Dan Hurley evaluates UConn men’s basketball team after first practice

UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley addressed the media following the team’s first official practice on September 22, 2026. He expressed excitement about the talent of the squad, noting that six of the top nine rotation players are freshmen and sophomores. Hurley mentioned the challenge of integrating new players, especially with a non-conference schedule featuring several highly-ranked opponents. While he acknowledged some concerns regarding player injuries, he remains optimistic about the team's prospects this season. UConn will play an exhibition game against Syracuse in three weeks as part of their preparation.

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