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CBS 13's Jake Gadon joined the show to talk Alex Karaban and more on the Kings.

0:00 .... Ross hello and welcome, introduces the panelists, and dedicates show #254 to Sam Mitchell, who was drafted #54 overall in the 1985 NBA Draft. 0:58 ... Giannis Antetokounmpo is now a member of the Miami Heat after the Bucks traded him on Monday night.  The guys react to the trade and feel like the Bucks took a better deal from Miami than Boston was willing to offer with their package involving Jaylen Brown. 5:35 ... The Heat will need to add some shooting if they want to put a team out there that can compete even though they've added a Hall of Famer in Giannis.  Ross feels that Miami can't go "cheap" and has to stay aggressive. 10:14 ... The Heat have been excellent at developing talent over the years and they will find some diamonds in the rough to complement Giannis and Bam Adebayo. 10:55 ... Ross shares his "wish list" of guys he wants the Heat to go after during the next few months. 12:00 ... The guys discuss the future for the Bucks after losing their best player.  Ross feels like they may even improve on their record from last season under new coach Taylor Jenkins.  Bruce was having flashbacks to 1975 when Milwaukee traded another superstar player who went on to great success with his new team.  World B does not share Ross's optimism about the Bucks prospects next season. 17:10 ... Now that Jaylen Brown knows he was on the trading block, can he return to the Celtics feeling good about his relationship with the team and with fellow star Jayson Tatum? 21:49 ... Julius Randle is traded from Minnesota to Brooklyn in a three team trade that also has Nik Claxton going from the Nets to the Bulls and the Wolves shedding salary and signing Ayo Dosunmu to a contract extension.  The deal frees "Nuclear Naz" Reid to start at power forward for the Wolves. 26:01 ... The guys examine the first round of the draft on Tuesday with an extended discussion of AJ Dybantsa to Washington, Darryn Peterson to Utah, and Cameron Boozer to Memphis. 30:12 ... The guys discuss the big winners in the first round ... Bruce likes OKC drafting 7'3" Aday Mara, who could develop into a defender that can battle Victor Wembanyama more effectively than Chet Holmgren did in the playoffs. 31:14 ... Bruce liked Sacramento choosing Alex Karaban, who reminds him of former Kings sharpshooter Peja Stojakovic. 32:38 ... World B liked the draft choices that Charlotte made with Christian Anderson from Texas Tech and Zuby Ejiafor from St John's.  He also liked Kingston Flemings going to Atlanta as their point guard of the future.  Ross really liked how Memphis snagged Karim Lopez at #21 along with Cam Boozer at #3 and also stockpiled some additional picks with some trades. 36:06 .... Biggest losers?  Bruce cited the seven teams that did not have draft picks in the first round.  World B felt the Nets messed up their first round pick by passing on Darius Acuff and choosing Mikel Brown. 38:21 ... Bruce has a final thought about his work on the NBA Draft between 2003-2017 when he was at ESPN.  Watching the fantasy become a reality for the draftees and their families is something that he never got tired of witnessing 39:21 ... Ross wraps the show TRT 39:40     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Knicks parade took over Manhattan and we recap a wild day with a call to Memes who had the best day ever (00:00:00-00:15:35). Trae Young has opted out. US Open, World Cup and Ronaldo vs Messi (00:15:35-00:41:39). Roger Bennett joins the show to talk about the World Cup, fans around the country, USMNT, Tartan Army and more (00:41:39-01:23:55). Alex Karaban joins the show to talk about the upcoming draft, playing for Dan Hurley, winning 2 titles and more (01:23:55-01:57:43). We finish with a selection of the Mt Rushmore teams and Fyre Fest of the weekYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take

Bob Schmidt, of Fear the 'Fro is joined by Jon Chepkevich of Rookiescale.com to break down the Cavs 2026 NBA Draft Prospects.  We get into nearly every possible name linked to the Cavs at pick #29.  Conversations span Zuby Ejiofor, Henri Veesaar, Allen Graves, Joshua Jefferson, Tarris Reed Jr., Chris Cenac Jr., Alex Karaban, and Jayden Quaintance.

In the latest episode of Small Market Bias, host Paul Garcia was joined by guest Benjamin Bornstein, where they discussed the following topics: (04:15) With 11 players under contract for the upcoming season, the San Antonio Spurs will have 10 open roster spots in the offseason. What team needs do they need to address in the draft? (07:38) Looking at draft prospects in the 20th pick range, with a focus on Allen Graves, Jayden Quaintance, and Chris Cenac Jr. (20:30) Discussing draft prospects in the second round, where the Spurs will have the 35th, 42nd, and 44th picks. A number of players are mentioned here, like Joshua Jefferson, Zuby Ejiofor, Alex Karaban, Emanuel Sharp, and more. (30:31) Pondering whether the Spurs will or should trade some of these picks and whether anyone in the 20th pick range could be ready by next spring to play at the level of competition the Spurs saw in the Western Conference Finals and NBA Finals. Regarding the draft prospects discussed in this episode, you can see the full list by visiting the 2026 Spurs Draft Board 1.0 Sign up for the newsletter at TheSpotUpShot.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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 Finals, Alex Karaban and Tarris Reed's NBA Draft prospects, and the addition of new assistant coach Mike Pegues.Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theuconnfastbreak.substack.com

