The big man just keeps knocking down threes from the perimeter.
The University of Connecticut men's basketball team moved to 13-1 on Wednesday afternoon with a 90-67 win over Xavier on the road in Cincinnati.
The Huskies are also 3-0 in Big East play while the Musketeers are 1-2. UConn was ranked No. 4 in the most recent Top 25 poll.
Four different UConn players scored in double-figures, including senior Alex Karaban, who led the way with 19 points. He was 7-of-13 from the floor and 3-of-5 from three-point range, which helped him move up to a special spot in program history.
The achievement
With 243 three-pointers now in his career, Karaban is fifth all-time in Huskies history, behind only Rashad Anderson (276), Christian Vital (265), Shabazz Napier (260), and Ben Gordon (246). It's conceivable that he moves up to No. 1 by the time the season ends.
About Karaban
A four-year player from Massachusetts, Karaban has already helped the Huskies win two national championships in his career. Appearing in 125 games with 124 starts, he's also been a member of the All-Big East Team (2024-25).
He's averaged 12.4 ppg for his career while shooting 48 percent from the floor and 38 percent from three. He's also an 85 percent free-throw shooter who has averaged five rebounds and two assists.
One NBA Draft analyst recently said he's a "lock" to have a great NBA career, but we admit he will need to show the athleticism to stay with athletic wings at the next level.
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What Dan Hurley is saying about him
After the game on Wednesday, the head coach had this to say about his senior, per David Borges:
Hurley: "Alex set a tone. He's been a Big East Player of the Year/All-American-level player for us this year. Just another typical Alex Karaban. The most under-appreciated great player in college basketball ... Captain America."
Also on campus
--The Uconn women's basketball team toppled Providence on Wednesday afternoon, winning 90-53. The Huskies, ranked No. 1 in the nation, are now 14-0 and 5-0 inside league play. Sarah Strong had five three-pointers in the victory, finishing with 17. Azzi Fudd had 18 to lead the way.
It was the 52nd straight league win for UConn.
They'll be back in action on Saturday afternoon (3 p.m. ET) against Seton Hall. That game will be played in Hartford, Conn.
--The UConn men will continue league play on Jan. 4 when they take on Marquette at 2 p.m. ET.
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