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UConn Lands Unprecedented Three on All–Big East First Team

The Huskies enter the Madison Square Garden tournament as a top seed after a 27-4 finish.

UConn head coach Dan Hurley speaks to guard Braylon Mullins (24), forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5), guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) and center Eric Reibe (12) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Seton Hall, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 07: Alex Karaban #11 of the Connecticut Huskies dribbles the ball against the Marquette Golden Eagles during the second half at Fiserv Forum on March 07, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Big East coaches selected Silas Demary Jr., Alex Karaban, and Tarris Reed Jr. to the First Team.
  • UConn led all programs with five honorees, with Solo Ball on the Second Team, Braylon Mullins a unanimous All-Freshman pick, and Demary also on the All-Defensive Team.
  • Demary topped the conference in assists at 7.4 per game in league play.
  • Reed averaged 13.6 points, 8.2 rebounds, and a Big East–best 2.1 blocks in conference games after transferring from Michigan.
  • UConn closed 27-4 overall and 17-3 in the Big East for second behind St. John’s, and the tournament opens Wednesday at Madison Square Garden with those teams as the top two seeds.