Stephen Gillaspie of No Ceilings joins Nick and Ray for this episode to talk all things Sacramento Kings draft. They focus on two of the less-discussed guard options for the Kings at #7, Brayden Burries and Ebuka Okorie, as well as Stephen and Nick's targets for the second round picks for the Kings in the 2026 NBA Draft. They cover Burries and Okorie at length, as well as discussing Stephen's thoughts on the other potential guard options for the Kings at the top of the draft. Nick and Stephen also talk about some of their favorite second round options for the Kings, including Alex Karaban, Trevon Brazile, and Joshua Jefferson. Finally, they wrap up with some questions for Ray about how the Kings should approach the 2026 NBA Draft. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nick and Paige continue their 2026 NBA Draft Roulette of past Deep Dives prospects with the forwards. They dive deep on the two most likely candidates from those Deep Dives prospects to go in the lottery, Yaxel Lendeborg and Karim Lopez, as well as covering Dailyn Swain, Allen Graves, Koa Peat, Joshua Jefferson, Dillon Mitchell, and Alex Karaban. Finally, they wrap up by discussing the 2026 No Ceilings NBA Draft Guide.

Nick and Paige continue their 2026 NBA Draft Roulette of past Deep Dives prospects with the forwards. They dive deep on the two most likely candidates from those Deep Dives prospects to go in the lottery, Yaxel Lendeborg and Karim Lopez, as well as covering Dailyn Swain, Allen Graves, Koa Peat, Joshua Jefferson, Dillon Mitchell, and Alex Karaban. Finally, they wrap up by discussing the 2026 No Ceilings NBA Draft Guide.

Nick and Ray discuss the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft and the possibilities for the Sacramento Kings. They cover the players mocked to the Kings at #7 in recent Mock Drafts, before wrapping up by previewing some second round possibilities at #34 and #45. They start out by covering the two players most frequently mocked to the Kings: Kingston Flemings and Darius Acuff Jr. They also discuss Mikel Brown Jr., the third-most frequent Mock Draft selection for the Kings, and Keaton Wagler, who might also be a target for Sacramento. Finally, they briefly discuss Stanford guard Ebuka Okorie before wrapping up with three potential second round options: Alex Karaban, Maliq Brown, and Otega Oweh. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Matt Modderno goes through the wing/forwards he's higher on than consensus in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft. These players could be value pick-ups for the Washington Wizards in the second round or as undrafted free agents. Players include: Joshua Jefferson, Michael Ajayi, Keyshawn Hall, Elijah Mahi, Nick Martinelli, Dillon Mitchell, Alex Karaban, Tre White, and Tyler Nickel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan MailAlex Karaban joins the Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast to talk about everything that's happened since the end of the season, including his experience at the NBA Draft Combine, the pre-draft process, and the next steps in his basketball journey. Alex discusses how this year's combine felt different compared to 2024, improving his vertical leap by 5.5 inches, his favorite and least favorite drills, team workouts, and whether he pays attention to mock drafts. He also shares what he wants NBA teams to know most about him as he prepares for the draft.We also dive into the outlook for UConn Huskies basketball next season, including the roster coming together, the returns of Silas Demary Jr. and Braylon Mullins, thoughts on Solo's wrist injury, and highly regarded transfer Nik Khamenia. Beyond basketball, Alex talks about participating in a Make-A-Wish event at Great Wolf Lodge, watching Steph Castle in the NBA Playoffs, and some of his favorite things about spending time in Chicago — including where he stands on deep dish pizza.

The Chicago Bulls draft rumors are heating up fast, and Bryson Graham may already be showing how aggressive he is willing to be in his first offseason leading the front office.According to reports, the Bulls are one of the teams that have reached out to the Washington Wizards about the possibility of trading up for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Is this real momentum, or just due diligence from a new front office doing its job?Haize breaks down why this is FACTS OR CAP, what it means that Chicago reportedly has no interest in moving off the No. 4 pick unless it is to move up, and why the Bulls are in position to reshape the rebuild with picks No. 4, No. 15, and No. 38.The show also dives into several potential second-round targets at No. 38, including Zuby Ejiofor, Milan Momcilovic, Alex Karaban, Tarris Reed Jr., and Joshua Jefferson. Could the Bulls find a defensive identity piece, a floor-spacing forward, or a high-IQ role player deep in this draft?Plus, the Bulls head coaching search continues, with names like Chris Quinn, Micah Nori, Sean Sweeney, Dave Bliss, and Tiago Splitter confirmed as candidates. With interviews ongoing and the process expected to stretch into June, Haize discusses why this hire matters just as much as the draft itself.Can Bryson Graham nail the coach, maximize the picks, and finally give Bulls fans a real long-term direction? Tap in.

