UConn Fast Break

Nov 22 2024 47 ep. 52 mins 7
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A UConn men's basketball show with analysis, breakdowns and plenty of takes.

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Waiting for a Test

Nov 22 2024 65 mins  
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 counting on in March, not until the Huskies face some better competition.In this episod

Season opener thoughts, another 2025 recruit, and a look around the Big East

Nov 11 2024 63 mins  
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 the overall underperformance of the conference so far, plus some first impressions on

Recruiting, the URI exhibition, and Big East Media Day

Oct 25 2024 55 mins  
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 guards and a skilled big man.In this episode, the crew discusses UConn’s recruitin

Embracing a new era for UConn men's hoops

Sep 13 2024 65 mins  
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 slight recurrence as Dan Hurley’s early years saw consecutive first-round NCAA Tournamen

NBA Draft Preview: Big day for the progrum

Jun 25 2024 55 mins  
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 discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theuconnfastb

Dan Hurley is staying put

Jun 12 2024 34 mins  
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 to stay close to home and keep building the dynasty. In this episode, our crew discusses

Karaban Returns

May 30 2024 24 mins  
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 shooter-heavy small-ball to an extra-large squad with four guys 6-foot-6 or taller playing

Fast Break Pod: UConn in the NBA Draft

May 11 2024 89 mins  
The entire starting lineup from the 2024 national championship Husky squad is heading to Chicago for the NBA Combine. This felt like a good time to review the fellas’ mock draft projections, what they’ve proven in their time at UConn, and any pro comparisons we may have.With all these Huskies in the draft mix, we’re anticipating a busy few months following their workouts, the

Fast Break Pod: Are you tired of winning?

May 03 2024 77 mins  
After adding Tarris Reed Jr. to the roster out of the transfer portal, UConn has signed two more players expected to be immediate contributors: Liam McNeeley and Aidan Mahaney. With that plus the announced return of Hassan Diarra and the retention of every other underclassman besides the draft guys and Apostolos Roumoglou, UConn is once again set to be a national championship conte

Fast Break Pod: Figuring out the roster

Apr 19 2024 72 mins  
This time last year, we were wondering about the fates of Andre Jackson and Adama Sanogo while eagerly checking mock drafts for Jordan Hawkins’ name. All three ended up leaving, along with a couple of others, leading to concerns for the next season with so much turnover in the lineup.That turned out alright, so we know Dan Hurley and his staff can re-tool. But the rebuilding job