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Dan Hurley Strikes Again as UConn Lands All-Conference Transfer Guard

Dan Hurley Strikes Again as UConn Lands All-Conference Transfer Guard

Summary

UConn’s basketball team, coached by Dan Hurley, continues to attract talented players as they prepare for the 2026–27 season. Wofford transfer guard Nils Machowski, who had a strong season last year, has joined UConn to help fill gaps left by departing players.

Key Facts

  • Dan Hurley led UConn to back-to-back national titles in 2023 and 2024 and a strong 34–6 record in 2025–26.
  • Nils Machowski transferred from Wofford to UConn and was named second team All-SoCon.
  • Machowski averaged 17.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game last season.
  • He started all 32 games and led Wofford in scoring with 551 points.
  • UConn lost key players Tarris Reed Jr. and Alex Karaban, the team's top scorers, as well as Jaylin Stewart who transferred to SMU.
  • Returning guards Solo Ball, Silas Demary Jr., and Braylon Mullins will have support from Machowski in the backcourt.
  • UConn also added forwards Nikolas Khamenia and Najai Hines to strengthen the frontcourt.
  • Machowski is expected to be a key rotation guard and a strong complementary player for UConn.
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