In this episode, Alex Karaban, forward for the UConn Huskies, joins host Joel Johnson, CFP® to talk about the mindset behind high-level performance and learning to handle setbacks as he prepares for the 2026 NBA Draft. Alex shares how his upbringing, work ethic, and mindset have shaped his journey from late-blooming hooper to championship-level player. They explore the discipline, pressure, and growth that come with competing at an elite level. Here's what we discuss in this episode:

Send us Fan MailSTAY TUNED POST CREDITS FOR YOUR VOICEMAILS! In the final episode of our four-year series with Alex Karaban, we reflect on an unforgettable journey at UConn and dive into everything from the emоtions of the past week to what's ahead. Alex shares what it was like preparing for a matchup against a massive Michigan team, how he has handled the tough loss, and what made this year's Final Four experience unique compared to the others. We also get insight into his relentless mindset, including getting back in the gym immediately after returning to Connecticut, along with what surprised him most during his time at UConn and the biggest lessons he's learned along the way.Beyond the court, Alex talks about his favorite non-basketball memories, whether he leaves with any regrets, and the games and moments that will stick with him forever. He breaks down the toughest players he's faced, the best trash talkers, funniest and most underrated teammates, and gives us stories from the locker room and behind the scenes with Coach Hurley that fans haven't heard before. We wrap with a look at what the next few months hold for him, what he'll miss most (and least) about college, his favorite UConn uniform combo, thoughts on sticking with one program in today's era, and advice for the next wave of Huskies like Jayden.

SVP and Stanford Steve are here to recap a weekend of championship basketball. First, Michigan gets it done beating UConn in a game that the Huskies just didn't shoot well enough. The guys discuss what led to Michigan's win and if the championship should be celebrated. Plus, what a career for UConn's Alex Karaban and thoughts on Dusty May scouting Illinois-UConn. Then Steve gets into his experience watching the Women's Final Four in Arizona, including incognito In-N-Out trips, sweet victory for the youngest and some interesting Tesla experiences. SVP also touches on Geno's words and actions regarding the spat with Dawn Staley. Additionally, SVP breaks silence on the potential of the guys moving to the 5 p.m. block on ESPN before getting into a Masters preview. SVP & Steve discuss who they like to wear the green jacket Sunday at the 90th edition at Augusta National. | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (2:07) The CBB portal is absurd (3:32) SVP is LIVE from firm Augusta (6:32) Big Texas has become a thing (7:22) National championship recap (14:47) Final Four recap (18:22) Should Michigan's title be celebrated? (23:37) Cadeau was awesome (25:42) Big Ten Scotty is on cloud nine (27:07) Thoughts on Dusty May scouting ILL-UCONN (28:37) Who asked for The Chainsmokers? (30:37) What a career for Alex Karaban (32:32) Ranking the worst Final Four games (33:47) Women's Final Four recap (35:52) South Carolina upsets UConn (40:32) Thoughts on Geno's words and actions (42:02) UCLA claims first WBB title - reaction (47:42) WBB Final Four highlights (50:12) Steve's Tesla experience (52:08) Phoenix recap (57:30) About the 5 o'clock show… (1:02:55) Welcome to the real world, UConn MBB fans (1:04:30) Who the guys like at Augusta (1:11:35) Gary Woodland's press conference was awesome (1:14:25) Masters Preview (1:16:53) Rankings things dumbest to least dumbest (1:21:40) Thanks for watching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

UConn's bid for a 3rd national championship in four years falls short. Analysis of the game, and post game reaction from Dan Hurley and Alex Karaban.Plus how much did the officiating play a role in this title game?And the transfer portal is officially open. How is it affecting teams in the Tri-State?

