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Central Connecticut head coach Pat Sellers joins the show to break down the Blue Devils’ regular season and how it stacked up against preseason expectations. From signature wins over BC and Rutgers to winning 7 of their last 8 games, Sellers shares why his team is confident heading into the NEC Tournament.

We dive into the dominant stretch from Darin Smith Jr., including his 38-point performance against Sacred Heart, 40 on the road at New Haven, and 25 in the regular season finale vs. Wagner. Sellers explains what makes Smith so special and how his leadership has elevated the group.

Plus, the impact of Max Frazier’s size and production, the chemistry between Rodgers and Frazier, and how that combo has become a major weapon down the stretch.

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Alex Karaban joins the Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast following a huge week for UConn basketball.

We break down:

• The bounce-back win at Villanova after the loss to Creighton
• Adjustments vs. St. John’s physicality
• The Tarris steal ➝ Karaban outlet ➝ Braylon 3 sequence
• Improved inbounds execution vs pressure
• The impact of UConn’s bench

Plus — an emotional Senior Day at Gampel Pavilion:

• Ceremony with family & friends
• Huskies of Honor recognition
• Fan tributes in the arena

And, we break down five big Alex plays for him to blind rank his top 5.

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In his first year coaching at the Division I level, Ted Hotaling opens up about the season so far — from exceeding expectations to the challenges of making the jump to D1. Hear his take on the team’s biggest surprises, the standout players to watch including Naj George, Jabri Fitzpatrick, and Andre Pasha, and the thrill of taking down the top team in the NEC, LIU. Even without a spot in the NEC Tournament, Hotaling shares what he hopes to accomplish in the final weeks of the season.

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Alex Karaban joins the Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast during a pivotal stretch of the season. He breaks down what was clicking in the games against Creighton and Xavier, what stood out in the loss to St. John’s, and how the team responded in practice before bouncing back.

Karaban also reflects on becoming the winningest player in UConn history, whether the postgame honor caught him by surprise, and what it means to see legends like Hasheem Thabeet recognized while thinking about his own legacy. We get into Solo Ball heating up, Silas Demary Jr.’s near triple-double, reconnecting with Samson Johnson at Butler, and the mindset of simply getting it done in tight games like Georgetown.

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We’re joined by Dom Amore, longtime sports columnist for the Hartford Courant, to discuss UConn’s biggest storylines across men’s basketball, women’s basketball, football, and more. From player impact to program narratives and what’s next for the Huskies, Dom shares his insights.

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Can UConn earn a 1 seed when Selection Sunday arrives? Fox Sports bracketologist Mike DeCourcy joins the Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast to break down where the Huskies stand right now, what the selection committee values most, and how the Big East is shaping up heading into March.

We dive into:

• UConn’s résumé and realistic seed range
  
  
• How Big East teams are being evaluated nationally
  
  
• What UConn fans should be rooting for down the stretch

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In this episode, we’re joined by Steve Ferrigno of the Mansfield Downtown Partnership to talk all things Downtown Storrs—where it’s been, where it’s headed, and why it continues to grow as a hub for the UConn community and beyond.

Steve shares his background and role with the Mansfield Downtown Partnership, then dives into the growth and development in the area over the past few years, along with a look ahead at what’s coming next. We also break down the impact UConn plays on Downtown Storrs, especially on gamedays, and how that energy supports local businesses.

Plus, Steve explains how the popular gameday shuttle came to be and how it works. To wrap it up, we talk about upcoming events and initiatives designed to keep people excited and engaged year-round—not just during basketball season.

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Former UConn big man Samson Johnson joins the podcast to talk about his transition from Storrs to the G League with the Noblesville Boom.

Samson breaks down the biggest differences between college basketball and the pro game, the toughest part of adjusting to G League life, and what surprised him most about being a professional.

We also dive deep into his UConn days — first impressions of practice, battling elite bigs like Donovan Clingan, Adama Sanogo, and Tarris Reed, and how those matchups helped shape his game. Samson shares his favorite Big East road environment, a game that still stands out, a classic Coach Hurley story, and shares his thoughts on the current Huskies.