UConn Fast Break

Apr 04 2025 61 ep. 55 mins 8
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A UConn men's basketball show with analysis, breakdowns and plenty of takes.

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Portal-palooza

Apr 04 2025 74 mins  
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 lead guard transferring over from the University of Georgia, where he averaged 13.5 PPG

On to The Offseason

Mar 26 2025 78 mins  
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 have predicted.Now that the season is over, Aman, Patrick, and Dan explore the possib

A March of Appreciation

Mar 19 2025 54 mins  
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 SEC.In this episode, we discuss the two days at MSG, the NCAA Tournament bracket, and

A Good Vibes Moment

Mar 10 2025 78 mins  
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 emerging as contributors.In this episode, Aman, Patrick, and Dan discuss the wins over M

Sparking Joy in March

Mar 04 2025 63 mins  
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 projections, including how things might shake out for the Huskies now that we know a bit more a

Serious Times for Serious People

Feb 25 2025 58 mins  
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 upside still exists. If you’re feeling any panic, anger, or agony, that might be

Not So Great Expectations

Feb 20 2025 77 mins  
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 unexpected as the eventual UConn win after the way that contest started.Liam McNeeley drop

Liam Saves the Day

Feb 13 2025 84 mins  
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 first start back from injury, he showed another level, willing the Huskies to vict

Two wins. No follow-up questions

Feb 06 2025 68 mins  
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 trade movement impacting our Huskies in the NBA.Enjoy!Photo: Twitter/X - @UConnMBB Th

(No) Panic at the Disco

Jan 27 2025 71 mins  
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 this episode, we discuss if there’s any need to adjust expectations for the 2025