In the latest episode of The Michigan Basketball Insider, Sam Webb and Tim McCormick preview the national championship game between Michigan and Connecticut. Tim begins by highlighting Michigan's dominant interior defense and improved three-point shooting in its win over Arizona. He praises Aday Mara for significantly raising his draft stock, potentially into the lottery, and credits Elliot Cadeau's defense as a key factor in the victory. Tim also notes Trey McKenney's shooting has put the freshman on NBA draft boards. The discussion then shifts to the upcoming matchup with UConn, focusing on Danny Hurley's tactical strengths, Tarris Reed's development, and Alex Karaban's versatility. They address Yaxel Lendeborg's knee and ankle injuries, and discuss strategies to protect him defensively, as well as the possible impact of Solo Ball's foot injury for UConn. Although both expect a tougher contest than against Arizona, they predict a close Michigan victory. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 hours and 3 minutes The Sponsors Thank you to Underground Printing for making this all possible. Rishi and Ryan have been our biggest supporters from the beginning. Check out their wide selection of officially licensed Michigan fan gear at their 3 store locations in Ann Arbor or learn about their custom apparel business at undergroundshirts.com. Our associate sponsors are: Peak Wealth Management, Matt Demorest - Realtor and Lender, Ann Arbor Elder Law, Michigan Law Grad, Human Element, Sharon's Heating & Air Conditioning, The Sklars Brothers, Champions Circle, Winewood Organics, Community Pest Solutions, Venue by 4M where record this, and Introducing this season: Radecki Oral Surgery, and Long Road Distillers. 1. Final Four vs Arizona Starts at 0:51 Dave has a new nickname. Was this game... a let down? You could have maybe predicted that Arizona would struggle to score based on their over-reliance on twos. You probably could not have predicted that Michigan would put up over 90 points without Yaxel. Arizona was extremely physical which resulted in foul trouble, but when they got away with it they could score. Michigan forced Arizona into an ungodly number of two point jumpers off the dribble. They were 10-of-32 from mid-range. Arizona missing a dunk felt like the dagger. Michigan's maturity showed, they didn't seem blinded by the lights of the big stage. Elliott Cadeau had the greatest 2-of-14 half of basketball. Yaxel goes out the first time because of foul trouble and Arizona couldn't be more physical than Michigan's guards. Arizona has one way of playing that nobody else could stop, except for Michigan, and Arizona didn't know how to react. When shooting was tough, Trey McKenney stepped up. 16 points on 6-9 shooting, he has changed how we feel about mid-range shooting. [The rest of the writeup and the player after THE JUMP]  2. Hot Takes and National Championship Preview - UConn Starts at 33:42 Takes hotter than ADAY MARA. Connecticut is #9 in Kenpom which feels like a relief, but they do have weird tournament joujou. That's better than having to play Duke at least. Michigan vs Tarris Reed for a national championship is crazy. Tarris has matured into a hoss and is their center, his backup, Eric Reibe, is a freshman and a drop-off but still a good player. They don't really play a second big. Alex Karaban is their second biggest player and he's been around college basketball for forever but he's a big wing. This is a game where Tschetter can play. Michigan can play two bigs and put one of them on Karaban but it might only be for 15-20 minutes of the game. Should Michigan make this into a shooting fest and maximize possessions? Tarris Reed is very difficult to ware out. Braylon Mullens is a freshman 6-6 195 lbs wing that Michigan can overwhelm. Silas Demery is a transfer from Georgia, the point guard, top 25 assist rate, top 100 steal rate. Gets to the line a ton, not that great from two. Solo Ball takes most of his shots from outside of the arc, he has also been seen wearing a boot. Expect UConn to show a lot of different coverages. How much Yaxel will we get? Expect it to be a Blake Corum vs Ohio State situation. He came to Michigan to play in this game so you gotta feel for him if he can't play much. UConn's biggest advantages are blocking two point shots and assists, which Michigan should be able to take advantage of. Their path to victory is to replicate what Purdue did in the Big Ten Championship game. Once again, the difference in this game will be Aday Mara. No Paul Szelc won't be officiating this game!  ADDENDUM - Solo Ball was reported as being in a boot while this was recorded. If he's not able to play that is a huge drop-off. Even if he plays he's not going to be 100%, much like Yaxel.  3. Hot Takes and Gimmicky Top Five Commercial Takes Starts at 1:20:48 You know AI companies are running out of money because they can't even get Snoop Dogg on their commercials. Charles Barkley will say anything. Has Jennifer Garner acted in anything besides Capital One commercials in the last decade? AT&T did predict the Michigan Tennessee game. Are they putting the cocaine back in Coke? Tall Boozer looks like a normal Boozer, small Boozer looks like an AI recreation of a Boozer.  4. Potpourri: WBB, Hockey, and Football Bits Starts at 1:34:22 Women's basketball was dumptrucked, but at least we now can empathize with all the teams that played MBB. The game has gotten two chalky; it's the same four one-seeds, repeats of the same games. Is there a ceiling on this team, unless they suddenly double the money they put into it? David's hockey takes: Denver is not like or MSU who's going to take the puck off your stick, and those are the teams that Michigan struggles with. He likes Michigan with four lines and snipers versus a smaller goalie—shot quality game. Brian hates that it's Denver in the tournament. Is there a team that's looked better than Michigan in the Playoff? Wisconsin-NoDak is a pick 'em but matchup-wise Wisconsin would rather be playing Michigan. North Dakota got walked to the Frozen Four. If we lose Seth has to wear Denver jersey to the podcast. Football bits: We're in the ping-pong table removal phase. It's okay that Underwood's throwing interceptions, because he's trying them. Non-insane QB run approach. Next QB is Carr. Hiter hype continues, Salesi Moa is popping. Eli Owens fullback talk. Brian doesn't buy the talk of Babalola starting when he's been hurt, but Sprague at RG can only mean that because Frazier is securing a spot. Defensively the DT situation is good on Palepale and not good that Lea'ea is "smart" vs "much larger." Seth loves the Edokpayi talk, Benny Patterson is a Mike-Mo. Kind of a good sign the three young LBs are getting a lot of talk (albeit with a simplification). Good sign that Bracy is getting talked up for his coverage. MUSIC: "The Wino I Know"—Jimmy Buffett "Ruby"—White Denim "Long Weekend"—Cut Worms “Across 110th Street”—JJ Johnson and his Orchestra   

