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UConn Fast Break

A UConn men"s basketball show with analysis, breakdowns and plenty of takes. theuconnfastbreak.substack.com

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84:39

Liam Saves the Day

UConn Fast Break ·

2025/02/13

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 victory in a place where they had never won. The win over No. 24 Creighton is another gold star on the Huskies’ tournament

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68:45

Two wins. No follow-up questions

UConn Fast Break ·

2025/02/06

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 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

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71:55

(No) Panic at the Disco

UConn Fast Break ·

2025/01/27

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 postseason, the growth of Samson Johnson, and what the Huskies need to improve before a February stretch of schedule that is

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55:00

Road Trip Redemption

UConn Fast Break ·

2025/01/14

UConn men’s basketball went 1-1 over the last week, with many highs and some lows across a tight loss to Villanova and the relatively comfortable win over Georgetown.Though the Nova game was marked by missed opportunities at the end, Dan Hurley’s squad did not let that phase them as they traveled to Washington DC to face an improving Georgetown team on Saturday. After taking the Hoyas’ best shot and prevailing, the Huskies have a week off from games before Saturday at noon when they host Creighton

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68:35

Chaos in Gampel

UConn Fast Break ·

2025/01/07

Dan Hurley said it best: this season is no coronation. That’s what Husky fans were getting used to. At the end of last season, UConn men’s basketball was an inevitable monster, finishing with 13 straight wins and a second consecutive national championship bolstered by double Big East crowns after one of the most dominant postseason performances of all time.This year’s team is capable of returning to the promised land, but it is not going to be as pretty or fun. The Huskies have a lot to improve on

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39:49

Fast Times in Big East Play

UConn Fast Break ·

2025/01/03

**An earlier version of this podcast was published containing dead audio due to technical difficulties. We apologize and promise to do better next time.**The UConn Huskies have shown tremendous resolve and poise as they began league play with wins over Xavier, Butler, and DePaul. They’re hosting Providence on Sunday as they look to push their winning streak to eight, with potential for much more.The Huskies’ next five opponents are: Providence (ranked 89th in KenPom), at Villanova (52nd), at

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68:17

Everything is fine, actually

UConn Fast Break ·

2024/12/17

Just when the haters and losers were ready to throw dirt on the Huskies, pushing them out of the top-25 rankings, Dan Hurley’s squad has roared back into the national conversation with three straight statement wins.Beating Baylor without Alex Karaban was gutsy. They took care of business at Texas. And they reminded Gonzaga that it is forever destined to be inferior to UConn. In this episode, we discuss the starpower of Liam McNeeley, the growth and leadership of others across the roster, and the

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65:19

Waiting for a Test

UConn Fast Break ·

2024/11/22

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 episode, the crew discusses early takeaways after four games, what the upcoming schedule (many tough games in Maui and early

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63:00

Season opener thoughts, another 2025 recruit, and a...

UConn Fast Break ·

2024/11/12

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 future opponents Gonzaga and Butler.As the new season gets underway, we will be covering the Huskies’ journey for title No

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55:33

Recruiting, the URI exhibition, and Big East Media Day

UConn Fast Break ·

2024/10/25

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 recruiting success, Big East Media Day, and the exhibition game against URI. Enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to

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65:43

Embracing a new era for UConn men's hoops

UConn Fast Break ·

2024/09/13

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 Tournament exits.Two years later, the “Hurley can’t win the big game” or “Hurley can’t win close games” boobirds have been shut up,

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55:29

NBA Draft Preview: Big day for the progrum

UConn Fast Break ·

2024/06/25

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 theuconnfastbreak.substack.com

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34:47

Dan Hurley is staying put

UConn Fast Break ·

2024/06/12

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 the drama, our feelings, and the meaning of an offseason where your head coach turns down the University of Kentucky and

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24:08

Karaban Returns

UConn Fast Break ·

2024/05/30

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 the two through five, and everything in between! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other

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89:41

Fast Break Pod: UConn in the NBA Draft

UConn Fast Break ·

2024/05/11

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 draft lottery, the NBA Summer League, and training camp for these UConn stars as they work to realize their professional

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77:11

Fast Break Pod: Are you tired of winning?

UConn Fast Break ·

2024/05/03

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 contender.In this episode, Aman and Patrick break down the additions of McNeeley and Mahaney while discussing the Huskies’

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72:07

Fast Break Pod: Figuring out the roster

UConn Fast Break ·

2024/04/19

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 will be bigger this year.This offseason, mock drafts have as many as five UConn players on them, including Donovan Clingan

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66:18

Fast Break Pod: Downloading dynasty status

UConn Fast Break ·

2024/04/13

Dan Hurley and the UConn Huskies did it. They repeated as national champs.Once the 2023-2024 Huskies got fully healthy, it was clear they were the best team in the country. But the best team in the country doesn’t always win in March or April. This group took care of business with the Big East regular-season championship, tournament championship, and a dominant run through the NCAA once again.In the latest episode of the podcast, we discuss this UConn team’s place in history after two dominant

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28:48

Fast Break Pod: Bye Bye, Bama

UConn Fast Break ·

2024/04/07

It’s been said all year: UConn can win any kind of game and anyone on the team is capable of going off for 20 points.On Saturday night, it was Stephon Castle who tied a career-high with 21 while all five Husky starters scored in double-digits as Dan Hurley’s squad bested Alabama to advance to the national championship game for the second year in a row.The accolades, the accomplishments, and the “firsts” continue to pile up for these Huskies. What they’re up to is simply extraordinary and now they’re

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48:50

Fast Break Pod: Deconstructing a Demolition

UConn Fast Break ·

2024/04/01

Illinois and its fans probably thought they were in good shape going into halftime on Saturday night. The game had been tied right before the break and they were giving the No. 1 team in the country as good a fight as anyone had thus far in the NCAA Tournament.They lost by 25.They tied the game with 1:49 left in the 1st half — nine minutes off the clock later, they were down by 30.In this episode, Dan and Patrick break down the Illinois demolition and discuss some of the special visitors who were

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