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UConn Weighs Demary, Stewart Availability for UCLA After First-Round Win

Hurley says evaluations over the next two days will determine who suits up.

UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
Mar 19, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; UConn Huskies guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 19: Silas Demary Jr. #2 of the Connecticut Huskies on Practice Day ahead of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena on March 19, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Silas Demary Jr. (ankle) and Jaylin Stewart (right knee inflammation) were ruled out for the Furman opener by the NCAA injury report after being listed as questionable.
  • UConn defeated Furman 82-71, powered by Tarris Reed Jr.’s 31 points and 27 rebounds in a rare NCAA Tournament performance.
  • Dan Hurley said Demary tried to play Friday but couldn’t, adding both Demary and Stewart are pushing to be available against UCLA.
  • With Demary out, Malachi Smith started and posted seven assists to one turnover, while Alec Millender handled spot minutes at point guard.
  • FanDuel opened UConn as a 4.5-point favorite over UCLA for Sunday’s 8:45 p.m. ET game in Philadelphia on TNT, with odds poised to move based on final injury updates.