UConn basketball prepares for 2026-27 season with new roster challenges
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 4:10 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
UConn's men's basketball team faces significant changes entering the 2026-27 season. Following their third Final Four appearance in four years, they must replace three starters and two assistant coaches. Silas Demary Jr. is expected to lead the team as the primary point guard after an injury-impacted season. Braylon Mullins returns after a strong freshman campaign, looking to take on a larger role. The Huskies aim for National Championship contention despite these challenges.
- •UConn lost its entire frontcourt and key assistant coaches.
- •Silas Demary Jr. is projected as the new starting point guard.
- •Braylon Mullins returns for his sophomore year after an injury.
- •The Huskies aim for a National Championship in 2026-27.
- 4:10 PMCBS Sports — UConn basketball roster breakdown: Starting lineup prediction, bench rotation, outlook for Huskies in 2026-27
"Dan Hurley and the Huskies have incredibly high expectations, despite losing their entire frontcourt and multiple key assistant coaches.
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