The UConn Fast Break
UConn Fast Break
Embracing a new era for UConn men's hoops
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Embracing a new era for UConn men's hoops

Things have changed so much, so fast. We took some time to process Dan Hurley's ascent to the top of college basketball and the fact that the machine is only starting to power up.

Not too long ago, just a few years back, the prevailing mood for UConn men’s basketball fans was fear.

Will we be okay?

Are our best years behind us?

Can it ever be as good as it was?

These were the haunting questions UConn fans were dealing with, most intensely from around 2016 to 2018, with a slight recurrence as Dan Hurley’s early years saw consecutive first-round NCAA Tournament exits.

Two years later, the “Hurley can’t win the big game” or “Hurley can’t win close games” boobirds have been shut up, as UConn finds itself in a much different position.

Back in the fall of 2022, even the most optimistic of Husky fans could not have anticipated what was about to unfold. The way the Huskies followed a dominant championship effort with an even more dominant championship season proves that something very special is occurring.

In this episode, the crew discussed: Updates on Huskies in the NBA, key questions for the squad heading into the season, and how to unpack all of the success of the last 24 months.

Enjoy!

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The UConn Fast Break
UConn Fast Break
A UConn men's basketball show with analysis, breakdowns and plenty of takes.