Possible match up vs BYU

[GampelGladiator]

If the tradeoff of no longer doing Maui, Atlantis or similar MTE's ends up being a P level non-conference game in TD and MSG, I see it as a no brainer.

REGULAR ROTATION

TD Garden, Boston
MSG, NYC
Barclays Center, Brooklyn

Then I would try to schedule neutral games in big city venues hosting in the upcoming March tourney.

2026

Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis (FF)
Capital One Arena, DC (East)
United Center, Chicago (Midwest)
Wells Fargo Center, Philly

 

[AZHuskiePop]

I've seen Dybantsa in-person... Kis is quite the baller, almost certainly a 1-and-done.

Which makes me wonder... Doesn't BYU require a 2-year mission? What's going on with that?

Only members go on missions and
LDS membership is not required to be a student at BYU . But you are required to adhere to the rules of behavior
Non LDS students are also required to get a letter of recommendation from an ecclesiastical leader of their denomination
Probably because behavioral expectations are not typical and that want kids able to deal with it.
Why you ask would a non LDS want to go there . According to non LDS attendees
“If you’re really a serious student interested in an education without the craziness that surrounds modern campus it’s a perfect place .
It’s has some excellent programs especially in life sciences according to a pre med major
A degree from their carries significant prestige
Compared to other privates is inexpensive
A caviet
you have to have a pretty strong willed to resist conversion
If a pretty girl want to go out it’s okay if she wants you to go to temple your being worked on .

Sounds like any Catholic college 60 years ago . Now you know more about BYU than you ever suspected.

 

[HooperScooper]

I'm sure Sarah Strong's mother, Allison Feaster who works for the Celtics, set this up.

 

[Huskies990411]

If the tradeoff of no longer doing Maui, Atlantis or similar MTE's ends up being a P level non-conference game in TD and MSG, I see it as a no brainer.

Total no brainer, especially since it’s not at the expense of home games. She either doesn’t understand there will be just as many home games, or she’s totally missing the big picture. Or both.

 

[CTBasketball]

I will not bite this bait hahaha

I’ll show you a good time in Hartford if you go in open minded!

 

[HooperScooper]

Total no brainer, especially since it’s not at the expense of home games. She either doesn’t understand there will be just as many home games, or she’s totally missing the big picture. Or both.

Benedict was pretty clear and said it 2 different ways and she still didn't understand. Lol

 

[UConnJim]

REGULAR ROTATION

TD Garden, Boston
MSG, NYC
Barclays Center, Brooklyn

Then I would try to schedule neutral games in big city venues hosting in the upcoming March tourney.

2026

Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis (FF)
Capital One Arena, DC (East)
United Center, Chicago (Midwest)
Wells Fargo Center, Philly

No Barclays. When in NYC, UConn plays MSG!

 

[GampelGladiator]

No Barclays. When in NYC, UConn plays MSG!

Barclays did treat us well in 2024 vs Stetson and Northwestern...just saying

 

[Waquoit]

We're overdue for a UMass game.

Huh? Did hell freeze over and no one tell us?

 

[navery12]

Have to play in a MTE otherwise our OOC is limited to 9 games I believe.

For one more year, then that requirement is likely going away

Men’s and Women’s Basketball Oversight Committees propose 32-game maximum contest limits - NCAA.org

The Division I Men's and Women's Basketball Oversight Committees on Tuesday proposed legislation for basketball seasons to have a 32-game maximum contest limit.

www.ncaa.org

 

[Kembacity]

Oh how I wish DB could just say what he wants to say and not have to tiptoe around fans since it’s social media. People thinking they know better than people’s whose job and life this is has always entertained me.

 

[huskymedic]

-> Exploring Storrs North

Word came out this week from the Boston Globe that the UConn men, who are not playing in a multiteam event next season (keeping Dan Hurley on the mainland) were exploring a game vs. BYU at TD Garden in Boston. Most on social media seemed to like the idea, some didn’t. AD David Benedict explained on his X account:

“We’re replacing games that most couldn’t attend for local or regional locations and getting paid,” Benedict said. “These are neutral-site games, not home-and-homes, more fans, better financially. We’re going to continue to do what we can to remain relevant. (My emphasis). XL and Gampel games will be balanced. … We’re exchanging (multiteam events). Promoters have been driving scheduling and receiving the lion’s share of the money. No more.”

