The Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast

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Gardner-Webb is heading to Hartford for a matchup with UConn, and we're getting the inside scoop from the man leading the Bulldogs! Gardner-Webb Men's Basketball Head Coach Jeremy Luther joins the Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast to discuss his journey and time at Gardner-Webb, how the program is beginning to navigate the NIL landscape, and how the matchup with UConn came together.

We also take a deep dive into the Gardner-Webb roster, discuss the players UConn fans should know, and get Coach Luther's perspective on what to expect when the Bulldogs take on the Huskies.

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Adam Giardino joins us to break down the big rivalry win over UMass last Friday. We then dive into the match up on Saturday against Air Force and hit on what UConn must to do stop Air Force's option offense.

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College basketball insider Jon Rothstein joins The Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast to preview the upcoming UConn men's basketball season!

Rothstein shares his thoughts on what he saw from the Huskies in their exhibition wins, breaks down the roster, and discusses the games on UConn's schedule that he's most looking forward to this season.

Plus, we get into more of the biggest storylines surrounding UConn as the Huskies prepare for another highly anticipated college basketball season.

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Sacred Heart men's basketball is entering a new season with a dramatically different roster, and head coach Anthony Latina joins The Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast to break it all down!

After losing the entire starting lineup from last season, how are the Pioneers building a new identity? Latina discusses why this year's roster might fit together better, the importance of toughness and versatility, and how returning players can help bring everything together.

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University of New Haven Director of Athletics Devin Crosby and head men's basketball coach Ted Hotaling join the Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast to discuss the Chargers' transition to Division I, the evolving landscape of college sports, and what's next for New Haven athletics.

Devin Crosby discusses lessons learned in Year 2 of Division I, the $5 million Hazell Center renovation, the program's future scheduling strategy, including an exciting slate of basketball matchups featuring Syracuse, Tennessee, Nebraska, and Army.

Then, Coach Ted Hotaling breaks down his experience transitioning from Division II to Division I, the biggest surprises from Year 1, and the differences in playing style. He also previews the upcoming season, shares what the team focused on over the summer, discusses roster changes following the departures of Jabri Fitzpatrick, Andre Pasha, and Naj George, and explains the significance of competing for a spot in the NEC Tournament.

Plus, we dive into the changing world of college basketball, including the transfer portal, NIL, and what it takes to build a competitive program in today's landscape.

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Fairfield men's basketball is the preseason favorite in the Metro! Head coach Chris Casey joins The Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast to discuss the Stags' expectations, the pressure that comes with being picked No. 1, and why returning a strong core from last season has the program feeling optimistic.

Casey breaks down the team's offseason priorities, the players fans should know heading into the new season, and the young talent poised to take the next step. We also discuss the state of college basketball, Fairfield's final season in the Metro, and more.

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UConn and Syracuse meet for a preseason basketball showdown, and we’re breaking down the Orange with Mike Waters of Syracuse.com! The last time these two programs faced off, it was just the third game of the Dan Hurley era at UConn, with the Huskies struggling and Syracuse ranked No. 15. Since then, the two programs have taken very different paths.

Mike joins the Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast to discuss the current state of Syracuse basketball, how the Orange stack up in the ACC compared to the Big East, and what to expect from new head coach Gerry McNamara.

We also dive into the Orange roster, including Kiyan Anthony, Amarri Monroe and Gavin Doty, along with Mike’s biggest takeaways from preseason media days and what UConn fans should know ahead of the matchup.

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Pat Sellers joins the Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast to preview the 2026 CCSU Blue Devils men's basketball team. Sellers looks back at the summer and what he and his staff have been working on, the challenge of replacing key starters, and talks the players he expects to take the next step.

Sellers also discusses his approach to managing minutes, and his thoughts on the current state of college basketball.

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ESPN writer and bestselling author Seth Wickersham joins the Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast to talk about his new book, Be on That Hill: Stories from the Summits of Sport. Seth takes us behind the scenes of putting together a collection of his best work and how he decided which stories made the cut.

We also dive into what it’s really like to become deeply embedded with the people he covers, and the moments when he’s found himself thinking, “I can’t believe I’m actually here witnessing this.” Seth shares some of the people who surprised him most once he got behind the scenes and explains why he believes readers still crave deeply reported stories in an era of 30-second attention spans.

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Tom Moore has spent almost 40 years around college basketball, working alongside Jim Calhoun, helping build championship teams, becoming a head coach at Quinnipiac, and eventually returning to Storrs with Dan Hurley.

In this episode of The Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast, Tom looks back on his first days at UConn in 1994, his first experience working with Calhoun, being part of UConn's first national championship in 1999, and the decision to eventually become a head coach himself.

Tom also shares his first impressions of Dan Hurley, the similarities and differences between Calhoun and Hurley, what he saw when he returned to UConn during the rebuild, and what it was like being part of the program's incredible recent run under Hurley.

