Alex Karaban appreciation thread

[CL82]

He's not perfect and he struggled a lot this year, but no one bleeds bluer than this kid. Remember how he graduated an early and came to school to practice with the team for a semester? No one worked harder or cared more. Rather than worry about what he was not, I'd rather celebrate what he is, a two-time national champion.

Not going to lie, I teared up watching this.

 

[3rdbass]

He's not perfect and he struggled a lot this year, but no one bleeds bluer than this kid. Remember how he graduated an early and came to school to practice with the team for a semester? No one worked harder or cared more. Rather than worry about what he was not, I'd rather celebrate what he was, a two-time national champion.

Not going to lie, I teared up watching this.

He definitely played his heart out. Too bad he couldn't have hit one more 3 in the game as we might of won.

 

[NHUConnfan]

He's a legend. Easily one of my favorite Huskies of all time.

 

[housekeys]

Champion. The most game planned player in the country.

 

[uchusky32]

AK you balled out today. Gave it your all. Big part of 2 NCs. That’s big time!

 

[FfldCntyFan]

I'm pretty sure he started more tournament games for us than anyone.

 

[Jaydumo20]

This is my guy. I hope this thread grows and he somehow sees or at least feels it. In my opinion, this guy is the ultimate husky. I put nobody above AK, Samson and Hass. Nobody. I would give anything for him to come back next year.

 

[Giddyup5]

AK is an all time great player and ambassador for the university. Plays the game the right way. Hurts to see him so emotional.

 

[NEforceUConn]

2 time National Champ!

He's a legend!

 

[SaeHusky]

Bleeds Husky Blue. Love that guy!. He represents what college athlete should be all about

 

[Dibbie]

True legend and UConn great. Was at the heart of our return to being the best program in the nation. I will forever be grateful for AK!

 

[djct1999]

Alex didn't disappoint, he gave us hope. A true UConn fan will always remember the sacrifices Alex made for this program and he will always get one of the loudest cheers anytime he comes home.

 

[DCHuskyFan]

I'll take him back in a heartbeat, and hopefully we are his emotional and financial choice.

 

[Jaydumo20]

I'll take him back in a heartbeat, and hopefully we are his emotional and financial choice.

"I don't want to take this jersey off".
We are his emotional choice for sure.

 

[Pmac923]

Incredible player that elevated this program. He deserves all the praise. Every 3 he drained the last 3 years felt like a back breaker for the opponents. Put him on the wall in Gampel!

 

[jibsey]

He is in the top echelon of greats in our program history, will be revered, and that is saying something. I hope he can have the kind of career he wants in the pros and wish him only the best.

 

[ctbro1999]

All all-time great Husky for sure.

 

[Huskyforlife]

One of the best husky careers of all time if this is it. Selfishly hope he adds more to the legacy, but understand if he’s ready to move on.

He should hold his head high, not many will ever do it like he did.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

I remember shortly after we beat SD St two years ago in an interview he said "I'm going to talk to Donovan anout a four year, Breanna Stewart deal". At the moment I selfishly (for AK) wish DC was talked into staying.

I know DC did the absolute right thing, All the best to AK with whatever his next step is.

 

[jayteeman]

A warrior, wonder where he lands with all time playing minutes.... definitely on that wall asap.

 

[REB1094]

Salute to the captain. Without Alex Karaban, UConn doesn’t win back to back

 

[WNConn]

The kid was clearly injured for much of the year. I really hope he runs it back one last time. All time great

 

[gsmooth]

Thank you Alex for everything. If you decide to come back, great, we will welcome you back. If you decide to leave we support you with that decision as well.

You will always be revered among UConn fans.

 

[gsmooth]

The kid was clearly injured for much of the year. I really hope he runs it back one last time. All time great

I don't know about much of the year even though he got that concussion in Maui, but I always wondered if his ankle healed from the first Creighton game in Gampel when he turned it.

 

[Hoophound]

Great player, person and an all time Husky legend. Get the kid some big money and let’s run it back.

 

[Boost'ED]

Criticize him as a player but nobody can ever doubt how hard Alex has played and how much he cares about UConn basketball.

Alex will be successful in whatever path he chooses.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

Hurley wouldn't let Clingan stay, Hurley won't do the same with AK. There's very good reasons for him to stay for his senior season.

No kidding

 

[UCFan1513]

A Husky legend, classy player, and the epitome of heart. Stepped up in the tournament and embodies this program

 

[richw]

Alex decision to come to UConn may have been Dan's Chis Smith moment, local kid , Hurley hadn't really had outstanding success things were looking up . There was talk of Stanford and it is hard for me to imagine my kid passing on them. Hurley the recruiter convinced him and his family UConn would benefit him more . What was Alex 18, maybe 17 many wanted to play him mid year when he enrolled. Hurley and the staff put together great teams and that may not have happened without The Alex commitment. Remember he practiced with Akok C.V. The Wrench. Thank you Alex

 

[NewBlood]

Don't take it off. Come back next year, he has a career in professional basketball somewhere.

We have unfinished business and he could be a NCAA legend with 3 rings! Love AK-11, just daggers in the biggest moments over the last couple of years