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UConn Fast Break
by UConn Daily
A UConn men's basketball show with analysis, breakdowns and plenty of takes. theuconnfastbreak.substack.com
Episodes
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Jordan Page commits, Big East contenders
Fresh out of Big East Media Day and the verbal commitment of Jordan Page, the podcast crew comes together to discuss Hurley’s second five-star for 2027 and contenders around the league. The UConn Fast Break is now a part of the Basket Under Review network, a website focused on national college...
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NaVorro Bowman Jr. Commits, Full Schedule Rundown
The Big East schedule is out, so we now have the entire list of opponents and dates for this upcoming season. Huzzah! In this episode, we review the full 2026-2027 slate and the commitment of NaVorro Bowman Jr., plus a few other targets on UConn’s radar. Enjoy! (Photo Credit: Instagram…
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Many New Faces in Storrs
Tom Moore retired. Luke Murray got a head coaching gig. Ten new players joined the roster, including an intriguing late addition from Real Madrid. It’s been quite the summer for the UConn Huskies, and preseason is still a couple of months away from getting started, but we have a lot to discuss…
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Hot Husky Summer
We have some new Huskies to discuss and a new name in the mix for the final roster spot that could be very intriguing. Also, shoutout to Colben Landrew for getting a Team USA nod in the U18 AmeriCup. In this episode of the podcast, we discuss the state of the roster, Steph Castle in the NBA…
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Hello Oskar, Nils, and Duke
The offseason train keeps on humming, as UConn added two more pieces in the portal and confirmed a marquee addition to its non-conference schedule. In this episode, Aman and Patrick break down the commitments of Oskar Giltay and Nils Machowski and make early guesses on the starting lineup. We…
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Portal Time, Portal Time
The UConn men’s basketball Huskies are going to be very good in 2026-2027. Dan Hurley and his staff have done an incredible job on retention and recruiting of new players in the early portal period. Some guys are leaving, and we’re sad to see them go, but it’s hard to be anything but excited…
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What a Run
The 2025-2026 UConn Huskies fought all the way to the final game’s final whistle. Their comeback effort fell short against Michigan on Monday night, but they delivered an inspiring performance despite injuries across the starting lineup and a clear size disadvantage. In this end-of-season…
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Final Four Preview: Here for rings, not watches
The UConn Huskies are good. They came back against Duke in the Elite Eight and now they’re in Indy. The haters will say UConn is the team with the lowest odds to win it all, but that hasn’t stopped the Huskies before. Enjoy! Check out our preview content on YouTube! This is a public episode. If…
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UConn > Duke
We shocked the world, again. Braylon Mullins hit one of the greatest buzzer beaters in college basketball history, sending Duke packing and putting the Huskies in their third Final Four in four years. It’s hard to even comprehend how the Huskies came back from a 19-point deficit that looked worse...
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Elite Eight ft. Duke
The UConn Huskies are in the Elite Eight for the third time in four years and 14th time as a program, with 13 of those appearances coming since 1990. Up next, they take on a favored Duke team that’s the tourney’s top overall seed and, as usual, loaded with blue-chippers and NBA Draft prospects.…
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How Sweet It Is
The UConn Huskies are in the Sweet 16 and their senior leaders are hooping. In this episode, we discuss the win over UCLA, the Michigan State “rematch,” and the markers of success for this season. Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...
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NCAAT Preview: Appropriate Levels of Respect for Furman
It’s that time of year, folks, to put the regular season and all of its issues in the past and look forward to another year of UConn overachievement in the NCAA Tournament. But first, Furman, a pesky Southern Conference team that was the six-seed in its conference tournament before winning three...
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That New March Feeling
The haters wanted it so bad. They said the UConn Huskies didn’t have the goods because they wanted it to be true, or they were desperate for attention online. Either way, the haters are wrong, proven to be losers once again. Dan Hurley’s squad shook off the Creighton loss by thumping Villanova…
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Have You Tried Liking Sports?
UConn men’s basketball beat Butler and Georgetown after losing to St. John’s, but it’s still not good enough, according to some Husky fans. If you’ve been tracking the discourse after UConn’s 79-75 win over Georgetown on Saturday, the environment at games is bad, the team isn’t great enough, and…
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We Are So Back (Also Never Left)
UConn men’s basketball is 22-1, but you would not have known the season was going so well based on the tenor of the fan discourse. In this episode, we discuss managing expectations, the highs and lows of organized sports, two blowout wins, and preview the St. John’s matchup. Subscribe to The…
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Chatting Huskies with Andy Katz
As Big East play ramps up, UConn has survived a few close calls. In this episode, we discuss the Providence and Seton Hall games, and also interview Andy Katz! The national college hoops reporter was on the sidelines for the broadcast of the Huskies’ win over Seton Hall and shared his thoughts on...
