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
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Akok Akok - Returning to bench Akok will come off the bench Friday against VCU.
Isaiah Whaley - Back in action Friday Whaley (fatigue) is in the starting lineup Friday against VCU.
Impact Whaley was considered a game-time decision and will return to the court after missing one game. He fainted at the conclusion of Wednesday's double-OT win over Auburn and sat out Thursday's loss to Michigan State, but he'll quickly rejoin the Huskies' lineup.
NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Isaiah Whaley - Going through warmups Whaley (fatigue) is participating in warmups for Friday's game against VCU, Alexa Philippou of the Hartford Courant reports.
Impact Whaley is a game-time decision after sitting out Thursday's loss to Michigan State due to fatigue, and his participation in warmups is a good sign for his availability. He fainted at the conclusion of Wednesday's double-OT win over Auburn but was deemed fine after being evaluated, and he may be back on the court Friday.
NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Adama Sanogo - Breaking out in Battle 4 Atlantis Sanogo notched 18 points (8-18 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, six blocks and one steal over 34 minutes during Thursday's 64-60 loss to Michigan State.
Impact Sanogo is in the midst of a breakout season, and this year's Battle 4 Atlantis tournament has allowed him to continue on the national stage. He tallied 30 points in the tournament opener -- a 2OT victory over Auburn -- before recording his first double-double of the season in Thursday's narrow loss. The second-year center leads the Huskies in scoring (18.5 ppg) entering Friday's fifth-place game against VCU, and if Isaiah Whaley is forced to sit again, it's possible Sanogo could be in for another big game on the glass.
NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tyrese Martin - Records second double-double Martin closed with 16 points (7-16 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-5 FT), 12 rebounds and one block over 36 minutes during Thursday's 64-60 loss to Michigan State.
Impact Martin was considered a game-time call for the contest due to a wrist injury, but he started and ended up as the Huskies' second-leading scorer in the narrow defeat. The fourth-year wing has been a model of consistency for UConn so far, reaching double figures in all six games so far this season. His 16 field-goal attempts were also a season high, but that should at least be partially attributed to the fact that fellow starter Isaiah Whaley was given the game off after fainting in the previous contest.
NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Isaiah Whaley - Game-time call Friday Whaley (fatigue) will be a game-time decision for Friday's game against VCU, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Whaley sat out Thursday's loss to Michigan State after fainting at the conclusion of Wednesday's double-OT win over Auburn. The senior forward was deemed to be fine following the incident but could end up missing his second straight contest Friday.
NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brown, Spartans pull away late to beat No. 22 UConn 64-60
ANOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Whaley sits out for No. 22 UConn after fainting at Atlantis
No. 22 UConn is holding out forward Isaiah Whaley from Thursday’s game against Michigan State after he fainted following a first-round game at the Battle 4 AtlantisNOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gonzaga, Kansas, Purdue and Duke have look of early title favorites
After Gonzaga dominated UCLA, Andy Katz has a new set of college hoops tiers, with four teams making the cut at each level.NOVEMBER 25, 2021
UConn vs Michigan State Prediction & Pick for NCAA Basketball Game From FanDuel Sportsbook [November 25] Thursday's slate of NCAA college basketball games includes an exciting clash between the No. 22 Connecticut Huskies and Michigan State Spart...
NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
UConn, Michigan State meet in Battle 4 Atlantis
Michigan State and UConn will meet in the Battle 4 AtlantisNOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Akok Akok - 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
Tyrese Martin - Starting Thursday Martin (wrist) is starting Thursday's game against Michigan State, Neill Ostrout of the Manchester Journal Inquirer reports.
Impact Martin was considered a game-time decision ahead of Thursday's matchup but will be able to play despite his sprained left wrist. He's averaged 14.0 points and 9.5 rebounds in 29.0 minutes per game across his last two appearances.
NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tyrese Martin - Considered game-time call Martin is a game-time decision for Thursday's game against Michigan State due to a left wrist sprain, David Borges of Hearst Connecticut Media reports.
Impact Martin played 31 minutes in Wednesday's double overtime win over Auburn but apparently sustained a wrist injury. He'll test things out during pregame warmups Thursday, but Jalen Gaffney and Jordan Hawkins should see increased playing time if Martin is unavailable.
NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Isaiah Whaley - Won't play Thursday Whaley (rest) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Michigan State, Alexa Philippou of the Hartford Courant reports.
Impact Whaley fainted following Wednesday's double overtime win over Auburn. While he's believed to be fine following the incident, he'll get at least one day of rest before returning to the court. Tyler Polley and Akok Akok should see increased run against the Spartans.
NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sanogo, Polley lead No. 22 UConn past No. 22 Auburn in 2OT Tyler Polley scored a career-high 24 points and hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:58 left in the second overtime to help No. 22 UConn beat N...
NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
No. 22 UConn survives, beats No. 19 Auburn 115-109 in 2OT
Tyler Polley scored a career-high 24 points and hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:58 left in the second overtime to help No. 22 UConn beat No. 19 Auburn 115-109 in Wednesday’s firs...NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
How to Watch Auburn vs. UConn Basketball Game The 19th-ranked Auburn basketball Tigers will take on the No. 22 ranked UConn Huskies on Wednesday in the opening round of the Battle 4 Atla...
NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM
Isaiah Whaley - Fine after fainting Whaley is okay after fainting following Wednesday's game against Auburn.
Impact Whaley played 43 minutes in the contest and fainted after standing up. Fortunately, it doesn't appear to be anything serious and he should be ready for next Tuesday's game versus Maryland-Eastern Shore. The senior finished with two points, seven boards, four blocks and four assists.
NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Offshore tourneys return in college basketball amid COVID-19
This week's Battle 4 Atlantis men's college basketball tournament in the Bahamas headlines the list of offshore events returning to the sport amid the COVID-19 pandemicNOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Auburn faces UConn in Battle 4 Atlantis
Auburn and UConn are set to collide in the Battle 4 AtlantisNOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No. 1 SC women beat No. 2 UConn 73-57 to solidify top spot
Aliyah Boston had 22 points and 15 rebounds to help No. 1 South Carolina beat second-ranked UConn 73-57 to win the inaugural Battle 4 Atlantis tournament championshipNOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tyrese Martin - Delivers double-double Martin ended Saturday's 87-63 victory over Binghamton with 15 points (5-10 FG, 5-7 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals over 27 minutes.
Impact Martin has scored double-digit points in every game this season, he averages 13.5 points per game. The 6-foot-6 guard played amongst the trees as he snatched up seven rebounds from both ends of the floor in the first half alone. He distributed and muscled for position down-low all game long, constantly leaving opposing defenders watching him work at the rim. This was the first game this season he attempted no shots from three-point range, but his scoring production didn't falter one bit, illustrating just how dynamic a scoring threat he is.
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Christyn Williams' career-high 31 points propels UConn women's basketball to win over Minnesota in Battle 4 Atlantis opener PARADISE ISLAND, The Bahamas — Another game, another career-best offensive outburst from a UConn player to lead the way.
NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Martin scores 15 as No. 23 UConn beats Binghamton 87-63
Tyrese Martin had 15 points and 11 rebounds, and No. 23 UConn beat Binghamton 87-63NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