Brad Evans and Pat Boyle share their boldest takes for the Final Four. From Brad predicting an Illinois blowout and a Michigan-Arizona double-overtime thriller to Pat's picks for standout performances by Alex Karaban and Anthony Dell'Orso.

UConn Men's Basketball Head Coach Dan Hurley joins Adam to talk about the Huskies thrilling last second victory over Duke, Braylon Mullins shot, the best win of his career, the greatness of Alex Karaban, the mystery of his missing pin, why he didn't have his pants on in the locker room after the game and the viral video of his Mom cursing. Adam and Bob Stew re-live the end of UConn / Duke and discuss whether it's the greatest ending in the history of College Basketball. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan MailFresh off one of the wildest finishes of the tournament, UConn's Alex Karaban joins the show to break down the Huskies' unbelievable buzzer-beater win over Duke to send them to the Final Four. From a rough start and 19-point deficit to the final shot heard by 19 million viewers, Karaban takes us inside the mindset, momentum shifts, and locker room energy that fueled the comeback.

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. In this episode, we discuss the Sweet 16 victory over Michigan State, driven by their senior leaders Alex Karaban and Tarris Reed Jr., and how the Huskies match up against the Blue Devils. We also discuss the success story of this season and what it would mean to take down the evil empire one more time.Enjoy!Check out our YouTube channel for press conferences and other content! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theuconnfastbreak.substack.com

Send us Fan MailAlex Karaban joins the show to break down UConn Huskies men's basketball's strong start in the NCAA Tournament and what's fueling the team's momentum.We dive into:- A recap of the wins in the first two rounds- Preparing for a big showdown with Michigan State in Washington, D.C.- How the team handles recent shooting struggles- Karaban's career-high performance vs. UCLA- Teammates stepping up amid injuries- Mindset heading into the next stage of March Madness

a little Alex Karaban and underrated recruit of Geno's (Jamelle Eliott) 

Alex playing in the Gardens in New York & Boston 

Alex Karaban's continued development as a player as he prepares to move on

4:30 Interview with Stevens Head Coach Bobby Hurley; The Ducks are MAC Freedom Tournament Champions20:40 UConn makes the plays late to top Seton Hall; A salute to the ultimate UConn Husky, Alex Karaban. Dan Hurley on Karaban's career at UConn.33:40 Where does Seton Hall go from here? How can they get a bid to the NCAAs?34:40 St. John's drubs Villanova; A triple-double for Zuby and Ian Jackson comes alive. Zuby on staying at St. John's. Rick Pitino on coaching Zuby for 3 years.43:50 Rutgers hangs on to win at Maryland. What players should Rutgers retain? Will Steve Pikiell or Rick Pitino go after Seton Hall big man Najai Hines? 49:30 Rutgers fires Women's Basketball Coach Coquese Washington51:30 MAAC Tournament Look Ahead

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 and walloping St. John's before a Senior Day special from Alex Karaban to cement itself as one of the best teams in the country.In this episode, Aman and Patrick discuss: Acceptable ways to cope with a loss, the rising sense of urgency from Karaban and Tarris Reed Jr., and the team's trajectory as we get close to the start of postseason play. No Dan Madigan in this episode, but he's got a great excuse, we promise!Download, follow, and review us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!Photo: Ian Bethune This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theuconnfastbreak.substack.com

Send a textAlex Karaban joins the Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast following a huge week for UConn basketball.We break down:The bounce-back win at Villanova after the loss to CreightonAdjustments vs. St. John's physicalityThe Tarris steal ➝ Karaban outlet ➝ Braylon 3 sequenceImproved inbounds execution vs pressureThe impact of UConn's benchPlus — an emotional Senior Day at Gampel Pavilion:Ceremony with family & friendsHuskies of Honor recognitionFan tributes in the arenaAnd, we break down five big Alex plays for him to blind rank his top 5.

