Dan Hurley will never be accused of not supporting his players.
On Wednesday, ahead of the college basketball season, Hurley addressed the media about his UConn Huskies, who have won two consecutive national championships. Alex Karaban, who averaged 13.3 points and 5.1 rebounds per game last season while starting 39 of 40 games, is back in the lineup, aiming for a third title.
Hurley believes Karaban deserves special recognition, such as being named a preseason All-American, and he called out those who overlooked him.
“Alex does a terrible job of promoting himself. Maybe if he posted more TikToks, he’d be considered an All-American. We often value the wrong things in sports; we don’t prioritize champions, and perhaps that’s more of a societal issue,” Hurley remarked.
Karaban was selected for the preseason all-conference team for the Big East, so he is certainly not lacking media recognition. He has the opportunity to have a standout season and potentially make the All-American teams when it truly matters. Ultimately, what counts most is his team’s performance. If they can secure a third consecutive national championship, both he and Hurley will likely be pleased.
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