ALERT: Hurley’s UConn Huskies Will MEET Purdue In Preseason; Tarris Reed & Alex Karaban Combine PUSH

UConn Huskies men's basketball ignites excitement by adding Purdue to their preseason schedule, setting up a high-profile rematch of the national championship. With matchups against powerhouses like Michigan State and Michigan on the horizon, can Dan Hurley’s reloaded roster rise to the challenge of a stacked non-conference slate? Newcomers like Isaiah Shaw, Landrew, Junior County, and Najai Hines join a team eager to prove itself against elite competition, even as the Big East’s strength is questioned and a new offensive coaching hire looms. The discussion explores how UConn’s scheduling strategy sharpens its NCAA Tournament resume and prepares its young team for Big East play. Insights on NBA Draft prospects Tarris Reed and Alex Karaban highlight their combine performances and pro potential. Plus, changes are coming to Locked On UConn’s coverage with separate basketball and football shows, including player profiles and exclusive interviews with coaches—offering fans deeper access than ever before. 00:00 – UConn vs. Purdue Preview Discussion of UConn men's basketball preseason schedule, including the high-profile matchup with Purdue and its significance for team development and national perception. 07:40 – Roster Turnover & Preseason Challenges Exploration of roster changes, how UConn's young squad and new staff must adapt, insights on early-season competition, and the strategic importance of playing strong non-conference opponents. 13:13 – UConn NBA Prospects In-depth segment on former UConn players pursuing NBA careers, including analysis of Terrence Reed and Alex Karaban’s draft outlooks, and what makes them attractive to NBA teams. 19:23 – Podcast Format Changes Announcements about the future format of Locked On UConn, separating basketball and football coverage, and plans for expanded player/coaching profiles and fan feedback. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast   RugietGet 15% off your treatment → https://rugiet.com/lockedonnhlRugiet. Performance medicine for men. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.