Seniors, Honors, and a Big East Battle: UConn Edges Seton Hall + Live Reaction with Bryan DeNovellis

What a way to close out the regular season at Gampel Pavilion! In this episode, we break down No. 6 UConn’s gritty 71–67 victory over a relentless Seton Hall squad. It was an emotional afternoon in Storrs as Alex Karaban made history, becoming the first active player added to the Huskies of Honor before putting up a game-high 23 points to lead the comeback. Joining the show for a live reaction is Bryan DeNovellis, host of the Tri-State College Basketball Podcast and Assistant Professor at Montclair State. As a Seton Hall alum and veteran broadcaster, Bryan brings his unique perspective on how the Pirates nearly pulled off the upset after leading by 8 in the second half. In this episode, we discuss: The Karaban Legacy: Analyzing Alex’s historic pre-game ceremony and his clutch performance in his final home game. Solo Ball’s Second Half Surge: How Solo’s 12 second-half points and ice-cold free throws in the final minute sealed the win. Seton Hall’s Grit: Bryan breaks down the Pirates' impressive 3-point shooting turnaround and A.J. Staton-McCray’s 20-point effort. Big East Outlook: What this win means for UConn’s momentum heading into the Big East Tournament and their quest for a three-peat. Senior Day Emotions: Wrapping up the home season for Tarris Reed Jr., Braylon Mullins, and the rest of the Husky seniors. Follow our guest: Keep up with Bryan DeNovellis on X @bryandenovellis and check out his work at BryanDeNovellis.com. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices