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From Bleacher Report. #6 is our UConn Huskies.
6. Connecticut Huskies
Leading scorer Christian Vital and top assist man Alterique Gilbert are gone, but UConn otherwise returns a bulk of the rotation.
James Bouknight is the leading returning scorer, while starter Josh Carlton and key reserves Brendan Adams, Isaiah Whaley and Jalen Gaffney are back. The Huskies also brought in transfers R.J. Cole (Howard) and Tyrese Martin (Rhode Island), who scored 21.4 and 12.8 points per game, respectively, last year.
Granted, injuries are a big part of the discussion.
Tyler Polley provided 9.5 per game before a torn left ACL ended his season. Akok Akok averaged 5.8 points and 5.5 rebounds prior to a left Achilles tear. Both injuries require extensive rehab, so they won't be playing at full strength right away.
But if both Polley and Akok are anywhere near their previous levels, UConn would have strong depth surrounding a star in Bouknight.
6. Connecticut Huskies
Leading scorer Christian Vital and top assist man Alterique Gilbert are gone, but UConn otherwise returns a bulk of the rotation.
James Bouknight is the leading returning scorer, while starter Josh Carlton and key reserves Brendan Adams, Isaiah Whaley and Jalen Gaffney are back. The Huskies also brought in transfers R.J. Cole (Howard) and Tyrese Martin (Rhode Island), who scored 21.4 and 12.8 points per game, respectively, last year.
Granted, injuries are a big part of the discussion.
Tyler Polley provided 9.5 per game before a torn left ACL ended his season. Akok Akok averaged 5.8 points and 5.5 rebounds prior to a left Achilles tear. Both injuries require extensive rehab, so they won't be playing at full strength right away.
But if both Polley and Akok are anywhere near their previous levels, UConn would have strong depth surrounding a star in Bouknight.
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