UConn men’s basketball is diving into its preseason schedule Tuesday night, facing off against an old rival in Syracuse at Mohegan Sun Arena. It’s the Hall of Fame Series Exhibition, and while fans are hyped to see the Huskies back on the court, head coach Dan Hurley dropped a little nugget last week that’s got everyone guessing.
Old Foes, New Faces on the Court
This Tuesday showdown at 7 p.m. isn’t just a friendly exhibition, it’s a critical chance to see how the squad is shaping up. You can catch all the action on NBC Sports Boston or UConn +, or tune into the UConn Sports Network on the radio. If you’re looking to grab some last-minute seats, Ticketmaster, StubHub, SeatGeek, and Vivid Seats still have tickets up for grabs. Syracuse is bringing some serious transfer talent to the floor. Aidan Tobiason, who dropped 15.3 PPG at Temple last season, is rocking the guard spot. They also have Garwey Dual from McNeese, who averaged 8.4 PPG, and Luke Wilson from Appalachian State with 10.7 PPG filling out their probable starting lineup. Kiyan Anthony (8.0 PPG) and Sadiq White Jr. (6.1 PPG) round out their likely starting five.
The Injury Question Mark and What It Means for the Huskies
Our Huskies have their own firepower, too. Silas Demary Jr., a senior guard who was tearing it up with 10.1 PPG and played in the 2026 NCAA Final Four, is ready to lead. Braylon Mullins, a sophomore guard who put up 12.0 PPG, is expected to be a key piece. We’ve also got Nik Khamenia, a sophomore forward who posted 5.7 PPG at Duke, and Na’jai Hines, a sophomore center with 6.5 PPG from Seton Hall, stepping up. Jayden Ross, a senior forward, contributed 4.6 PPG last season. But here’s the kicker: Coach Hurley let it slip last week that a “couple of players” are “nursing injuries” and might not play Tuesday night. He kept it tight-lipped on *who* those players are. He did mention that Braylon Mullins had missed several days of practice recently, though the expectation was he’d “ramp things up” over the past week. We’re all waiting for Hurley to drop more details after practice on Monday afternoon.
So, while we’re all buzzing to see UConn’s preseason get underway, that injury report is definitely something to keep an eye on. Who’s in? Who’s out? Will Mullins be full throttle? We’ll hopefully get some answers from Coach Hurley today and then see this squad hit the court Tuesday night ready to lay down a marker for the season ahead.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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