasn't lacking in any capacity, recording a four-game high four blocks. This career-nigh came off the back of his arguably least productive game of the season against DePaul on Saturday where he tallied two points and committed four turnovers. Rising from the ashes, the senior is a phoenix who will look to continue scorching opponents with newfound offensive production, beginning with Villanova on Saturday.
FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
UConn pays Ollie $11.1 million awarded by arbitrator
The University of Connecticut says it has complied with a recent arbitration ruling and has paid former men’s basketball coach Kevin Ollie more than $11.1 millionFEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
