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Article - The Mrs. Karaban Caravan, direct to Storrs.

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Or, how Alex ended up in Storrs.
www.ctinsider.com

Alex Karaban committed to UConn men's basketball after 'the worst visit I ever had in my life'

Karaban, a starting forward, is averaging 9.5 points, 4.4 rebounds and 28.8 minutes for the Huskies, who are in the Final Four for the sixth time.
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Mom wasn't convinced UConn was right for Alex. UConn "flexed" and had them see every academic building, met the VP (now president). He said it was the worst visit of his life, but proved to his mom that it was a good fit.

"Olga Karaban is originally from Ukraine, where family remembers remain in constant peril, surrounded by war. Alex's father, Alexi Karaban, is orginally from Belarus. Their son considered Northwestern, Notre Dame and several Ivy League schools that Olga was particularly fond of."

"Karaban is currently carrying a 3.5 GPA in UConn’s individualized major program, which combines three areas of study. Karaban is studying computer science, sports management and statistics."
 
Love AK. That said...
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BRS24 said:
Or, how Alex ended up in Storrs.
www.ctinsider.com

Alex Karaban committed to UConn men's basketball after 'the worst visit I ever had in my life'

Karaban, a starting forward, is averaging 9.5 points, 4.4 rebounds and 28.8 minutes for the Huskies, who are in the Final Four for the sixth time.
www.ctinsider.com www.ctinsider.com

Mom wasn't convinced UConn was right for Alex. UConn "flexed" and had them see every academic building, met the VP (now president). He said it was the worst visit of his life, but proved to his mom that it was a good fit.

"Olga Karaban is originally from Ukraine, where family remembers remain in constant peril, surrounded by war. Alex's father, Alexi Karaban, is orginally from Belarus. Their son considered Northwestern, Notre Dame and several Ivy League schools that Olga was particularly fond of."

"Karaban is currently carrying a 3.5 GPA in UConn’s individualized major program, which combines three areas of study. Karaban is studying computer science, sports management and statistics."
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Did not know his parents were immigrants. He's one of my favorite players on this team and I'm so glad to have him for more years here.
 
BRS24 said:
Or, how Alex ended up in Storrs.
www.ctinsider.com

Alex Karaban committed to UConn men's basketball after 'the worst visit I ever had in my life'

Karaban, a starting forward, is averaging 9.5 points, 4.4 rebounds and 28.8 minutes for the Huskies, who are in the Final Four for the sixth time.
www.ctinsider.com www.ctinsider.com

Mom wasn't convinced UConn was right for Alex. UConn "flexed" and had them see every academic building, met the VP (now president). He said it was the worst visit of his life, but proved to his mom that it was a good fit.

"Olga Karaban is originally from Ukraine, where family remembers remain in constant peril, surrounded by war. Alex's father, Alexi Karaban, is orginally from Belarus. Their son considered Northwestern, Notre Dame and several Ivy League schools that Olga was particularly fond of."

"Karaban is currently carrying a 3.5 GPA in UConn’s individualized major program, which combines three areas of study. Karaban is studying computer science, sports management and statistics."
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Love the total team effort. Might end up being one of our greatest recruits.
 
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BRS24 said:
Or, how Alex ended up in Storrs.
www.ctinsider.com

Alex Karaban committed to UConn men's basketball after 'the worst visit I ever had in my life'

Karaban, a starting forward, is averaging 9.5 points, 4.4 rebounds and 28.8 minutes for the Huskies, who are in the Final Four for the sixth time.
www.ctinsider.com www.ctinsider.com

Mom wasn't convinced UConn was right for Alex. UConn "flexed" and had them see every academic building, met the VP (now president). He said it was the worst visit of his life, but proved to his mom that it was a good fit.

"Olga Karaban is originally from Ukraine, where family remembers remain in constant peril, surrounded by war. Alex's father, Alexi Karaban, is orginally from Belarus. Their son considered Northwestern, Notre Dame and several Ivy League schools that Olga was particularly fond of."

"Karaban is currently carrying a 3.5 GPA in UConn’s individualized major program, which combines three areas of study. Karaban is studying computer science, sports management and statistics."
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As most of you know Alex lives about a mile from my house and my son played with him for a year. When he played his freshman year for our public high school I sat next to someone at one of the games who knows his parents and they told me that education was very important to them. So when I saw he got offers from places like Stanford, Northwestern and ND I thought he would have jumped at those offers. I wasn't sure he was good enough to play at UConn only because it's hard to project someone who you saw play since 4th grade, so I wasn't really worried about him not going to UConn. I was somewhat surprised when he did commit to UConn. So glad he did though! I have not seen his parents around (I did run into Alex in late August) but would love to talk to them about how the recruiting went. Maybe I'll go ring their doorbell and ask. :)
 
AK's importance to this year's team cannot be overstated. He is the only starter without a true backup in the rotation, so him staying consistent and out of foul trouble is hugely important and he has shouldered that responsibility remarkably well. Add to that the ice water in his veins hitting those dagger 3's in huge situations (end of half, late in the shot clock, etc.) and his basketball IQ. He will be captain of this team soon enough and probably has a career in coaching at high levels ahead of him.
 
Reminds me of Tom Heinsoin. From Cent. Mass, Holy Cross, Celtics. Big Forward ,Great Shooter,Smart.
 
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BRS24 said:
Or, how Alex ended up in Storrs.
www.ctinsider.com

Alex Karaban committed to UConn men's basketball after 'the worst visit I ever had in my life'

Karaban, a starting forward, is averaging 9.5 points, 4.4 rebounds and 28.8 minutes for the Huskies, who are in the Final Four for the sixth time.
www.ctinsider.com www.ctinsider.com

Mom wasn't convinced UConn was right for Alex. UConn "flexed" and had them see every academic building, met the VP (now president). He said it was the worst visit of his life, but proved to his mom that it was a good fit.

"Olga Karaban is originally from Ukraine, where family remembers remain in constant peril, surrounded by war. Alex's father, Alexi Karaban, is orginally from Belarus. Their son considered Northwestern, Notre Dame and several Ivy League schools that Olga was particularly fond of."

"Karaban is currently carrying a 3.5 GPA in UConn’s individualized major program, which combines three areas of study. Karaban is studying computer science, sports management and statistics."
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My parents were from Ukraine also so I understand his moms push for education. My mom thought UCONN was just great but she wanted me to become a college professor- ha ha! My dad liked the fact that UCONN had a ROTC program. I disappointed them both because I left school after my freshman year and joined the Air Force. Only made it to sergeant far lower than general. But I was back in college 5 months after Vietnam. I did get to see games in the old field house.
 
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F101Voodoo said:
That is good. Like a level 1, 2, or 3 nerd. Is there a MaxNerd?
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We had a poll earlier that determined who was the nerdiest of the nerds on this board, Alex is obviously beneath all of them on the ladder.
 
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