Anytime UConn can expand its footprint from New York to Boston, it’s a good thing. Huskies fans travel. <-

 

[Chief00]

Benedict was pretty clear and said it 2 different ways and she still didn't understand. Lol

The proof will be an elite OOC game each season in XL and Gampel. Then some mix of MSG, Barkley’s and TD are fine.
If scheduling is so easy, why did we drop the ball so poorly on the quality of XL’s schedule and abscence of XL weekend games.

 

[Lafayette]

The thing with Dybantsa - foul throws are an adventure. Bring on Hack a non-Shaq.

 

[jostar1]

Per David Borges today:

Despite rumors to the contrary, UConn is still slated to face BYU at an undisclosed date at Boston's TD Garden. It will serve as a homecoming for Brockton, Mass product and No. 1 national recruit A.J. Dybantsa, as well as a battle between two likely preseason national top-10 teams.

https://www.ctinsider.com/sports/uconn-mens-basketball/article/schedule-florida-msg-uconn-huskies-20312705.php

 

[Samoo]

I think the funniest part of this is that BYU wants a game in Boston and Boston College gets left swiped right out of the gate.

The road to becoming “The New England Program” has ended with them not even being “The Boston Program.”

Meanwhile, in Gotham City, UConn is in the process of turning Boston into Storrs North

 

[alexd]

Meanwhile, in Gotham City, UConn is in the process of turning Boston into Storrs North

Cool. So we'll have a matched set along with Storrs South.

 

[cullaville]

REGULAR ROTATION

TD Garden, Boston
MSG, NYC
Barclays Center, Brooklyn

Then I would try to schedule neutral games in big city venues hosting in the upcoming March tourney.

2026

Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis (FF)
Capital One Arena, DC (East)
United Center, Chicago (Midwest)
Wells Fargo Center, Philly

Skip Barclays: not a great arena, horrible to get to.

If playing in NYC then play at the Garden

 

[GampelGladiator]

Skip Barclays: not a great arena, horrible to get to.

If playing in NYC then play at the Garden

Could be cool to dominate every arena in NY!

 

[Waquoit]

Meanwhile, in Gotham City, UConn is in the process of turning Boston into Storrs North

UConn fans set attendance records at the Fenway Bowl.

 

[BlueWolf25]

UConn fans set attendance records at the Fenway Bowl.

We took over Fenway that day. Super fun experience

 

[Lafayette]

Could be cool to dominate every arena in NY!

Skip Barclays? There is a huge subway station literally across from the main entrance. It's supposed to be supremely approachable for NYC residents so sorry if driving.

 

[gsmooth]

We took over Fenway that day. Super fun experience

We certainly did. That was a fun day at Fenway.

 

[jibsey]

What is the earliest team scrimmage with other teams this year? Also our first game?

 

[HooperScooper]

Someone told me that this game against BYU in Boston will be happening on Saturday, November 15. Anyone else hear anything about this?

 

[ucp990411]

Geez. Any cupcakes on the schedule. Maybe throw BCU a bone and play them at Storrs North. Of course we would be the home team

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

Someone told me that this game against BYU in Boston will be happening on Saturday, November 15.

With Air Force football visiting at the Rent, 11/15’s a less than ideal date for fans reasonably of both UConn hoops and football. Maybe a 12 noon EDT kickoff (10 am MDT), then an evening BYU hoop tipoff at the Garden. Still, potentially impacting UConn attendance at both venues. Or, quite a doubleheader bus trip for some Huskies’ fanatics.

 

[Jbirdp5]

Someone told me that this game against BYU in Boston will be happening on Saturday, November 15. Anyone else hear anything about this?

When does the 2025/2026 season tip off? That would be very close to the opening date no?

 

[UConnTrumbull]

Someone told me that this game against BYU in Boston will be happening on Saturday, November 15. Anyone else hear anything about this?

No clue but kinda silly for BYU to fly out east twice in one month. They’re playing in the Jimmy V classic like us. Could’ve just made it a longer stay with a Saturday game in Boston. Idk lol

 

[HooperScooper]

No clue but kinda silly for BYU to fly out east twice in one month. They’re playing in the Jimmy V classic like us. Could’ve just made it a longer stay with a Saturday game in Boston. Idk lol

I was thinking the same. But maybe that Dybantsa homecoming game is that important to them. Plus there's money involved which always trumps logic in sports.