UConn Fast Break

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 Peg...

The offseason train keeps on humming, as UConn added two more pieces in the portal and confirmed a marquee addition to its non-conference schedule. In this episode, Aman and Patrick break down the commitments of Oskar Giltay and Nils Machowski and make early guesses on the starting lineup. We also looked around the Big East to see who’s having a good portal season. Enjoy! This is a public episode....

The UConn men’s basketball Huskies are going to be very good in 2026-2027. Dan Hurley and his staff have done an incredible job on retention and recruiting of new players in the early portal period. Some guys are leaving, and we’re sad to see them go, but it’s hard to be anything but excited about what lies ahead. In this episode, we discuss the portal additions, roster retention, and the departur...

The 2025-2026 UConn Huskies fought all the way to the final game’s final whistle. Their comeback effort fell short against Michigan on Monday night, but they delivered an inspiring performance despite injuries across the starting lineup and a clear size disadvantage. In this end-of-season episode, we recap the championship game, highlight the keys to the Huskies’ run to Indy, and discuss what it a...

The UConn Huskies are good. They came back against Duke in the Elite Eight and now they’re in Indy. The haters will say UConn is the team with the lowest odds to win it all, but that hasn’t stopped the Huskies before. Enjoy! Check out our preview content on YouTube! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theuconnfas...

We shocked the world, again. Braylon Mullins hit one of the greatest buzzer beaters in college basketball history, sending Duke packing and putting the Huskies in their third Final Four in four years. It’s hard to even comprehend how the Huskies came back from a 19-point deficit that looked worse than it sounds. All we know for sure is we’ll remember this forever. Enjoy! (Photo - X: @uconnmbb) Che...

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 Ale...

The UConn Huskies are in the Sweet 16 and their senior leaders are hooping. In this episode, we discuss the win over UCLA, the Michigan State “rematch,” and the markers of success for this season. 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

It’s that time of year, folks, to put the regular season and all of its issues in the past and look forward to another year of UConn overachievement in the NCAA Tournament. But first, Furman, a pesky Southern Conference team that was the six-seed in its conference tournament before winning three straight to punch its ticket to the dance. They have a well-coached team with solid size and shooting,...

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 bes...

UConn men’s basketball beat Butler and Georgetown after losing to St. John’s, but it’s still not good enough, according to some Husky fans. If you’ve been tracking the discourse after UConn’s 79-75 win over Georgetown on Saturday, the environment at games is bad, the team isn’t great enough, and a laundry list of other complaints follows. Here at The UConn Fast Break Podcast, we refuse to give in...

UConn men’s basketball is 22-1, but you would not have known the season was going so well based on the tenor of the fan discourse. In this episode, we discuss managing expectations, the highs and lows of organized sports, two blowout wins, and preview the St. John’s matchup. Subscribe to The UConn Fast Break on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — and tell a friend! Photo: Ian Bethune This is a public epis...

As Big East play ramps up, UConn has survived a few close calls. In this episode, we discuss the Providence and Seton Hall games, and also interview Andy Katz! The national college hoops reporter was on the sidelines for the broadcast of the Huskies’ win over Seton Hall and shared his thoughts on their season thus far. You can also catch the Katz interview on our YouTube channel. Editor’s Note: Th...

Dan Hurley’s Huskies have been taking care of business, riding a 10-game winning streak as they’ve ripped through their first four Big East opponents, averaging a 19-point margin of victory in that span. In this episode, we review the wins over Xavier and Marquette before previewing Wednesday night’s Providence matchup. We also discussed the emerging competitors at Seton Hall and Villanova that th...

A quick preview of today’s Xavier matchup. We tried to make a video preview, like we used to do in the 2024 season , and started back for the Butler game . But technical issues occurred. We are listening and learning. Also: Our preview for this game on The UConn Blog and a recent Storrs Central feature on new assistant coach Mike Nardi . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this...

In this episode, we discuss UConn’s wins over Texas and Butler, including the Jayden Ross breakout, the Solo Ball slumpbuster, and other highlights and concerns around the team. Dan Hurley has pointed to a lack of killer instinct, while anyone watching can see that they aren’t fully together offensively, or fully healthy. Still, at 11-1 with a win in their Big East opener, the Huskies’ season is s...

The Huskies are 9-1 ahead of their final non-conference game. They’ve racked up four wins over ranked opponents, representing some of the top squads in the nation, with their lone loss coming by four points to the No. 1 team in the country at home, with two key players out. Those two players are back, or close, and we’re just starting to see what this Husky team can be. Their stars led the way ove...

In this episode, Aman, Dan, and Patrick discuss UConn’s wins over Illinois and Kansas before previewing the East Texas A&M and Florida matchups. We covered the glory of Malachi Smith, the emergence of two stud freshmen, and a team rounding into form, even though it’s not yet fully healthy. You can follow The UConn Fast Break on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Enjoy! Photo: Twitter/X - Fox Sports This...

UConn is 1-1 in its marquee non-conference games thus far, with missing players having a notable role in both outcomes. Overall, though, Dan Hurley’s squad has looked pretty good. In the latest episode of The UConn Fast Break, Aman, Dan, and Patrick discuss the Huskies’ 5-1 start, including the win over BYU and the loss to Arizona. We also covered the Bryant game on Sunday and previewed upcoming m...

UConn men’s basketball is 3-0 after wins over New Haven, UMass Lowell, and Columbia to start the regular season. For the most part, all systems appear to be running smoothly for Dan Hurley’s squad. We’ll see their first big test on Saturday against BYU. After the return of Tarris Reed Jr., the Huskies are still down a couple of guys as they begin a challenging stretch of the season. Despite the 3-...

After two exhibition games, UConn men’s basketball has demonstrated tantalizing depth and defensive prowess, and we can’t help but feel pretty good about it. In this episode, Aman, Patrick and Dan discuss their reviews of the new People’s Bank Arena and the Huskies’ two preseason performances before previewing the first few games to start the regular season. The 2025-26 campaign begins on Monday n...

On Monday night, the UConn Huskies played their first of two exhibition games, beating Boston College comfortably, 71-52. In this episode, Aman, Dan, and Patrick discuss their takeaways from the exhibition opener as well as initial thoughts on how the rotation shook out and the recent commitments of Colben Landrew and Junior County. Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss thi...

In our latest episode of The UConn Fast Break podcast, Aman, Patrick and Dan discuss the latest additions to the roster, highlights from the non-con, and thoughts on the preseason hype around new and returning players for this year’s squad. 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

We had a lot to discuss in this episode: Liam McNeeley landing with the Hornets, lots of Huskies making moves in the NBA, and future Huskies showing out on the international stage. We also offered guesses on which Huskies will be drafted next year and a little bit on how we’re feeling about the rotation for this upcoming season. Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this wi...

We are on to next season, folks, and a lot of change is coming. Yes, schools can start paying players, which is a huge deal. But in actual sports terms, UConn men’s hoops has had a ton of great news drop lately: New recruits, big names for the non-conference schedule, and even a new sponsor for the part-time home arena in Hartford. In this episode, we discuss opportunities for the rotation after a...