JIM FULLER

UConn forward Sarah Strong makes a basket against Georgetown guard Kelsey Ransom (1) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Paige Bueckers, Sarah Strong lead No. 2 UConn past Georgetown in the teams’ Big East opener.
Paige Bueckers scored 24 points and Sarah Strong had 17 points, 14 rebounds and five assists to lead No. 2 UConn to a 79-44 win over Georgetown in the teams’ Big East opener.
 
UConn forward Liam McNeeley reacts in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Freshmen Liam McNeeley and Sarah Strong thriving under the pressure of playing for UConn
Two of the most important players for the UConn men’s and women’s basketball teams in the early stages of the college basketball season have been freshmen Liam McNeeley for the No. 25 men’s program and Sarah Strong for the second-ranked women’s basketball team.
 
UConn forward Jaylin Stewart, right, slaps hands with UConn guard Aidan Mahaney in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Baylor, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
McNeeley scores 17 points as No. 25 UConn rallies to a 76-72 win over No. 15 Baylor
Liam McNeeley scored 17 points and No. 25 UConn came back from an early deficit to beat No. 15 Baylor 76-72 in the Big 12-Big East Battle.
 
UConn forward Sarah Strong (21) grabs a rebound in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Holy Cross, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Freshman Sarah Strong scores 22 points to lead No. 2 UConn past Holy Cross 88-52
Freshman Sarah Strong scored 22 points and No. 2 UConn outscored Holy Cross by 30 points in the second half of an 88-52 victory.
 
UConn head coach Dan Hurley, left, watches play with assistant coaches Tom Moore, second from left, Luke Murray, center, and associate head coach Kimani Young, right, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
No. 25 UConn shakes off ‘humbling week,’ hosts Baylor to start another challenging 3-game stretch
After losing three games in three days to unranked opponents at the Maui Invitational, the two-time reigning national champion UConn Huskies face another challenging three-game stretch. It begins with Wednesday’s home game against No. 15 Baylor.
 
UConn guard Ahmad Nowell (0) goes up to shoot as Maryland-Eastern Shore forward Christopher Flippin, left, defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
McNeely and Stewart help No. 2 UConn snap 3-game losing streak with 99-45 win
Liam McNeeley and Jaylin Stewart had 16 points each as the second-ranked UConn men’s basketball team snapped a three-game losing streak with a 99-45 win over Maryland Eastern Shore. UConn played without leading scorer Alex Karaban.
 
UConn forward Alex Karaban slaps hands with teammates as they warm up before an NCAA college basketball game against Maryland-Eastern Shore, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Hartford, Conn. Karaban is out with a head injury. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
UConn’s leading scorer Alex Karaban sidelined for Saturday’s game against Maryland Eastern Shore
UConn’s leading scorer Alex Karaban did not play in the second-ranked Huskies game against visiting Maryland Eastern Shore, the university announced about 30 minutes before the start of the game.
 
UConn guard Solo Ball (1) dunks the ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against East Texas A&M, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Solo Ball scores 12 points as No. 2 UConn beats East Texas A&M 81-46
Solo Ball scored 10 of his 12 points in the first half to lead second-ranked UConn to an 81-46 victory over East Texas A&M. Alex Karaban and Liam McNeeley added 11 points apiece, and Aidan Mahaney finished with 10 for the unbeaten Huskies.
 
UConn forward Liam McNeeley (30) shoots in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Le Moyne, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Alex Karaban, Solo Ball help No. 3 UConn rout Le Moyne 90-49
Alex Karaban scored 11 of his 17 points in the first half and No. 3 UConn routed Le Moyne 90-49 on Wednesday night. Liam McNeeley added 15 points for two-time defending national champion UConn (3-0).
 
UConn guard Morgan Cheli (23), center Jana El Alfy (8) and forward Ice Brady (25) celebrate after a basket at the buzzer by guard Ashlynn Shade in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against South Florida, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
No. 2 UConn cruises past South Florida as Geno Auriemma pulls within a victory of NCAA record
Paige Bueckers had 22 points on 9-of-10 shooting as UConn, No. 2 in The Associated Press Top 25 poll, rolled to an 86-49 win over former conference rival South Florida on Sunday.
 
UConn forward Liam McNeeley, center, is pressured by New Hampshire forward Davide Poser, left, and New Hampshire forward Dylan Saunders, right, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Alex Karaban has 17 points as No. 3 UConn overcomes sluggish start to roll past New Hampshire 92-53
Alex Karaban had 17 points, five rebounds, four assists and four blocked shots to help No. 3 UConn beat New Hampshire 92-53 on Saturday night.
 
UConn center Jana El Alfy (8) looks to shoot between Boston University guard Ines Monteagudo Pardo (14) and Boston University forward Allison Schwertner in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Freshmen El Alfy, Strong score 17 points each as No. 2 UConn routs BU 86-32
Jana El Alfy had 17 points and 11 rebounds and fellow freshman Sarah Strong had 17 points and six steals as No. 2 UConn opened its season with an 86-32 win over Boston University.
 
UConn's Championship banner is unveiled in a pregame ceremony before an NCAA college basketball game against Sacred Heart, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Karaban has big all-around game as No. 3 UConn beats Sacred Heart 92-56 in season opener
Alex Karaban had 20 points, seven assists, seven blocks and six rebounds as No. 3 UConn opened the season with a 92-56 win over Sacred Heart.
 
FILE -UConn head coach Dan Hurley celebrates with forward Alex Karaban (11) after their win against Purdue in the NCAA college Final Four championship basketball game, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
No. 3 UConn seeking third consecutive NCAA title, knowing opponents are eager to derail the bid
Each time the topic of the starting lineup for two-time defending national champion UConn comes up, coach Dan Hurley is quick to heap praise on Alex Karaban. Pressed on the other likely starters, Hurley can do little more than shrug his shoulders.
 
FILE -UConn guard Paige Bueckers, left, fights for a loose ball with Iowa guard Gabbie Marshall (24) during the first half of a Final Four college basketball game in the women's NCAA Tournament, Friday, April 5, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
UConn star Paige Bueckers arrives at her final season, eager to chase that elusive national title
UConn star Paige Bueckers is entering her final season with the second-ranked Huskies in pursuit of an elusive national championship. UConn hasn’t won a title since 2016, though it was the national runner-up in 2022.
 
Two touchdowns by Claiborne, late defensive stand spark Wake Forest in 23-20 win over Connecticut
Demond Claiborne had a pair of touchdowns, the Wake Forest defense made a late defensive stand and the Demon Deacons edged UConn 23-20.
 
FILE - UConn head coach Dan Hurley speaks to the media during a news conference ahead of a Final Four college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Thursday, April 4, 2024, in Glendale, Ariz. Dan Hurley said in a radio appearance Thursday, June 13, that his rejection of a six-year, $70 million offer to coach the Los Angeles Lakers wasn’t a “leverage play” because he had already agreed to new contract with UConn.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Dan Hurley says he belongs at UConn after turning down ‘obviously tempting’ offer from Lakers
Dan Hurley says he asked himself where he belongs when considering whether to accept an offer to coach the Los Angeles Lakers or stay at UConn.
 
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