Kings' Alex Karaban selects jersey number 33 inspired by Dan Hurley
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 6:02 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Alex Karaban will wear No. 33 with the Sacramento Kings, honoring Larry Bird and UConn coach Dan Hurley. The rookie previously wore No. 21 in high school and No. 11 at UConn, which is taken by Domantas Sabonis. Karaban, a two-time champion and UConn's all-time leader in wins, starts, minutes, and 3-pointers, averaged 8.4 points during summer league games. The Kings look forward to his contributions in the upcoming season.
- •Karaban wore No. 21 in high school.
- •He chose No. 33 to honor Larry Bird.
- •Karaban is UConn's all-time leader in several categories.
- •He averaged 8.4 points in summer league play.
- •The Kings anticipate his impact next season.
- 6:02 PMYahoo Sports — Kings' Alex Karaban chose new jersey number because of Dan Hurley
"Alex Karaban will wear a different jersey number with the Kings as a nod to a Hall of Famer, he can thank UConn coach Dan Hurley for the inspiration.
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