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UConn men’s basketball freshmen impress in early training camp

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Last updated Aug 9, 2026

UConn men’s basketball freshmen impress in early training camp

Summary

At UConn, freshmen Junior County and Colben Landrew demonstrate significant potential during the initial weeks of training camp. County, a 6-foot-4 shooting guard, and Landrew, a 6-6 small forward, both arrive with a strong work ethic and readiness to adapt to UConn's rigorous standards. Head coach Dan Hurley notes their impressive maturity and skill, suggesting they have the ability to contribute early in the season. Additionally, Alyssa Thomas is honored as a franchise legend by the Connecticut Sun, acknowledged for her impact over 11 seasons with the team.

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•Junior County and Colben Landrew stand out in UConn training camp.
•Dan Hurley praises their maturity and potential impact on the team.
•Alyssa Thomas is celebrated as a franchise legend by the Connecticut Sun.
•County emphasizes the mental aspects of adapting to UConn's system.
•Landrew brings a background in football to enhance his physical readiness.

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Junior County is breathing easier these days. The air around him is more oxygen-rich than he was used to, at 5,925 feet of elevation in Mt. Pleasant, Utah, and he feels right at home in his new surroundings at UConn. Here, the air is a different sort of rarified, it’s expectations that are a mile high. “Utah, we have pretty high elevation, it gets bad sometimes to breath,” he said. “It’s ...
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