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The "Beating Bad Teams By A Lot" Era
Dan Hurley’s Huskies have been taking care of business, riding a 10-game winning streak as they’ve ripped through their first four Big East opponents, averaging a 19-point margin of victory in that span. In this episode, we review the wins over Xavier and Marquette before previewing Wednesday...
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Back in Action
A quick preview of today’s Xavier matchup. We tried to make a video preview, like we used to do in the 2024 season, and started back for the Butler game. But technical issues occurred. We are listening and learning. Also: Our preview for this game on The UConn Blog and a recent Storrs Central...
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Winter (Break) is Coming
In this episode, we discuss UConn’s wins over Texas and Butler, including the Jayden Ross breakout, the Solo Ball slumpbuster, and other highlights and concerns around the team. Dan Hurley has pointed to a lack of killer instinct, while anyone watching can see that they aren’t fully together...
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It's Crowded Up Here
The Huskies are 9-1 ahead of their final non-conference game. They’ve racked up four wins over ranked opponents, representing some of the top squads in the nation, with their lone loss coming by four points to the No. 1 team in the country at home, with two key players out. Those two players are...
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These Huskies Are Running
In this episode, Aman, Dan, and Patrick discuss UConn’s wins over Illinois and Kansas before previewing the East Texas A&M and Florida matchups. We covered the glory of Malachi Smith, the emergence of two stud freshmen, and a team rounding into form, even though it’s not yet fully healthy. You…
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Mixing It Up
UConn is 1-1 in its marquee non-conference games thus far, with missing players having a notable role in both outcomes. Overall, though, Dan Hurley’s squad has looked pretty good. In the latest episode of The UConn Fast Break, Aman, Dan, and Patrick discuss the Huskies’ 5-1 start, including the…
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Big Days Ahead
UConn men’s basketball is 3-0 after wins over New Haven, UMass Lowell, and Columbia to start the regular season. For the most part, all systems appear to be running smoothly for Dan Hurley’s squad. We’ll see their first big test on Saturday against BYU. After the return of Tarris Reed Jr., the...
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UConn is Good, We Think
After two exhibition games, UConn men’s basketball has demonstrated tantalizing depth and defensive prowess, and we can’t help but feel pretty good about it. In this episode, Aman, Patrick and Dan discuss their reviews of the new People’s Bank Arena and the Huskies’ two preseason performances...
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First Looks at the New Squad
On Monday night, the UConn Huskies played their first of two exhibition games, beating Boston College comfortably, 71-52. In this episode, Aman, Dan, and Patrick discuss their takeaways from the exhibition opener as well as initial thoughts on how the rotation shook out and the recent commitments...
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The Non-Con of Your Dreams (if the conference is bad)
In our latest episode of The UConn Fast Break podcast, Aman, Patrick and Dan discuss the latest additions to the roster, highlights from the non-con, and thoughts on the preseason hype around new and returning players for this year’s squad. Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to...
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The FIBA U-19 Episode
We had a lot to discuss in this episode: Liam McNeeley landing with the Hornets, lots of Huskies making moves in the NBA, and future Huskies showing out on the international stage. We also offered guesses on which Huskies will be drafted next year and a little bit on how we’re feeling about the...
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The Schedule, the Roster, & the New People's Bank
We are on to next season, folks, and a lot of change is coming. Yes, schools can start paying players, which is a huge deal. But in actual sports terms, UConn men’s hoops has had a ton of great news drop lately: New recruits, big names for the non-conference schedule, and even a new sponsor for…
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What A Day
We predicted Malachi Smith to UConn. One of us placed a very early wager on Steph Castle for NBA Rookie of the Year, and we were discussing it all season. In the latest episode, Aman, Patrick, and Madigan discuss the return of Alex Karaban, the newest addition to the coaching staff, and other...
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Portal-palooza
Solo and J-Stew are back. Two freshmen and a sophomore are in the portal, along with Aidan Mahaney. Liam McNeeley declared for the NBA Draft. We’re waiting to hear from the others. It’s going to be a new-look Husky squad next year, especially after the addition of Silas Demary Jr., a 6-foot-5…
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On to The Offseason
As we have stated all year, the only thing we knew to expect from the 2024-2025 Huskies was the unexpected. In the NCAA Tournament, that unexpectedness arrived in the form of UConn’s best defensive performances of the season and a near-upset of top-seeded Florida in a rock fight that nobody would...
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A March of Appreciation
After seeing a loss to Creighton in the Big East Tournament semis and the Huskies landing an 8-seed in a West Region with a wicked tough No. 1 seed, we’re trying to find the right mix of caution and enthusiasm. At the very least, some Big East pride is on the line against the allegedly excellent...
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A Good Vibes Moment
Despite an up-and-down ride through the regular season, UConn men’s hoops finished with a respectable final record and landing spot in the Big East standings. The Huskies can still make some noise in the conference and NCAA tournaments, especially with their leaders playing so well and others...
