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UConn Announces News for Alex Karaban and Teammates Before NCAA Tournament

UConn Announces News for Alex Karaban and Teammates Before NCAA Tournament

Summary

UConn's men's basketball team announced that four of its players were selected for the First Team NABC All-District before their first game in the NCAA Tournament. The team is a No. 2 seed and will play against No. 15 seed Furman on March 20. They are aiming to perform better after a recent loss to St. John’s in the Big East Tournament.

Key Facts

  • UConn is a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament East Region.
  • The team will face No. 15 seed Furman on March 20.
  • Four UConn players, including Alex Karaban, made the First Team NABC All-District.
  • Freshman Braylon Mullins was named to Second Team NABC All-District.
  • UConn recently lost by 20 points to St. John's in the Big East Tournament.
  • Silas Demary Jr., despite an ankle injury, is expected to play in the tournament.
  • Colben Landrew, an incoming UConn player, was recognized as a Naismith High School All-America Second team member.

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