UConn's leading scorer Alex Karaban sidelined for Saturday's game against Maryland Eastern Shore

UConn forward Alex Karaban (11) goes to the basket against Dayton guard Hamad Mousa (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Maui Invitational Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Lahaina, Hawaii.

UConn forward Alex Karaban (11) goes to the basket against Dayton guard Hamad Mousa (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Maui Invitational Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Lahaina, Hawaii. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)


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Hartford, Conn. — UConn's leading scorer Alex Karaban did not play in the second-ranked Huskies game against visiting Maryland Eastern Shore, the university announced about 30 minutes before the start of the game. Karaban was taken to the hospital after suffering a head injury late in a loss to Dayton in the seventh-place game in the Maui Invitational. He was at the XL Center riding a stationary bike while his teammates warmed up. He is the top scorer for the Huskies with an average of 15.9 points per game and tied for the team lead with 14 blocked shots.

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