Joe Arruda
@joearruda9.bsky.social
I cover UConn men’s basketball & football for the Hartford Courant.
How Jim Mora and UConn football are navigating the transfer portal with Fenway Bowl on the horizon
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How Jim Mora and UConn football are navigating the transfer portal with Fenway Bowl on the horizon
Before they can prepare for the Fenway Bowl, UConn head coach Jim Mora and his staff have been focused on recruiting and retaining players in the transfer portal.
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December 12, 2024 at 8:15 PM
How Jim Mora and UConn football are navigating the transfer portal with Fenway Bowl on the horizon
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“I think there’s a lot of things that could be better. But I think we’ll get that squared away. We’ve created a monster here that we’re not playing up to right now, but I do think (there’s) potential for us to get there. It’s just gonna take us a little more time.”
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UConn men cruise to 99-45 win over Maryland Eastern Shore following Maui disappointment
Fresh off its disappointing trip to Maui, the UConn men’s basketball team cruised to a much-needed, 99-45 win over Maryland Eastern Shore at the XL Center.
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December 1, 2024 at 5:06 PM
“I think there’s a lot of things that could be better. But I think we’ll get that squared away. We’ve created a monster here that we’re not playing up to right now, but I do think (there’s) potential for us to get there. It’s just gonna take us a little more time.”
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UConn forward Alex Karaban taken to Maui hospital after suffering head injury in loss to Dayton
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UConn forward Alex Karaban taken to Maui hospital after suffering head injury in loss to Dayton
Star UConn forward Alex Karaban was transported by ambulance to the Maui Memorial Medical Center after suffering a head injury in Wednesday’s Maui Invitational loss.
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November 28, 2024 at 10:04 AM
UConn forward Alex Karaban taken to Maui hospital after suffering head injury in loss to Dayton
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UConn men’s basketball stunned in third-straight, leaves Maui Invitational winless after 85-67 loss to Dayton
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UConn men’s basketball stunned in third-straight, leaves Maui winless after 85-67 loss to Dayton
Stunned again, the UConn men’s basketball team dropped its third and final game of the Maui Invitational, 85-67 to Dayton, after another lackluster defensive effort.
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November 28, 2024 at 10:00 AM
UConn men’s basketball stunned in third-straight, leaves Maui Invitational winless after 85-67 loss to Dayton
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Vulnerabilities exposed in back-to-back Maui Invitational heartbreakers for UConn men’s basketball
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Vulnerabilities exposed in back-to-back Maui Invitational heartbreakers for UConn men’s basketball
Dan Hurley knew his UConn men’s basketball team had vulnerabilities coming into the Maui Invitational, but he did not see the 0-2 start coming.
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November 27, 2024 at 8:05 PM
Vulnerabilities exposed in back-to-back Maui Invitational heartbreakers for UConn men’s basketball
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“We're all shocked, we're all stunned. With the run that we've been on and how well we've played, the games are playing out way differently for us…”
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Foul trouble plagues UConn men’s basketball as it drops second-straight game in Maui, 73-72, to Colorado
The UConn men’s basketball team was upset for the second-consecutive day in the Maui Invitational as foul trouble led to a 73-72 loss to Colorado.
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November 27, 2024 at 3:12 AM
“We're all shocked, we're all stunned. With the run that we've been on and how well we've played, the games are playing out way differently for us…”
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From MAUI: UConn players and managers went jet skiing yesterday, Hurley and the coaches stayed in to watch film.
All business from here out.
“You don’t want to be the team walking around the resort area the most. You want to be the team people see the least.”
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All business from here out.
“You don’t want to be the team walking around the resort area the most. You want to be the team people see the least.”
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Maui Invitational is a business trip for UConn men, who need ‘a little bit of grace’
Dan Hurley isn’t a vacationer. While the team was out jet skiing in Maui, he was in the hotel with his staff watching film, preparing for three quality games in three days.
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November 25, 2024 at 1:50 AM
From MAUI: UConn players and managers went jet skiing yesterday, Hurley and the coaches stayed in to watch film.
All business from here out.
“You don’t want to be the team walking around the resort area the most. You want to be the team people see the least.”
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All business from here out.
“You don’t want to be the team walking around the resort area the most. You want to be the team people see the least.”
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Dan Hurley won the Maui Invitational free throw contest with a local 7th grader. He hopes it’s the first of four wins on the island.
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UConn men’s basketball takes on old AAC foe Memphis to open 40th Maui Invitational; How to watch
The UConn men’s basketball team will begin its quest for a potential first championship of the 2024-25 season when it meets Memphis in the Maui Invitational Monday.
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November 25, 2024 at 1:49 AM
Dan Hurley won the Maui Invitational free throw contest with a local 7th grader. He hopes it’s the first of four wins on the island.
