UConn's Karaban Joins Kings

Alex Karaban, UConn’s sharpshooting star and two-time national champion, is headed to the Sacramento Kings after a blockbuster trade that saw him move from the Cavaliers’ 29th pick to the Kings’ 34th spot — a five-spot jump the Kings made to secure him. Karaban, who celebrated his draft day at home with family, brings elite three-point shooting to a Kings team desperate for that kind of firepower. His college resume is stacked: 18 NCAA Tournament wins, three Final Fours, and consistent scoring as a starter. This marks another big win for UConn’s recent draft surge, following Tarris Reed Jr., and ends a five-year drought for the Huskies. Sacramento’s drafting of Karaban and Darius Acuff Jr. signals a bold rebuild. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/65d242ca7f5603d1