UConn Fast Break

In the latest episode of our podcast, Aman and Patrick discuss the major addition of Cam Spencer, an experienced guard who shoots over 40% from three and led a decent Rutgers team in scoring last year after transferring from Loyola. With Spencer in the fold, Tristen Newton returning , and Andre Jackson, Adama Sanogo, and Jordan Hawkins leaving to pursue the pros, Dan Hurley’s roster is nearly set...

We had a chance to sit down with David Noble, Director of the Peter J. Werth Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the University of Connecticut. Noble holds a variety of responsibilities, including leadership of Championship Labs , UConn’s center of expertise for the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) business opportunities that are now available to student athletes. Pursuant to athletes’...

Championship games are tense, but with UConn rolling through opponents thus far in the NCAA Tournament, things seem to be heading in the direction of history for Dan Hurley’s Huskies. But first, a game against a tough, experienced San Diego State team. In this podcast, Aman and Patrick discuss the Miami win and preview the UConn matchup. Patrick also wrote a detailed scouting report for those who...

Ryan Goodman joined Patrick and Aman to discuss the Miami matchup and keys to the game for UConn in response to the Hurricanes’ strength on the perimeter and ability to score in bunches. To help us make more podcasts like this and continue game coverage through the Final Four, consider joining the premium membership! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscriber...

Editor’s Note: This podcast was recorded in the arena in Albany Sunday night and went out to premium subscribers the morning after the game. We’re releasing an edited version for everyone, but hope you’ll consider subscribing to support our reporting and podcasts on Dan Hurley’s team and this incredible run! Sweet 16, and it feels so good. The Huskies are heading to Las Vegas after defeating Saint...

The UConn Huskies are a 4-seed in the West , with their NCAA Tournament opener against 13-seed Iona on Friday in Albany. In this episode of the podcast, the crew discusses the Huskies’ chances going forward, previews the Iona matchup, and breaks down what to make of another disappointing Big East Tournament exit. The Fast Break will be on-site in Albany starting on Friday. We’ll probably drop a qu...

UConn men’s hoops is absolutely flying heading into the Big East Tournament. Since a three-game losing streak in January, the Huskies have won nine of 11 and done so in impressive fashion. Of those nine wins, eight were by margins of nine points or more. There’s no other way to say it, folks. The Huskies got their mojo back. In this episode, we discuss the Huskies’ remarkable end to the season, wh...

On the latest episode of The Fast Break podcast, the crew taps into their feelings after a big win over Marquette, a close loss at Creighton, and a solid win over Seton Hall. We also discussed recent improvements by Andre Jackson and Jordan Hawkins as well as what else makes Dan Hurley’s team tick. With the Providence game on deck tonight, we recalled the way the Huskies’ first game went down agai...

Early in the season, UConn tore through a challenging non-conference slate undefeated, leaving fans intoxicated by the possibilities of a team that was looking like a legit Final Four contender. A lot has changed since then. Road losses to Xavier and Providence, totally excusable on their own, kicked off a stretch where UConn lost five of six and six of eight games. The next losses included some p...

UConn plays No. 13 Xavier tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Gampel Pavilion. In this episode of The Fast Break Podcast, Aman Kidwai, Patrick Martin, and Shawn McGrath discuss the Huskies’ remarkable start to the season and their slide through the start of Big East play. We covered the ins and outs of this team’s ceiling, reasons for optimism, and causes for concern. Enjoy! P.S. Our friends at Homefield Appa...

Aman, Shawn, and Patrick Martin got together to discuss the end of UConn men’s basketball season. After another first-round NCAA Tournament loss, Dan Hurley is under a little bit of heat. And next year the team may take a small step back in the interest of rebuilding. But the future remains bright, we think. Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers...

In the debut episode of our new podcast, UConn Fast Break Convos , we catch up with former UConn men’s basketball player Jonathan Mandeldove! The Dove shares his story of choosing to play for UConn under head coach Jim Calhoun and accepting a reserve role on the team before finishing up his degree and getting into coaching. He also touches on the best places to eat in Storrs, his favorite arenas t...