Alex Karaban

Alex Karaban (born November 11, 2002) is an American college basketball player for the UConn Huskies of the Big East Conference.

Alex Karaban
Karaban in 2023
No. 11 – UConn Huskies
PositionSmall forward
LeagueBig East Conference
Personal information
Born (2002-11-11) November 11, 2002
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeUConn (2022–present)
Career highlights and awards

Early life and high school

Karaban grew up in Southborough, Massachusetts and initially attended Algonquin Regional High School.[1][2] He transferred to the New Hampton School in New Hampton, New Hampshire after his freshman year.[3] Karaban was named the New Hampshire Gatorade Player of the Year as a junior after averaging 25.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.9 blocks per game.[4] After the end of the school year he transferred a second time to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. Karaban was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college basketball at UConn over offers from Stanford, Iowa, and Creighton.[5][6]

College career

Karaban accelerated his graduation at IMG Academy and enrolled at UConn in January 2022.[7] He practiced with the team for the rest of the 2021-2022 season and redshirted the year.[8] Karaban was a unanimous selection to the Big East Conference's All-Freshman team at the end of his redshirt freshman season.[9] He started the 2023 national championship game and scored five points with five rebounds and three blocked shots as the Huskies won 76-59.[10]

References
  1. "'He is wise beyond his years for a freshman': Former Algonquin star Alex Karaban is playing key role at UConn". Telegram & Gazette. February 18, 2023. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
  2. "Final Four 2023: Inside UConn standout Alex Karaban's journey from Massachusetts to the Final Four". The Boston Globe. March 31, 2023. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
  3. "Change of scenery suits Northboro's Alex Karaban". Telegram & Gazette. January 14, 2020. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
  4. Carroll, Charlotte (August 11, 2021). "Forward Alex Karaban sees 'unmatched' opportunity as he commits to UConn". The Athletic. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
  5. Borzello, Jeff; Finkelstein, Adam (August 2, 2021). "UConn Huskies get commitment from forward Alex Karaban, No. 45 in 2022 class". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
  6. Madigan, Dan (August 2, 2021). "Four-star forward Alex Karaban commits to UConn men's basketball". TheUConnBlog.com. SB Nation. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
  7. "UConn recruit Alex Karaban enrolls early, joins men's basketball program". Hartford Courant. January 7, 2022. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
  8. DeCourcy, Mike (April 3, 2023). "Redshirt freshman Alex Karaban has shot into position as UConn's 'unsung hero' on march to NCAA Championship game". Sporting News. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
  9. "UConn freshman Alex Karaban swears he's more athletic than he looks, and showed it in Thursday's Sweet 16". Hartford Courant. March 24, 2023. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
  10. Bienick, David (April 3, 2023). "Massachusetts native starts for UConn in NCAA basketball title game". WCVB.com. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
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