If Karaban leads UConn to the threepeat, is he considered the greatest Husky of all time?

[Teddie1056]

Just counting college basketball, not NBA or anything. Would Karaban being the best player on this team and leading us to the threepeat make him the best Husky of all time?

 

[temery]

No.

 

[Teddie1056]

Explain

 

[Teddie1056]

Counterpoint: Yes

 

[UConnTrumbull]

Kemba Walker is considered a Mt. Rushmore type for 1 title in 3 seasons. Though his junior year was as good a season as we have ever seen. Unlikely but if Karaban replicates that feat, then sure, why not?!

 

[RayIsTheGOAT]

 

[HuskyWarrior611]

Guys, Ray Allen and Rip Hamilton played here.

 

[jojipoji]

Yes

 

[tuvent08]

He’s not the best player but would have had the most storied career.

 

[Teddie1056]

He’s not the best player but would have had the most storied career.

Yeah, I mean. He's not the best. That's probably Ray Allen or Kemba.

But I think if he leads the team to the championship, he's the greatest.

 

[NEforceUConn]

Yup

 

[GampelGladiator]

Best case scenario...not sure what the most appropriate superlative would be...but certainly in the Huskies of Honor and the xxx Husky of the Hurley Era...

1,400 points
575 rebounds
175 assists
90 steals
90 blocks

Top 10 Wins Shares (1999-2025)

As Starter...

100 wins
2 BE Regular Season Championships
2 BET Championships
3 Final Fours
3 National Titles

 

[Dove]

Yeah, I mean. He's not the best. That's probably Ray Allen or Kemba.

But I think if he leads the team to the championship, he's the greatest.

 

[Mr. French]

I mean no one’s touching his winning resume, but I think you’d have to say no.

You can’t go only on being on winning teams, regardless of how impressive.

 

[Woodson]

If he does that, then forget jerseys we gotta start putting statues up, but we’re doomed so it’s a moot question

 

[temery]

Explain

Nnnnnnnno.

 

[uconnbill]

The catalyst to a threepeat would be huge. He came back to get UConn into a different stratosphere and the first team to do this since the 70's

 

[Rudy1927]

The greatest? The first two he probably was the 5th best player on each team. You don’t know if he carries this team yet or if another star comes out of the woodwork

 

[navery12]

There's no discussion, the answer is yes and it's not close

 

[YoungFree]

Just counting college basketball, not NBA or anything. Would Karaban being the best player on this team and leading us to the threepeat make him the best Husky of all time?

So, in terms of number of 'ships, yes...but overall...no. He hasn't "led" the team the last two years so even if he does next year, it still puts him below Rip and Ray at a minimum.

 

[superjohn]

Most accomplished but we've clearly had better players, we had better players than him just this past season. It would be insane if he wins three national championships, it would put Karaban and Hurley in the most rarified air.

 

[Glenn]

And Tyler Olander is better than Ray Allen as he has 2 titles? It's a crazy idea. AK was not instrumental in either final four

 

[Drame]

Guys, Ray Allen and Rip Hamilton played here.

The poster is talking about accomplishments for the program, not individual talent or personal career accomplishments.

 

[TheChamps990411]

Just counting college basketball, not NBA or anything. Would Karaban being the best player on this team and leading us to the threepeat make him the best Husky of all time?

Not likely but, but if he were to come out here and average 22ppg 6rbs and has a big tournament as the MoP leading us to a national title while hes an all american and national player of the year candidate or even winner then yes youd have to consider him the Uconn goat. He also was a big part of two other titles and has been good from day one as a freshmen. Kemba was Kemba for one season. He was good but that title season he went to an insane level no one expected. Rip was great all 3 seasons and Ray was great for two seasons but couldnt get it done in March while AK would have 3 titles. Thats hard to beat. No he wont be a better pro but thats not the question. Is all this going to happen? Not likely. But could it? Sure.

 

[Woodson]

And Tyler Olander is better than Ray Allen as he has 2 titles? It's a crazy idea. AK was not instrumental in either final four

The hypothetical is if he leads us to the third leg of a three peat