Daly Dose of Hoops MBB preview

[dalydosehoops]

First piece in a series to be released throughout the week. Why not start with the thing everybody’s talking about?

As UConn chases history, Huskies aren’t facing added pressure, just a renewed commitment to process

Dan Hurley and UConn are chasing history, but Huskies’ head coach has unique perspective of not shying away from third straight national cha...

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[Hey Adrien!]

Jaden, excellent work and happy to hear you're doing more Big East stuff this year! Keep it up!

 

[dalydosehoops]

Jaden, excellent work and happy to hear you're doing more Big East stuff this year! Keep it up!

Thanks man! I’m getting back to my roots in a sense. Will still do a handful of MAAC here and there, but the lighter schedule will allow me to spend more time doing more detailed pieces like this on the big boys!

 

[prankster]

"maniacle sickoism"

IDK... I think there is a t-shirt there.

"Embrace the Maniacle Sickoism"

Or

"All About the Maniacle Sickoism"


Or

"You Cannot Beat Maniacle Sickoism"

Alright. I teed it up for you. You guys run with it.

 

[prankster]

Unleash the Maniacle Sickoism!

UConn Has Maniacle Sickoism.
And Your Team Does Not

 

[prankster]

Going for championship #7.

And 7 and 7 is....

 

[upstater]

I really don't want to hear about people's personal lives. If they like to use locking devices in intimate moments, that's their business.

A lot of everyday people do this sort of thing. I don't think using manacles should be labeled sicko.

 

[SoCalCanine]

Going for championship #7.

And 7 and 7 is....

Thank you. I am a HUGE Love fan!

 

[dalydosehoops]

Part 2 of the preview series…some of what makes UConn different this season:

What makes this year’s UConn team different from its title-winning incarnations?

Dan Hurley remade UConn roster in offseason, and while it may appear different, Huskies’ perch atop college basketball is almost unchanged. ...

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[dalydosehoops]

Part 3 of the preview series, a feature on Alex and his journey thus far. Will have something else that’s more in-depth on his relationship with Dan that I’ll also tie the Laker stuff and Alex’s draft decision into. Enjoy this until then!

Blue-collar man turned headliner: Alex Karaban’s journey from redshirt to recognition

Alex Karaban has overshot expectations through first two seasons at UConn, and looks to do similar entering a junior season where Huskies ch...

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[alexd]

 

[dalydosehoops]

Part 4 of the preview…Dan’s Laker rejection and Alex’s decision to come back, and a little on how their relationship is as unique as it is:

Their faith in UConn reaffirmed, Hurley and Karaban move on from NBA flirtation to obsess over latest Husky success

Dan Hurley embraces Alex Karaban during UConn’s latest NCAA Tournament run. Both turned down NBA opportunities in offseason to return to Hus...

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[dalydosehoops]

The last part of the preview. Was under the weather over the weekend so I pushed it back to when I felt good enough to write it:

UConn is motivated to make history, but nobody more so than Hurley

Dan Hurley has managed to not let UConn’s run get the better of him, staying dedicated and motivated in the moment while Huskies chase histo...

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