Boston Celtics and UConn Huskies highlight New England basketball legacy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 11:51 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
The Boston Celtics and UConn Huskies share a rich basketball history rooted in the Northeast. Hall of Fame player Ray Allen, who won a title with the Celtics in 2008, played for UConn. Current prospects Tarris Reed Jr. and Alex Karaban are on Boston's radar for the 2026 NBA Draft. The connection was explored in detail in a podcast featuring UConn beat writer Dave Borges, who discussed the historical ties and notable players like Kemba Walker and Toby Kimball.
- •Celtics and Huskies have historical ties through several notable players.
- •Ray Allen and Kemba Walker connect the programs across generations.
- •Celtics eye 2026 NBA Draft prospects Tarris Reed Jr. and Alex Karaban.
- •Podcast discusses rich basketball heritage and rumors about Jim Calhoun.
- 11:51 PMYahoo Sports — Boston Celtics, UConn Huskies share a history of basketball greatness in New England
"The Northeast is the birthplace of basketball, and given the success we have seen from the Celtics and Huskies, that ought not to come as a surprise.
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