Send a textAlex Karaban joins the Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast during a pivotal stretch of the season. He breaks down what was clicking in the games against Creighton and Xavier, what stood out in the loss to St. John's, and how the team responded in practice before bouncing back.Karaban also reflects on becoming the winningest player in UConn history, whether the postgame honor caught him by surprise, and what it means to see legends like Hasheem Thabeet recognized while thinking about his own legacy. We get into Solo Ball heating up, Silas Demary Jr.'s near triple-double, reconnecting with Samson Johnson at Butler, and the mindset of simply getting it done in tight games like Georgetown.

Send us a textUConn Men's Basketball's Alex Karaban joins the podcast to break down the Huskies' 19–1 start and 9–0 run in Big East play. We talk expectations vs. reality, how this team has handled closer games, and what's stood out defensively at the midway point of the season.Karaban dives into the tough back-and-forth win against Villanova, what clicked after a quiet first half, and how players like Solo, Jaylin, and Jayden are stepping up. He also shares what it takes to win gritty road games at places like Seton Hall, and the difference between blowout wins and grind-it-out victories.

#BeAGoodFriend and check out episode #156 of #FeeneyTalksWithFriends featuring Rino Ouellet.It was great to talk and eat Dirt Wings with my #friend, Rino! Rino is the Beverage Program Director and FOH Hiring Manager. We talked about:The holiday season (minute 1)Sagamore Rye Whiskey from Matt Whitney (minute 3)34 years at J. TImothy's  (minute  4.30)The J.Timothy's 35th Annual Golf Tournament on May 18, 2026 (minute 7.30)Travel back in time to 1989 (minute 9.30)Helping Plainville Food Pantry and The John Huey Scholarship (minute 11)“Controlled Chaos" (minute 13)Confirm or Deny: J. Tim's sold 12 tons of wings during last year's Super Bowl (minute 15)Barry aka “Dirt” was the pitcher on the J. Timothy's Softball Team  (minute 17)Close-up view of The Dirt Wings (minute 20)Jim Welch and Tim Adams created J. Timothy's (minute 22)Being on the Food Network in 2016 (minute 24)BOH vs. FOH (minute 26)3 Keys to the Beverage Program Director and FOH HIring Manager (minute 29)Wing Tasting Time!! (minute 34)The Bear, Waiting & Burnt (minute 36)Rino's Go-To Meal (minute 37)In 2025, 430 tons of wings were sold and 80% were Dirt Wings (minute 39)Only 5 Flavors offered  (minute 41)50th Year Anniversary is coming up  (minute 43)Does Dan Hurley really get free wings for life? (minute 44)Alex Karaban and teammates showed up for a fundraiser at J. Tims (minute 48)Congrats to Teddy from Martin Rosols for going from 2 children to 3  (minute 50)Events: First, Last, Best, Worst (minute 52)Volunteering at Plainville HS for 3 days during a snowstorm (minute 57)Selfie pic of The Sunday Night Crew (minute 1.00)@RinoEatsAndDrinks on Instagram (minute 1.01)Rino's favorite pizza (minute 1.03)Rapid Fire Questions (minute 1.04)Beers from New Park Brewing (minute 1.05)Podcast Sponsors: Directline Media - www.directlinemediaproductions.com/The Fix IV - www.thefixivtherapy.comWest Hartford Lock - www.westhartfordlock.comKeating Agency Insurance - www.keatingagency.comGoff Law Group - www.gofflawgroup.netParkville Management - www.parkvillemanagement.comLuna Pizza - www.lunapizzawh.com/lunas-menuPeoplesBank - www.bankatpeoples.comFloat 41 - www.float41.comMaximum Beverage - www.maximumbev.comSally and Bob's - www.sallyandbobs.com

Paige and Nick cover Texas Tech sophomore guard Christian Anderson and UConn senior forward Alex Karaban in this episode. They start out with a deep dive into Anderson's exceptional offensive game, before discussing his defense and some areas for improvement on that end. Then, they talk about Alex Karaban, his shooting returning to form this year, and his potential translation to the NBA level. Finally, they wrap up with a quick discussion from Nick about his recent scouting trip to see UC Davis-UC Irvine before they both get into a Rank 'Em about some top guards in the 2026 NBA Draft class, including Anderson and a prospect they had previously covered on Deep Dives. Timestamps: 2:00: Christian Anderson offense 22:00: Christian Anderson defense 33:00: Alex Karaban 53:00: UCD/UCI and guard Rank 'Em To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paige and Nick cover Texas Tech sophomore guard Christian Anderson and UConn senior forward Alex Karaban in this episode. They start out with a deep dive into Anderson's exceptional offensive game, before discussing his defense and some areas for improvement on that end. Then, they talk about Alex Karaban, his shooting returning to form this year, and his potential translation to the NBA level. Finally, they wrap up with a quick discussion from Nick about his recent scouting trip to see UC Davis-UC Irvine before they both get into a Rank 'Em about some top guards in the 2026 NBA Draft class, including Anderson and a prospect they had previously covered on Deep Dives. Timestamps: 2:00: Christian Anderson offense 22:00: Christian Anderson defense 33:00: Alex Karaban 53:00: UCD/UCI and guard Rank 'Em To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex joins the show to talk about his career playing for the UConn Huskies and their two National Championships.

