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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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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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69:45

Fast Break Pod: Brooklyn to Boston

UConn Fast Break ·

2024/03/26

This UConn team is extremely good.It has one of the most dominant centers in the country, two experienced, All-American-caliber guards, a five-star freshman who can lock up the nation’s top scorers, and they round out their starting five with a 50-40-90 forward who started for last year’s national champions.It’s no wonder they blew past Stetson and Northwestern on their way to the Sweet 16.In the latest episode of the podcast, Aman, Dan, and Patrick discuss the continued excellence of Dan Hurley’s

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59:06

Fast Break Pod: Beasts of the East

UConn Fast Break ·

2024/03/20

We had a lot of fun at the Big East Tournament, didn’t we folks? The UConn Huskies sure did, winning all three of their games comfortably despite some slow starts and other minor challenges along the way.Their prize? The top overall seed and their first four games will be in ideal locations, though they can expect to see some decently challenging opponents.In this episode of the podcast, Aman, Dan, and Patrick discuss the NEW emerging greatness on display from the UConn Huskies, especially the

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55:51

Fast Break Pod: History made

UConn Fast Break ·

2024/03/12

These UConn Huskies appear to be unflappable.If it wasn’t for a few injuries or an insane shooting night from Creighton in Omaha, it’s wild to think that a regular season with 28 wins could have gone even better.After 31 games, UConn won all but three, setting multiple program and league records along the way. Four players were honored on the Big East all-league teams and more honors are likely coming.In this episode of the podcast, we try to put all of this success in perspective while also

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60:01

Fast Break Pod: First of three

UConn Fast Break ·

2024/03/05

In this week’s Fast Break, the crew ponders the meaning of Sunday’s historic home finale, where we saw Jonathan XIV’s final public appearance while the basketball team clinched the program’s first Big East title since 2006.We also covered the emergence of Stephon Castle and Donovan Clingan as well as UConn’s potential path through the Big East tournament bracket, ending with a discussion on the upcoming Marquette and Providence games. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with

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64:07

Fast Break Pod: Big East clinching scenarios, UConn's...

UConn Fast Break ·

2024/02/27

A week ago, UConn men’s basketball took its first loss of 2024. The Huskies followed that with a big win over Villanova at Gampel. In their final home game on Sunday against Seton Hall, they have a chance to clinch at least a share of the Big East regular-season title before a tough two-game road trip to close out the season.This podcast episode covers all that plus UConn players’ potential for Big East postseason honors and NBA Draft interest. Given Dan Hurley’s disdain for mock drafts at this

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54:19

Fast Break Pod: Being the best

UConn Fast Break ·

2024/02/21

The UConn Huskies’ immense success is starting to feel like a burden. Will fans survive if nothing short of a championship will do?This podcast was recorded after the Marquette game and before the Creighton game. We didn’t break down the Creighton matchup but did discuss the final stretch of the season and the fact that UConn could lose a game or two (it looks like that prophecy already came true).We’ve had a little bit of a delay in editing podcasts lately, our apologies. We promise to be in peak

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59:59

Fast Break Pod: Push it real good

UConn Fast Break ·

2024/02/10

We had some technical difficulties in getting this episode out after recording, so our apologies. It doesn’t affect much but we intended for this to go out before the Georgetown game.In this episode, the crew discusses UConn’s recent stretch of four games in nine days, the fact that the team is an absolute wagon, and looks ahead to the home stretch of the regular season — the final six games should be a wild ride!Thank you all for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss

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