The Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Alex 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 Fan Mail In this episode of The Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast, we’re joined by legendary sports reporter Bob Rumbold, whose voice and presence have been a staple of Connecticut sports coverage for decades. We dive into:  How Bob got his start in sports media  The biggest changes he’s seen in Connecticut’s sports media landscape Favorite athletes and coaches he’s covered The energy he brin...

Send us Fan Mail College basketball analyst Terrence Oglesby joins the podcast to break down UConn’s rising stars, including standout performances by Eric Reibe and Jacob Furphy at FIBA U19. We dive into how these young players are making noise, how they fit into Dan Hurley’s system, and what to expect from the Huskies this upcoming season.

Send us Fan Mail Marc D'Amelio joins the pod to talk about the Stars of Storrs team as they get ready to head to Syracuse for the first round of TBT. He talks the roster, lessons learned from year one of the team, what the future of NIL collectives look like, and more.

Send us Fan Mail Join us as Wayne Norman, the legendary voice behind UConn broadcasts since 1979, dives into his remarkable broadcasting career. In this episode, Wayne shares his favorite Huskies moments, memorable road trips, behind-the-scenes postgame chats with Dan Hurley, and so much more. Whether you're a longtime UConn fan or passionate about sports broadcasting, you won't want to...

Send us Fan Mail Alex 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.

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode, we’re joined by UConn legend Jim Calhoun and veteran Hartford Courant writer Dom Amore to talk about their new book, More Than a Game: How the UConn Basketball Dynasty Was Built on a Culture of Caring . We cover everything from Coach’s early days to his greatest players — including future Hall of Famers, dentists, and rocket scientists. Hear behind-the-scenes s...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s episode, we’re joined by Josh Simpson, a Stafford, Connecticut native who’s made it all the way to the Miami Marlins. We dive into his incredible journey from local Little League to Major League Baseball, the grind behind the scenes, and the moments that made it all worth it.

Send us Fan Mail Dive into the evolving world of college athletics as Washington Post reporter Jesse Dougherty joins us to discuss the latest on NCAA revenue sharing, NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) developments, and what these changes mean for the future of college sports. We break down the House settlement, explore the impact of potential federal legislation, and examine the legal battles reshap...

Send us Fan Mail Curious about how the University of New Haven is navigating the transition process to D1 Athletics? Athletic Director Devin Crosby joins the podcast to break down what it takes to make the leap, how the Chargers are preparing to compete at a higher level, and what this move means for the future of college athletics. Plus, we serve up some fun pizza talk along the way. Don’t miss t...

Send us Fan Mail Curious about the future of the NCAA Tournament? This episode dives into the hottest college basketball offseason storylines, including the potential NCAA Tournament expansion to 72, 76, or even more teams. We’re joined by The Sporting News’ Mike DeCourcy, who shares insider perspectives on where expansion talks stand and what it could mean for the sport. Don’t miss this deep dive...

Send us Fan Mail UConn Huskies AD David Benedict joins the podcast to talk about the latest in college sports. We wrap UConn's successful 2024-25 seasons, NIL and House Settlement updates, basketball scheduling, Gampel renovations, and more.

Send us Fan Mail Fairfield and Central are heading to the NCAA Baseball Tournament and both head coaches join the pod to preview their teams. Hear from Fairfield's Bill Currier about the exciting extra inning win that sealed the Stags' trip to the tournament, how they're prepping for the Conway, SC Regional, and more. CCSU Head Coach Charlie Hickey talks about his team's 9th NE...

Send us Fan Mail Kyle Muncy, Director of Brand Partnerships and Trademark Management at UConn, joins us to talk the latest craze around trading cards and collectibles. We talk the evolution of trading cards, the impact of NIL, and more.

Send us Fan Mail Meet UConn Athletics' newest power couple. Sione Moa and Kaitlyn Richins are transferring in to UConn for Football and Women's Soccer respectively. The engaged couple talks about their decision to come to Storrs, life as a couple and more.

Send us Fan Mail Grace Jenkins of UConn Softball joins us to talk her career, the current state of the team as it gets ready for the Big East Tournament, the championship culture at UConn, and more.

Send us Fan Mail Alex Karaban is back for another year with UConn Men's Basketball and he joins us to break down his decision. We talk his thought process, expectations for next year, his excitement to work with the returners and new players, some paparazzi fame, and more.

Send us Fan Mail Lulu Kesin, South Carolina Women's Basketball Beat Writer joins us to preview the National Championship game between UConn and South Carolina. We look at the February match up between these two teams, how they've played since, their tournament paths, and more.

Send us Fan Mail Alex Karaban joins us to break down the Huskies NCAA Tournament week including a win over Oklahoma and loss to Florida. We look back on the highs and lows of the season, talk about what's next for Alex, his thoughts on the Dan Hurley media drama, and more.

Send us Fan Mail Alex Karaban joins us to preview the NCAA Tournament. We recap the week at the Big East Tournament, turn the page to the NCAA Tournament, and more.

Send us Fan Mail Arkansas State Women's Basketball Head Coach Destinee Rogers joins us to preview her team's match up against UConn. We talk about how she used the transfer portal to build this year's team, the team's style of play, getting to play UConn, and more. 

Send us Fan Mail Alex Karaban joins us to wrap the regular season. We talk his senior day festivities, his clutch shot to seal the win over Marquette, getting revenge on Seton Hall, and preparing for the Big East Tournament.

Send us Fan Mail Pat Sellers, Head Coach of CCSU Men's Basketball joins us to break down his team's big win in the quarterfinals of the NEC Tournament. We look ahead to Saturday's match up against FDU in the semis, talk his team and its NCAA leading 13 game winning streak, and more. 

Send us Fan Mail As UConn Women's Basketball coverage will shift away from SNY, Play by Play Announcer Allen Bestwick joins us to look back at his time on the microphone. We talk his highlights, thoughts on players, the team gearing up for this year's postseason run and more.

Send us Fan Mail Alex Karaban joins us to break down the week that was for UConn Men's Basketball. We chat wins over Georgetown and Providence, talk the team rounding into shape, the rest of the regular season, preparing for tournament games, and more.