Send us a textAlex Karaban joins the podcast to recap UConn's statement comeback win over Providence last night and what flipped the switch when it mattered most. We dive into the huge effort from Silas DeMary Jr. and Braylon Mullins;  the team getting back into the swing of things after the holiday break, and what film review has looked like for the Huskies during this stretch of the season.Karaban also shares insight into the team's mindset, adjustments being made on both ends of the floor, and what fans should keep an eye on moving forward.

Send us a textUConn's Alex Karaban joins the podcast to break down the Huskies' non-conference run and what's ahead as Big East play approaches.Karaban talks about returning to Kansas for a second time, staying composed when things weren't going perfectly, and watching Braylon have a breakout performance. He reflects on revenge wins, quick turnarounds, and getting back to Madison Square Garden.The conversation also covers Tarris Reed's return, closing games with timely threes, and earning praise from opposing coaches like Sean Miller. Alex shares his mindset heading into Big East play, areas he wants to improve, and how the team is preparing for Butler and DePaul.And finally, stay tuned for some fun off-the-court moments as we talk Christmas wishes, best gifts he's ever received, locker room gift-giving, and who's easiest (and hardest) to shop for on the roster.

Send us a textGet ready for a deep dive into UConn Men's Basketball with Alex Karaban as he breaks down the Huskies' big win over Illinois, shares what the team's Thanksgiving week was like, and looks ahead to a massive road matchup at Kansas.

Send us a textWe've got Alex Karaban on the pod! We break down UConn basketball's hot start, including the big UConn vs. BYU win, what it was like playing a “home” game in Boston, and Alex's surprising rise as a dunker.

Send us a textDan Hurley and Alex Karaban join us for a special episode of the podcast. We look back on Dan and Alex's time in Storrs together, preview the upcoming season, dive into what film session is like, and the two weigh in on Jared's Chick-fil-A gameday superstition.

Alex Karaban talks to Matt Norlander to preview the Huskies 2025-2026 season.

Send us a textAlex Karaban joins the show to break down the entire UConn Huskies roster heading into the new season! Get insight on every player, behind-the-scenes stories from summer workouts, and all the details on the annual Huskies softball game — including a little controversy.

Send us a textAlex Karaban of UConn Men's Basketball joins us to give a summer check in. He shares his early thoughts on the newcomers and returners, his offseason focuses, what he's doing off the court this summer, and more.

UConn got a huge boost with the return of Alex Karaban on Tuesday. Huskies look top-10 good heading into next season, according Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander. Plus: How good is Duke's big portal get Cedric Coward? Will Brad Underwood's ploy to load up on Balkan-bred basketball players make Illinois a Final Four contender? Plus: How much is Shaquille O'Neal actually going to be doing at Sacramento State? There's two off-the-board convos as well. Naturally, Norlander and GP had to address the debate taking over the internet: would 100 men defeat a gorilla in do-or-die combat? And: Is Kendrick Lamar having the best year of any rapper ever? 00:45 - Alex Karaban is returning to UConn 17:59 - Duke has a Coward on the roster 29:54 - USC, Illinois, Shaq and more: News And Notes 1:00:16 - 100 Men vs 1 Gorilla: Who Wins?

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Special episode here! Before we get to all the portal talk, you'll notice a surprise intro. Longtime listeners are aware that one of Matt Norlander's all-time favorite bands is Guster. And after literal years of waiting, the pod has a new intro theme song. So, to commemorate this, Norlander invited on two Gusters to introduce the song. Entertaining and unhinged. We think you'll enjoy it. For the full/uncut version of their conversation, head here at our YouTube page to watch the 15-minute video. As for today's show topics: The transfer portal is closed for the 2025 cycle. And some schools picked up some BIG names. GP and Norlander recap the biggest movement in recent days and give an updated read on the top 25 teams. 00:00 - GUSTER ❤️ 03:16 - St. John's and Rick Pitino have a claim as the 2025 portal champs 15:00 - Can UConn compete with SJU if it loses Alex Karaban to the NBA Draft? 23:55 - Did PJ Haggerty overestimate his market before entering the portal? 38:18 - A look at Duke's roster situation after losing zero players to the portal 51:01 - Other portal news + notes and a look at Parrish's Top 25 And 1 

