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Basketball season is once again upon us, as UConn men’s basketball kicks off the 2026-27 season Monday night at home against Gardner-Webb. After reaching the title game last year and falling to Michigan, the Huskies have reloaded in the offseason as they try to reach the Final Four for the fourth time in five seasons.
We’ll be covering every game and bit of news throughout the course of the season here at the blog and our podcast, The Fast Break. If you don’t already, please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to get the latest and greatest UConn news across our social platforms.
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Our annual preseason roundtable serves as a conduit for predictions, hot takes and a snapshot of how we expect the season to play out. It’s a fun revisit in the middle of the season and at the end of the year. This time around, we take a guess at who will be the team’s top contributors and some games we have circled on our calendars. Let us know your best takes and predictions in the comments!
Team MVP
Patrick Martin: Silas Demary Jr. If he plays at an All-American level, UConn’s ceiling is raised. Preseason answered a lot of questions about the readiness of his new supporting cast. So now the question becomes; how is Demary’s own usage and off-script ability get balanced with distributing? Tristen Newton executed it perfectly; there were times he took over and times his teammates took over. If Demary manages that script game-to-game, whew.
Aman Kidwai: Demary Jr. being such an effective point guard and elite defender makes him the clear choice. He’s the most experienced, proven player on the team and needs to step into a leadership role for the Huskies to reach their goals. There’s no Mullins shot without the Silas tip; that side of the ball is why UConn will have a chance against anyone.
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