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“It’s a privilege to play at UConn, it’s a privilege to put on the jersey. And I just want to play with that swagger.”
‘I’ve definitely surprised myself’: Alex Karaban embraces vocal role as leader for UConn men
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‘I’ve definitely surprised myself’: Alex Karaban embraces vocal role as leader for UConn men
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‘I’ve definitely surprised myself’: Alex Karaban embraces vocal role as leader for UConn men
Alex Karaban hasn’t always been comfortable as a vocal leader for the UConn men’s basketball team. Now in his third year, Karaban has embraced a critical role.
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November 25, 2024 at 1:47 AM
“It’s a privilege to play at UConn, it’s a privilege to put on the jersey. And I just want to play with that swagger.”
‘I’ve definitely surprised myself’: Alex Karaban embraces vocal role as leader for UConn men
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‘I’ve definitely surprised myself’: Alex Karaban embraces vocal role as leader for UConn men
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A 35-point win and Dan Hurley struggled to find a positive.
No. 2 UConn men's basketball beats East Texas A&M, 81-46, despite season-high 19 turnovers
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No. 2 UConn men's basketball beats East Texas A&M, 81-46, despite season-high 19 turnovers
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No. 2 UConn men’s basketball beats East Texas A&M, 81-46, despite season-high 19 turnovers
The UConn men’s basketball team stormed past East Texas A&M for an 81-46 win on Tuesday night at Gampel Pavilion, the team’s last buy game before the Maui Invitational.
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November 20, 2024 at 4:32 AM
A 35-point win and Dan Hurley struggled to find a positive.
No. 2 UConn men's basketball beats East Texas A&M, 81-46, despite season-high 19 turnovers
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No. 2 UConn men's basketball beats East Texas A&M, 81-46, despite season-high 19 turnovers
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Aidan Mahaney’s switching things up with the buzz cut for tonight’s game vs. East Texas A&M.
Starters: Mahaney, Ball, McNeeley, Karaban, Johnson
Starters: Mahaney, Ball, McNeeley, Karaban, Johnson
November 19, 2024 at 11:36 PM
Aidan Mahaney’s switching things up with the buzz cut for tonight’s game vs. East Texas A&M.
Starters: Mahaney, Ball, McNeeley, Karaban, Johnson
Starters: Mahaney, Ball, McNeeley, Karaban, Johnson
UConn Football Notes: Wes Hoeh’s prideful return to Syracuse, Jim Mora can’t get enough of Geno Auriemma and more
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UConn Football Notes: Wes Hoeh’s prideful return to Syracuse, Jim Mora can’t get enough of Geno Auriemma and more
This weekend’s UConn football game at Syracuse will be a bit emotional for center Wes Hoeh, who was asked to leave the Orange program in the offseason.
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November 19, 2024 at 10:36 PM
UConn Football Notes: Wes Hoeh’s prideful return to Syracuse, Jim Mora can’t get enough of Geno Auriemma and more
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Where might UConn football go bowling? Updated projections with two games remaining
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Where might UConn football go bowling? Updated projections with two games remaining
An updated look at where the UConn football team is projected to be going bowling after clinching the program’s first winning season since 2010.
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November 17, 2024 at 11:56 PM
Where might UConn football go bowling? Updated projections with two games remaining
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“The pedigree, the seriousness, the early-entry NBA opportunities that this class is going to have, too. I mean, these are guys that are not going to be here very long. We really needed to replenish high-end talent and these guys are all high-end, high-end talent.”
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‘A monster class’: UConn men’s basketball signs four highly-touted 2025 commits
UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley prioritized shooting and high-end talent as he and his staff put together a loaded four-man recruiting class for 2025.
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November 14, 2024 at 8:55 PM
“The pedigree, the seriousness, the early-entry NBA opportunities that this class is going to have, too. I mean, these are guys that are not going to be here very long. We really needed to replenish high-end talent and these guys are all high-end, high-end talent.”
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Former UConn star, Bristol native Donovan Clingan has career night with 8 blocks vs. Timberwolves
Bristol native Donovan Clingan had a career night on Wednesday as he came two blocks shy of a triple-double in his second career start with the Portland Trail Blazers.
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November 14, 2024 at 4:17 PM
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UConn’s starting lineup stays the same tonight: Ball, Mahaney, McNeeley, Karaban, Johnson.
November 13, 2024 at 11:39 PM
UConn’s starting lineup stays the same tonight: Ball, Mahaney, McNeeley, Karaban, Johnson.
Wasn’t sure what my first post would be on here, can’t go wrong with Alex Karaban warmups
November 13, 2024 at 10:36 PM
Wasn’t sure what my first post would be on here, can’t go wrong with Alex Karaban warmups