The UConn men’s basketball season kicks off on Monday against Northern Arizona. Here’s a look at the Huskies’ vitals heading into 2023-24:
By the Numbers
38 – Returning 38% of scoring, UConn will count on jumps from returners and freshmen to step up.
3 – Three Huskies (Donovan Clingan, Stephon Castle, Alex Karaban) recognized for Big East preseason awards.
6 – Program’s highest preseason AP ranking since 2011-12, UConn is “in the mix” for championship No. 6.
.650 – Last year’s Big East winning percentage will be a motivational tool as Huskies look for more success in conference.
14.4 – Clingan’s block percentage in 13.1 minutes per game last season, he hopes it continues with minutes doubled.
17-0 – UConn’s record against nonconference opponents in 2022-23, this year’s schedule is more challenging.
Roster breakdown
1 Solomon Ball
6-3 Freshman Guard
Impressive with his 3-point shot and explosiveness, Ball could be first off the bench.
2 Tristen Newton
6-5 Fifth-Year Guard
Newton returns with heightened confidence and more opportunities to score.
3 Jaylin Stewart
6-7 Freshman Forward
Still learning complexities of Hurley’s system, Stewart could develop into a star.
5 Stephon Castle
6-6 Freshman Guard
The “most ready” freshman Hurley has coached, Castle will direct the show.
10 Hassan Diarra
6-2 Senior Guard
Leadership, decision-making will be key as he leads the second unit.
11 Alex Karaban
6-8 Redshirt Sophomore Forward
Expected to make a sophomore jump, Hurley says “enjoy him while he’s here.”
12 Cam Spencer
6-4 Fifth-Year Guard
A perfect veteran transfer fit, Spencer competes at both ends and can really shoot.
20 Andrew Hurley
6-1 Senior Guard
Could the ball be in his hands again when the confetti starts to fall?
23 Jayden Ross
6-7 Freshman Forward
The most surprising of the freshmen, Ross’ development is far ahead of schedule.
24 Youssouf Singare
6-10 Freshman Center
A long, athletic big developing quickly and an important locker room personality.
32 Donovan Clingan
7-2 Sophomore Center
Clingan has All-American potential as he takes the keys from Adama Sanogo.
33 Apostolos Roumoglou
6-8 Sophomore Guard
Competing for minutes, Roumoglou learned a lesson in patience and playing hard last season.
35 Samson Johnson
6-10 Junior Forward
One of the most important pieces, Johnson forms a one-two frontcourt punch with Clingan.
40 Andre Johnson Jr.
6-4 Sophomore Guard
A walk-on and a quality practice player who brings great vibes to the locker room.
Schedule breakdown
Monday vs. Northern Arizona, Gampel Pavilion, 6:30 p.m., FS1/FOX Sports App
Saturday vs. Stonehill, XL Center, 12 p.m., FS2
Nov. 14 vs. Mississippi Valley State, XL Center, 7 p.m., FS2
Nov. 19 vs. Indiana, Empire Classic, Madison Square Garden, 1 p.m., ESPN
Nov. 20 vs. Texas/Louisville (Empire Classic) MSG, 4:30 or 7:00 p.m., ESPNU
Nov. 24 vs. Manhattan, XL Center, 2 p.m., FS1
Nov. 27 vs. New Hampshire, Gampel Pavilion, 7 p.m., CBSSN
Dec. 1 at Kansas (Big East-Big 12 Battle), 9 p.m., ESPN2
Dec. 5 vs. North Carolina (Jimmy V Classic), Madison Square Garden, Time TBD, ESPN
Dec. 9 vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff, Gampel Pavilion, 12 p.m., FS2
Dec. 15 vs. Gonzaga, Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Time TBD, TV TBD
Dec. 20 at Seton Hall, Prudential Center, 7 p.m., CBSSN
Dec. 23 vs. St. John’s, XL Center, 8 p.m., FOX
Jan. 2 vs. DePaul, Gampel Pavilion, 6:30 p.m., FS1
Jan. 5 at Butler, Hinkle Fieldhouse, 6:30 p.m., FS1
Jan. 10 at Xavier, Cintas Center, 8:30 p.m., FS1
Jan. 14 vs. Georgetown, XL Center, 12 or 4:30 p.m., FOX
Jan. 17 vs Creighton, Gampel Pavilion, 7 p.m., FS1an. 20 at Villanova, Wells Fargo Center, 8 p.m., FOX/FS1
Jan. 28 vs. Xavier, XL Center, 12 p.m., FS1
Jan. 31 vs. Providence, Gampel Pavilion, 8:30 p.m., FS1
Feb. 3 at St. John’s, MSG, 12 p.m., FOX
Feb. 6 vs. Butler, XL Center, 8:30 p.m., FS1
Feb. 10 at Georgetown, Capital One Arena, 12 p.m., FS1
Feb. 14 at DePaul, Wintrust Arena, 9 p.m., CBSSN
Feb. 17 vs. Marquette, XL Center, 3 p.m., FOX
Feb. 20 at Creighton, CHI Health Center, 8:30 p.m., FS1
Feb. 24 vs. Villanova, Gampel Pavilion, 8 p.m., FOX
March 3 vs. Seton Hall, Gampel Pavilion, 12 p.m., CBS
March 6 at Marquette, Fiserv Forum, 8:30 p.m., FS1
March 9 at Providence, Amica Mutual Pavilion, TBD, FOX
Things to know
UConn is set to play at least six teams ranked in the AP preseason poll (Kansas, Gonzaga, North Carolina, potentially Texas, Marquette, Creighton, Villanova).
Dan Hurley vs. Rick Pitino rounds two and three (with former Husky Naheim Alleyne on the other side) should provide some great cinema on Dec. 23 and Feb. 3.
Nine must-see matchups for Donovan Clingan against six bigs named to the watch list for the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Center Award.
UConn will unveil its 2023 national championship banner in a ceremony prior to the Nov. 6 season-opener against Northern Arizona.
The Huskies will split their 16 home games between Gampel Pavilion and the XL Center, with a program-record seven games on national broadcasts.
An even more hostile environment expected in Providence to end the regular season, will UConn go with $2 beers again when the Friars come to Gampel Jan. 31?
UConn will play four regular season games at Madison Square Garden, plus the Big East Tournament
— Joe Arruda
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