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Sparking Joy in March
This week, Aman, Dan, and Patrick discuss the wins over Georgetown and Providence and whether this stretch of consistent victories means anything for the future. Also, Tarris Reed Jr. is becoming a problem (for opposing teams). We also preview the Marquette matchup and get into postseason...
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Serious Times for Serious People
Through 27 games, we have a pretty solid idea of what this UConn men’s basketball team is all about. The roster has some real limitations and at this point, it seems unlikely that the Huskies can wash away the inconsistency they’ve shown as a group throughout the season. But all is not lost, some...
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Not So Great Expectations
What a weird, rollercoaster of a week. It’s been a weird season as a whole, with many surprises, including untimely losses and player arcs that haven’t gone as hoped. Some of the wins have been surprising as well. Being down 14 at one point in a game against DePaul was unexpected, almost as...
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Liam Saves the Day
Before his January 1st injury at DePaul, Liam McNeeley’s start to the season was impressive enough. The five-star freshman had demonstrated scoring ability from all three levels, and great passing, and defensive prowess — the Huskies’ defensive ratings were higher with him in the lineup. In his...
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Two wins. No follow-up questions
In the latest episode of The Fast Break Podcast, Aman, Patrick, and Dan break down the Huskies’ surprising performances against DePaul and Marquette, including a discussion on the booing that was heard at the XL Center last Wednesday. We also previewed the St. John’s matchup as well as the NBA...
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(No) Panic at the Disco
It’s been a tough ride for Dan Hurley and the Huskies lately in Big East play, especially with the injury to Liam McNeeley. Perhaps the freshman is more critical to this year’s success than we thought, but we are seeing some positive developments for UConn despite these close losses piling up. In...
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Road Trip Redemption
UConn men’s basketball went 1-1 over the last week, with many highs and some lows across a tight loss to Villanova and the relatively comfortable win over Georgetown. Though the Nova game was marked by missed opportunities at the end, Dan Hurley’s squad did not let that phase them as they…
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Chaos in Gampel
Dan Hurley said it best: this season is no coronation. That’s what Husky fans were getting used to. At the end of last season, UConn men’s basketball was an inevitable monster, finishing with 13 straight wins and a second consecutive national championship bolstered by double Big East crowns after...
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Fast Times in Big East Play
**An earlier version of this podcast was published containing dead audio due to technical difficulties. We apologize and promise to do better next time.** The UConn Huskies have shown tremendous resolve and poise as they began league play with wins over Xavier, Butler, and DePaul. They’re hosting...
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Everything is fine, actually
Just when the haters and losers were ready to throw dirt on the Huskies, pushing them out of the top-25 rankings, Dan Hurley’s squad has roared back into the national conversation with three straight statement wins. Beating Baylor without Alex Karaban was gutsy. They took care of business at…
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Waiting for a Test
Dan Hurley’s new-look squad for 2024-2025 has yet to be tested so far this season, playing four teams ranked below 300 in KenPom to start the schedule. We’ve seen some guys emerge as major contributors early, while others are experiencing growing pains. But we don’t know who Hurley will be…
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Season opener thoughts, another 2025 recruit, and a look around the Big East
UConn’s quest for three-peat is officially underway, and we break down how the team looked in its first test of the new season. We also discuss Jacob Furphy’s commitment and what he adds to an already loaded 2025 recruiting class. Lastly, the crew takes a look around the Big East and discusses…
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Recruiting, the URI exhibition, and Big East Media Day
Dan Hurley and his staff are on an absolute tear on the recruiting trail, earning commitments from three top-30 prospects from the Class of 2025. As a result, we’re expecting more trophies, more draft picks, and some exciting innovations on the court after the Huskies bring in two five-star combo...
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Embracing a new era for UConn men's hoops
Not too long ago, just a few years back, the prevailing mood for UConn men’s basketball fans was fear. Will we be okay? Are our best years behind us? Can it ever be as good as it was? These were the haunting questions UConn fans were dealing with, most intensely from around 2016 to 2018, with a...
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NBA Draft Preview: Big day for the progrum
We preview the NBA Draft from the UConn perspective, with our final takes on where the mock drafters have placed the fellas and some ideal landing spots for them. No matter what happens Wednesday night, it’ll be a good one for the program. Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to...
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Dan Hurley is staying put
The chase for the three-peat is on! UConn fans just survived a scary long weekend from Thursday to Monday with the news that the NBA was hot in pursuit of Dan Hurley. Rumors that the offer was for over $100 million added to those fears, but at the end of the day the man from Jersey City decided…
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Karaban Returns
Good news everyone, Alex Karaban is coming back! In this episode, we discuss the implications of the Massachusetts native returning for a third season in Storrs, including the possibilities for him, for his team, and for his NBA Draft stock. This opens up some juicy lineup possibilities, from...
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A UConn men's basketball show with analysis, breakdowns and plenty of takes.
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