Summary
The UConn men's basketball team won their NCAA Tournament opener against Furman without their starting point guard, Silas Demary Jr., who was sidelined due to an injury. Coach Dan Hurley discussed Demary's injury, mentioning the player tried to participate but wasn't ready, affecting their upcoming game preparation against UCLA.
Key Facts
- UConn won an NCAA Tournament game against Furman with a score of 82-71.
- UConn played without Silas Demary Jr., their starting point guard, due to an ankle injury.
- Taris Reed Jr. had an outstanding performance, scoring 31 points and getting 27 rebounds.
- Reed's achievement was a first-ever in the NCAA Tournament for points and rebounds combined with a high shooting percentage.
- UConn will face UCLA in the next round of the tournament.
- UConn's coach, Dan Hurley, is hopeful about Demary and reserve Jaylin Stewart's availability for the upcoming game.
- Demary averages 10.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game.
- Jaylin Stewart is also recovering from a knee injury that has kept him out of several games.
