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Now the Huskies need to keep that momentum rolling against Wagner as they welcome the Seahawks to the newly-named M&T Bank Center at Gampel Pavilion for UConn’s on-campus home opener.
Key points
- Cam Estevez is the only Seahawk to have hit double-figures in both games so far this season, and the Fairfield transfer figures to be the focal point for Wagner offensively this season.
- While it may just have been Michigan matchup dependent, the Seahawks will be a good test to see if UConn continues to emphasize sharing the ball offensively.
- With all that turnover, Wagner was picked to finish seventh out of nine teams in the Northeast Conference preseason coaches’ poll and currently ranks No.
What to Watch For Welcome back, champ Wagner center Youssouf Singare spent two seasons with the Huskies, and helped UConn win the 2024 title in a reserve role.
Additional details
- Hurley did mention postgame that for UConn to beat the Wolverines, the Huskies would need more one-on-one scoring than the team is necessarily used to.
- Singare was foul-prone and raw during his time at UConn, but showed great potential and energy, especially as a rebounder and shotblocker.
- After spending last season helping High Point reach the tournament, Singare transferred to Wagner this season and has started both games.
- Wagner heads to Storrs with an 0-2 record after dropping games to Luke Murray’s Boston College squad and Miami (Florida).
- Sharing the rock UConn had nine total assists in Friday night’s win over the Wolverines, with Demary Jr.
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