On today's show Torres talks Arkansas wild weekend, as a loaded team comes together - is it the SEC's best?! Plus, Denzel Aberdeen to Kentucky, Ian Jackson to St. John's and PJ Haggerty's insane NIL asking price. Finally, UConn's dominoes are beginning to fall - where a five-star is out the door and veteran Alex Karaban could be next Did John Calipari just put together the SEC's best team (2:00): Torres opens by discussing Arkansas' big week. With several key players announcing their return, portal pieces + two McDonald's All-Americans, did John Calipari just put together the SEC's best team? Kentucky locks in its last piece (24:00): From there, Torres talks Kentucky's potential final addition in guard Denzel Aberdeen. What will he bring after helping Florida win a national title last season?! A portal player's crazy demands, Pitino adds another + UConn's puzzle pieces come together (38:00): Finally, we wrap the show talking about the other big news of the weekend. Portal star PJ Haggerty has made some INSANE demands - what school is most likely to meet them?! Rick Pitino adds maybe his biggest recruit yet (51:00) + UConn's roster is coming together. Did we get an unofficial answer to if star Alex Karaban is coming back next season (1:01:)? Fioboc is giving listeners of the Aaron Torres Pod 20% on their next purchase - for their FULL STORE of beautiful new clothes: Check out their entire store here Also, thank you to Caulipuffs, the healthy, yet delicious snack that is taking over your grocery isle! For more details - visit CauliPuffs.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Griffin Warner and Big East Ben talk CBB weekend betting. The guys also give out best bets and preview the biggest games. CBB Weekend Preview + Best Bets (February 14, 2025) – Summary Introduction (0:14 - 1:31) Host Griffin Warner and co-host Big East Ben introduce the latest episode of the Need for Seeds College Basketball Podcast, presented by Pregame.com. They reflect on last week's best bets, with Big East Ben going 0-2, though their season record remains strong (22-13, 63% overall). Ben's personal record is 11-7 (61%), while Griffin leads at 11-6 (65%). They discuss key takeaways from the UCLA vs. Illinois game and Creighton's struggles, including Liam McNeely's 38-point, 10-rebound performance. Discussion on UConn & Creighton (1:32 - 4:57) Big East Ben criticizes UConn's play, suggesting they might suffer an early tournament exit due to turnover issues and poor defensive matchups. He also slams Alex Karaban, calling him the worst preseason All-American of all time. Warner counters, noting UConn's late-season peaks, improved health, and their win at Creighton, despite foul trouble and injuries. However, both hosts agree UConn's success is unsustainable if they rely on two players. Game Previews & Best Bets Wisconsin vs. Purdue (6:11 - 8:56) Wisconsin is 9-2 against the spread (ATS) on the road and leads the Big Ten in three-point shooting. Purdue relies on interior scoring (highest two-point FG distribution in Big Ten). Defensive battle: Purdue has the 2nd-best defense, Wisconsin 3rd-best in Big Ten. Big East Ben's pick: Under 149.5 points due to defensive dominance. Griffin Warner's pick: Purdue -5, citing their dominance at home. Boise State vs. San Diego State (8:56 - 14:54) San Diego State is 2-8 ATS at home and struggles defensively without fouling (304th in free throw rate). Boise State is #2 in Mountain West in free throw attempts and shoots 75-76% from the line. Big East Ben's pick: Boise State +1.5, citing their free-throw advantage and rebounding. Griffin Warner's pick: San Diego State -1.5, believing their home-court respect will hold. Houston vs. Arizona (14:55 - 19:14) Arizona relies on inside scoring (43rd in two-point FG %) but struggles with three-point shooting (276th in the nation). Houston has the 3rd-best two-point defense in the country and forces turnovers. Big East Ben's pick: Houston -1.5, citing defensive edge and rebounding. Griffin Warner's pick: Arizona +1.5, trusting their home-court strength. Michigan State vs. Illinois (20:20 - 23:40) Illinois lost by 2 at Michigan State earlier despite their best player fouling out in 8 minutes. Michigan State lacks shooting and struggles against zone defenses. Big East Ben's pick: Illinois -6, predicting a dominant win. Griffin Warner's pick: Illinois -6, doubting Michigan State's resilience. Auburn vs. Alabama (23:41 - 30:26) Alabama is a 2.5-point home favorite, but Auburn is statistically the most talented team. Auburn's top-ranked offense faces Alabama's No. 2-ranked offense (KenPom ratings). Big East Ben's pick: Under 172.5, expecting tight defense in a high-stakes game. Griffin Warner's pick: Alabama -2.5, trusting their home advantage. Best Bets & Promo Code (30:27 - 37:08) Big East Ben's Best Bet: SMU -7.5 vs. Wake Forest (SMU dominates weak ACC teams at home). Griffin Warner's Best Bet: Furman -2 vs. UNC Greensboro (Furman undervalued in the market). Promo Code: Slam25 for $25 off a college basketball season subscription at Pregame.com. Final Thoughts The episode wraps with banter about betting, personal life, and college basketball trends. They remind listeners to tune in as March Madness approaches and encourage responsible betting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices