Alex Karaban, Connecticut Huskies, F - News, Stats, Bio

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Team	Conf	Overall
STJOHN	18-2	30-7
UCONN	17-3	34-6
NOVA	15-5	24-9
SETON	10-10	21-12
CREIGH	9-11	16-18
DEPAUL	8-12	16-16
BUTLER	7-13	16-16
PROV	7-13	15-18
MARQET	7-13	12-20
GTOWN	6-14	16-18
XAVIER	6-14	15-18

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Summary

Karaban had a storied career at Connecticut that culminated with his jersey being retired on senior day. A four year starter who won back-to-back national championships as a freshman and sophomore, he returned to UConn for two more years after initially declaring for the 2024 NBA Draft. He ended up as the program’s all-time leader in wins, games played, starts, minutes, and 3-pointers.

About

Two-time National Champion and the 5th player in the last 50 years to start in three national championship games.
Tied for second most wins as a starter in NCAA Tournament history (18).
2026 First Team All-Big East after averaging 13.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists on 46/37/85 shooting.

Strengths

Shooter with extreme gravity. Shot 53% on unguarded catch-and-shoots 3-pointers. Also has excellent touch around the rim ranking in the 84th percentile with his floater and 91st as a lay-up maker.
High feel processor of the game. Excellent passer within the flow of the offense who makes quick reads with the ball and equally good cutter.
Deceptive length with a 6-11 wingspan and soft natural hands.

Weaknesses

Not a naturally explosive athlete in terms of vertical explosiveness or lateral quickness, so he relies on acumen, angles, and physicality defensively.
A bit in between positions, particularly on the defensive end, at 6-6.75.
Much more of a connector, floor-spacer, and decision maker than he is a dynamic creator. Built to be a role player, not an offensive hub.

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