UConn alumni prepare for NBA season as Tyrese Martin heads to EuroLeague
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 3:12 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Alex Karaban and Tarris Reed Jr. are the latest UConn players drafted into the NBA, strengthening the school's presence in the league. With a potential total of up to 10 Huskies on NBA rosters for the 2026-27 season, that number has decreased to nine after Tyrese Martin signed with FC Barcelona in the EuroLeague. Martin, who played for UConn from 2020 to 2022, averaged 6.8 points as an NBA player over the past season. The contracts of UConn's drafted players, including the deals for Karaban and Reed, further indicate a growing representation in professional basketball.
- •Karaban and Reed are recent first-round NBA draft picks.
- •Martin signed with FC Barcelona, reducing UConn's NBA roster count.
- •Contracts for UConn players vary based on draft position and team options.
- •UConn alumni include Stephon Castle, Donovan Clingan, and more.
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"First-round draft selections Alex Karaban and Tarris Reed Jr. are the latest Huskies to ride the UConn train to the NBA. And there aren't as many of them as you might imagine.
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