We also go inside his transition from assistant coach to UConn's general manager, what a college basketball GM actually does behind the scenes, how roster building has changed because of the transfer portal and NIL, and the balance between developing players in-house and bringing in transfers.

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Alex Karaban is back on The Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast!

The former UConn star joins us to catch up on his first summer as an NBA player with the Sacramento Kings — from adjusting to life on the West Coast to playing in Summer League and figuring out his role with a new team and coaching staff.

Karaban also talks about returning to UConn for practices this summer, what it was like being back in Storrs but no longer being part of the team, the Huskies who impressed him, and whether he’s still staying in close contact with his former teammates.

Plus, we discuss Tristen Newton joining the Kings and Karaban shares some advice for new co-host Jayden Ross.

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Adam Giardino joins us to break down UConn's big win on the road at Southern Miss. We talk about Kalieb Osborne's success, o-line improvements, and what we're looking at heading into the Miami game.

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ESPN basketball analyst Seth Greenberg joins The Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast to talk about the annual Connecticut Basketball Coaches Breakfast benefiting the V Foundation, UConn men's basketball, and which teams across the state could make a run to the NCAA Tournament!

On September 29, the annual Connecticut Basketball Coaches Breakfast benefiting the V Foundation for Cancer Research will bring together all of the Division I basketball coaches in Connecticut for a special morning supporting an important cause.

Seth shares how this incredible event came to be, the generosity of the Connecticut community, and what makes it so special to hear from all of the D1 coaches in the state. We also discuss some of the notable takeaways and quotes from the coaches, the incredible amount of basketball talent across Connecticut, and why this event means so much to the basketball community.

Then we dive into a UConn basketball season preview! Seth gives his early thoughts on the Huskies heading into the upcoming season, including the new additions to the roster, the returning players who could make an impact, and the new coaching hires. We also discuss UConn's non-conference schedule, what to watch for as the season gets underway, and how the Huskies stack up heading into another highly anticipated season.

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UConn football is set for a major test against Maryland, and we’re breaking down the Terrapins with Ed Lee of The Baltimore Sun!

Ed joins the Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast to give us an inside look at Maryland coming off its dominant 62-0 win over Hampton.

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What should UConn Football fans expect from the Huskies in 2026? Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast host Jared Kotler is joined by UConn Football sideline reporter Adam Giardino for a deep dive into the upcoming season.

Adam shares his expectations for the team, thoughts on the ongoing quarterback competition, offensive weapons to keep an eye on, defensive players who could make an impact, and what to expect from Jason Candle's new system and coaching staff.

We also preview UConn's season opener against Lafayette and discuss the team's new red jerseys.

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UConn Football vs. Lafayette is almost here! We’re previewing the matchup with Lafayette head coach John Troxell.

Coach Troxell joins the Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast for an inside look at the Leopards ahead of their matchup with the Huskies. We talk about Lafayette’s roster, the players UConn fans should watch for, and what Coach Troxell has seen from his team throughout summer practices.

We also discuss how the transfer portal has changed college football, the challenges and opportunities it creates for programs like Lafayette, roster building in the modern game, and how teams prepare for a matchup against a program like UConn.

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Jayden joins the Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast for the first episode of what will be a season-long conversation as we follow his journey through his fourth year in Storrs.

We talk about his breakout moments last season and what it meant to finally see years of hard work and perseverance pay off on the court. Jayden also reflects on his first three years at UConn, the lessons he’s learned, staying patient when playing time wasn’t always there, and whether he’s finally gotten used to a Dan Hurley practice!

We also have some fun looking back at his time playing alongside our former co-host Alex Karaban, last year’s NCAA Tournament run, and how that experience has made this team even hungrier heading into the new season.

Jayden breaks down the new-look UConn roster, the returners, transfers and freshmen, plus the advice he has for the newcomers trying to adjust to UConn basketball and its culture.

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Hartford Courant sports columnist Dom Amore joins the Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast to go around the horn on Connecticut sports!

Dom shares some of his favorite stories from the summer, weighs in on the Yankees and Red Sox, and looks ahead to the upcoming UConn Football season.

We also dive into an early preview of both UConn Men's Basketball and UConn Women's Basketball, including what has Dom excited heading into another big season of Huskies basketball.

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Dave Borges of CT Insider joins the Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast to talk about his new book, UConn Men’s Basketball: An Illustrated History. We dive into some of the greatest players in UConn history, spotlight a few underrated Huskies, and revisit some of the most memorable buzzer-beaters in program history.

Then we turn our attention to the 2026-27 Huskies, going position by position and breaking down the roster, key players, biggest questions, and what could make this team special.

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College football expert Phil Steele joins the Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast to share his preseason thoughts on UConn Football ahead of the 2026 season.

Steele explains how he evaluates a team like UConn that has undergone significant changes, what stands out to him about new head coach Jason Candle, and which Huskies players have caught his eye heading into the season. He also takes a deep dive into UConn’s schedule, breaking down the biggest challenges, potential opportunities, and games that could define the Huskies’ season.