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Joe Arruda is a reporter for the Hartford Courant.
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No. 19 UConn men survive Butler in overtime, 80-78, behind 23 points from Solo Ball
Solo Ball scored 23 points as the UConn men's basketball team held on for an 80-78 overtime win against Butler on Tuesday at the XL Center.

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Why Dan Hurley believes Liam McNeeley’s eventual return can turn the UConn men into contenders again
Dan Hurley's frustration with his UConn team has only grown with each game during Liam McNeeley's recovery. But he feels the freshman can eventually help turn things around.

Alex Karaban a game-time decision as UConn prepares for Big East battle against Butler; What to know
The UConn men's basketball team may be without its two leading scorers as it hosts Butler on Tuesday, with Karaban a game-time decision and McNeeley's status unchanged.

UConn men’s basketball drops to No. 19 in AP Poll following second loss in three games
The UConn men's basketball team dropped to No. 19 in the Week 12 AP Top 25 rankings after seeing its 28-game home winning streak snapped in a loss to Creighton.

UConn commit Darius Adams fits the mold of a future Husky, shows potential at Hoophall Classic
Darius Adams, one of four in UConn's third-ranked 2025 recruiting class, fits the mold of previous national championship backcourts as the Huskies reload talent.

UConn men’s basketball notes: Consistency is key for Jaylin Stewart as Huskies await McNeeley’s return
UConn coach Dan Hurley is asking for consistency from his young players, so they can be developed and ready to contribute by the time Liam McNeeley returns.

UConn men’s 28-game home winning streak snapped in 68-63 loss to Creighton
The UConn men's basketball team couldn't get over the hump on Saturday after cutting its deficit to one with 22 seconds left in Gampel Pavilion.

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Dan Hurley calls for rage as UConn men return from week without games to host Ryan Kalkbrenner and Creighton
Coach Dan Hurley is calling for a 'nastier' version of the UConn men's basketball team as it hosts fifth-year center Ryan Kalkbrenner and Creighton on Saturday.

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Meet Abdou Toure, Connecticut’s top-ranked 2026 prospect who received an offer from UConn on Monday
Abdou Toure, the top-ranked junior in all of New England, received an offer from UConn on Monday and showed out for Notre Dame-West Haven at the Hoophall Classic Thursday.

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Former UConn star Ben Gordon to be inducted into Huskies of Honor in February
Former UConn star Ben Gordon, a key member of the 2004 national championship team, will be inducted into the Huskies of Honor when UConn hosts St. John's Feb. 7.