JANUARY 11, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
2UCONN HUSKIES 4-3 · 10TH IN BIG EAST
4-3 · 10TH IN BIG EAST
UConn's Isaiah Whaley had to hit rock bottom to turn into the player he could be A DNP served as the moment that made Whaley realized he had to change in order to make himself a key part of the Huskies' starting lineup.
Looking iffy for Monday Bouknight (elbow) "probably won't" be available Monday against DePaul, Dom Amore of the Harford Courant reports.
Impact The same sentiment is echoed by Thomas Giustino of SB Nation, who suspects Bouknight will be held out due to an extended break for the Huskies on tap. After Monday's contest, UConn has a full week off, as a scheduled matchup Friday against Villanova has been postponed. This could effectively be an opportunity to get Bouknight nearly two weeks off and only miss two games, though it's always possible the injury is less serious and he could suit up. If that's the case, the next big question mark would be his effectiveness. Bouknight originally suffered the injury against Marquette on Jan. 5 and was just 3-for-12 from the field while attempting to tough it out.
JANUARY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Former UConn basketball coach Dee Rowe dies at 91
Former UConn basketball coach Donald "Dee" Rowe, who served for more than five decades as an ambassador for the school’s athletic department and as a mentor for coaches including J...JANUARY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Co-leads team in points in win Martin recorded 15 points (5-12 FG, 3-4 3PT, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and two steals in 32 minutes in the 72-60 win over Butler on Saturday.
Impact Martin bounced back in a big way in the win Saturday. The forward had come to a halt in the prior match without a single point to his name, but rebounded going 50 percent from the floor. He has also been consistent at the board which is an added plus. Martin is still viable, but will be a huge piece to the equation if he can just drop his shots more often.
JANUARY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
UConn looks to sweep DePaul
UConn goes for the season sweep over DePaul after winning the previous matchup in StorrsJANUARY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Polley scores 19 to lead UConn over Butler 72-60 Tyler Polley had 19 points as UConn defeated Butler 72-60 on Saturday.
JANUARY 10, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Polley scores 19 to lead UConn over Butler 72-60
Tyler Polley had 19 points as UConn beat Butler 72-60JANUARY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Butler Bulldogs face the Connecticut Huskies at Hinkle Fieldhouse The Butler Bulldogs men's basketball team takes on the Connecticut Huskies on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021 at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
JANUARY 9, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM
Leads team in points in win Polley recorded 19 points (5-10 FG, 5-8 3PT, 4-4 FT) in 32 minutes in the 72-60 win over Butler on Saturday.
Impact Polley once again was a team leader in the point department in the win Saturday. The forward did struggle with his field-goal attempts, but manage to be quite successful from the perimeter and line. The only worrisome factor, is the lack of additional production outside of his points total. Luckily he has enough supporting cast to help carry the weight, but Polley will need to produce more to be considered viable moving forward.
JANUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starting again Saturday Sanogo is starting Saturday's game against Butler, Neill Ostrout of the Manchester Journal Inquirer reports.
Impact Sanogo had come off the bench earlier in the season, but he'll start a second straight game for the Huskies on Saturday. He's averaging just 3.0 points and 4.5 rebounds over 10.5 minutes per game across the past two contests.
JANUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Saturday Adams will join the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Butler, Neill Ostrout of the Manchester Journal Inquirer reports
Impact Adams' start comes on the heels of James Bouknight being ruled out for the contest. It likely suggests Adams will see plenty of action Saturday, though Jalen Gaffney also figures to see some work off the bench.
JANUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play against Butler Bouknight won't take the court Saturday against Butler, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Bouknight was initially labeled a game-time decision for the contest but will require at least one game off to recover from a hyperextended elbow. Jalen Gaffney and Brendan Adams are the two likeliest candidates to join the starting five in his absence.
JANUARY 9, 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
Game-time call Saturday Bouknight (elbow) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's contest against Butler, according to Charlotte Carroll of The Athletic.
Impact Bouknight hyperextended his elbow Tuesday and the early signs are not encouraging, as he has been really limited over the last few days. The medical staff will determine his availability closer to tip-off, but his chances of taking the court look really slim.
JANUARY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bouknight, UConn visit Butler
Two guards will be on display as James Bouknight and UConn will take on Jair Bolden and ButlerJANUARY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tyler Polley, UConn show growth in 18-point comeback at Marquette The comeback against Marquette showed the growth the program has made since losing plenty of close contests in January last year.
JANUARY 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Polley helps UConn pull away and beat Marquette 65-54 MILWAUKEE (AP) — Tyler Polley made five 3-pointers and scored 23 points in the second half to help Connecticut pull away and beat Marquette...
JANUARY 6, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Polley helps UConn pull away and beat Marquette 65-54 Tyler Polley made five 3-pointers and scored 23 points in the second half to help Connecticut pull away and beat Marquette 65-54 on Tuesday night.
JANUARY 6, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Polley helps UConn pull away and beat Marquette 65-54 MILWAUKEE - Tyler Polley made five 3-pointers and scored 23 points in the second half to help Connecticut pull away and beat Marquette 65-54...
JANUARY 6, 2021 • THESTAR.COM
Polley helps UConn pull away and beat Marquette 65-54
Tyler Polley made five 3-pointers and scored 23 points in the second half to help Connecticut pull away and beat Marquette 65-54JANUARY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealing with hyperextended elbow Bouknight (elbow) suffered a hyperextended left elbow during Tuesday's 65-54 victory over Marquette, Charlotte Carroll of The Athletic reports.
Impact Bouknight managed six points (3-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 28 minutes Tuesday while dealing with his injury. It's unclear how the injury will play out in the coming days, but the team will take the floor Saturday against Butler, allowing Bouknight three nights of rest.
JANUARY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Shines off bench Polley recorded 23 points (8-12 FG, 5-8 3PT, 2-3 FT), four rebounds and one assist in 24 minutes in the 65-54 win against Marquette on Tuesday.
Impact Polley was mighty efficient in his time during the win Tuesday. The forward had the hot hand from the floor and easily was the best shooter for the Huskies. However, he did not offer much else in terms of production and was only a point getter. This was his best performance of the season, but he needs to add more to his overall performances to be able to land a starting spot in the rotation.
JANUARY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sets season-high in points Whaley recorded 15 points (7-10 FG, 1-1 3PT), 13 rebounds, three assists, one steal and two blocks in 33 minutes in the 65-54 win over Marquette on Tuesday.
Impact Whaley was rather efficient from the floor in the win Tuesday. The forward was not gifted many chances, but when he was he did not give any regrets. Whaley just missed going perfect and did hit his single attempt from the arc. His most impressive part of his performance was in the paint, where he was a monster grabbing a game-high 13 rebounds. This was by far his best game of the season thus far and could use the momentum moving forward as the Huskies fight for a top spot in the conference.
JANUARY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
