Summary
The UConn Huskies basketball team faces injury challenges as they prepare to play the UCLA Bruins in the NCAA Tournament's second round. Key player Silas Demary Jr. and reserve Jaylin Stewart are dealing with injuries, and their participation is uncertain.
Key Facts
- UConn is playing UCLA in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
- Silas Demary Jr., UConn's starting point guard, has an ankle injury.
- Jaylin Stewart, a key reserve, is also injured and hasn't played since last month.
- Both Demary and Stewart missed the first-round game against Furman.
- Despite the injuries, UConn defeated Furman 82-71.
- Malachi Smith replaced Demary in the starting lineup for the first game.
- UConn's Taris Reed Jr. scored 31 points and grabbed 27 rebounds against Furman.
- UCLA's top scorer, Tyler Bilodeau, is also questionable due to injury.
