Karaban still weighing decision whether to return or go pro

[jibsey]

AK can also transfer, and the transfer portal deadline rules don’t apply to him, as he would be a graduate transfer.

Alex, who was crying on Senior Day about possibly his career coming to a close with UConn is going to transfer? Yes! Of course. He’s going to play for Rick Pitino.

 

[Dove]

Damn. Was hoping Alex announced his decision before Shedeur Sanders was drafted.

 

[FfldCntyFan]

I was told that Alex made his decision a couple days ago but the coaching staff asked him to remain quiet until Saturday evening because they're having too much fun watching a few Boneyarders lose their minds over this.

 

[CTFAN4LIFE]

This is getting a little absurd at this point. Have to imagine something got screwed up behind the scenes - not on UConn’s part but on the part of the Agent / desired answer of the NBA

Or maybe we are rigging up some more NIL to tip the scales.

 

[VanDunk]

Ok I’ll say it. As a fan of Uconn Basketball since 1971 I really want AK to return. As a two time national champion I think he’s earned this period of indecision and quiet. I think with him we’re so close to the next amazing season.

 

[Husky Alien]

That is not a thing anymore, same deadline for everyone

 

[3rdbass]

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Enter anytime but they still have to commit by the deadline.

 

[Marat]

Ok, I'm assuming he is not entering the draft . Does that count?

 

[navery12]

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Not sure where you got that from, but whatever article you got it from is old. It was changed in 2024

Division I Council approves changes to transfer rules - NCAA.org

The Division I Council on Wednesday unanimously adopted a package of rules changes to allow transferring student-athletes who meet certain academic eligibility requirements

www.ncaa.org

 

[I Bleed Blue]

 

[Husky Alien]

Enter anytime but they still have to commit by the deadline.

The deadline for the portal has ended as of April 22 for non grads. He can enter the portal as a grad student.

 

[3rdbass]

The deadline for the portal has ended as of April 22 for non grads. He can enter the portal as a grad student.

But he still had to commit by April 22nd for the upcoming school year. Navery just posted the rules.

 

[Husky Alien]

Not sure where you got that from, but whatever article you got it from is old. It was changed in 2024

Division I Council approves changes to transfer rules - NCAA.org

The Division I Council on Wednesday unanimously adopted a package of rules changes to allow transferring student-athletes who meet certain academic eligibility requirements

www.ncaa.org

Enter anytime but they still have to commit by the deadline.

Yup! My bad.

 

[WhereistheDove?]

But he still had to commit by April 22nd for the upcoming school year. Navery just posted the rules.

Not commit, enter the portal.

 

[3rdbass]

Not commit, enter the portal.

Commit to transferring by the deadline I met.

 

[Ant3411]

I’ve been told he’s going to announce his decision in 20 minutes

 

[FearThePups]

I’ve been told he’s going to announce his decision in 20 minutes

 

[Fatroony5]

If bjc42 likes this post before midnight, Karaban is back.

 

[Husky Alien]

 

[bdbdbdbd]

I’ve been told he’s going to announce his decision in 20 minutes

Seems like you were told wrong

 

[Leebo]

So what are the odds midnight just comes and goes without an Instagram post or anything.

 

[3rdbass]

So what are the odds midnight just comes and goes without an Instagram post or anything.

Looking high. He really doesn't need to say anything if he is staying.

 

[UConniki]

Karaban doesn’t decide today…if? Hurley has to sign someone right?

Today should be the deadline regardless. There’s not really any need for him to test the waters again, we know exactly what he is. A mid to late second round pick, somewhere between 35-50. There’s nothing that changes that at this point. The staff should move forward accordingly after today, there’s no: let’s wait and see how it all shakes out again, they can’t wait until June to make the most essential roster decision here. Whatever the decision is today, that should be treated as final & move accordingly.

They would need to move on today if he’s still undecided, it would be coaching malpractice to jeopardize the best possible outcome to the entire season by not fielding the best team available. There’s loyalty but it has to go both ways. His future career shouldn’t be more important than the cumulative careers of the entire team who all have aspirations of having pro careers to varying degrees that could be negatively affected by UConn having a poor season needlessly leading to less national exposure. JMHO

 

[Mets1432]

Alex knows he should probably go to the NBA and get this career started, but deep down doesn't want to leave Uconn. Loves college to much.

So he is just going to let the clock hit 0 and say "oops, guess I ran out of time"

 

[JustbrewitMan]

Anyone hanging out near the Werth Center? Should we be looking for blue smoke coming out of a chimney at some point?

 

[ec33]

I'm beginning to sense that Alex is hesitant about coming back to UConn for 25/26.

 

[ToolzieFan]

 

[jostar1]

 

[DCHuskyFan]

Alex knows he should probably go to the NBA and get this career started, but deep down doesn't want to leave Uconn. Loves college to much.

So he is just going to let the clock hit 0 and say "oops, guess I ran out of time"

Kind of like Houston in the finals.

 

[BullDawg]

AK isn’t the only one.