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In today’s episode, we’re covering some major storylines surrounding UConn men’s basketball as we inch closer to the start of the season. First, we’ll dive into Alex Karaban being snubbed for preseason All-American honors and how it reflects a bigger issue in college basketball. Then, we’ll explore the recent criticism of Dan Hurley, accused of being “drunk with ego” after UConn’s championship win, and we’ll compare his approach to winning with that of Steve Kerr, using a clip from Brett Ledbetter’s “What Drives Winning.” Finally, we’ll wrap up with how the team and fans are biding their time in the two-week countdown before basketball tips off.

Show Notes:

Segment 1: “Alex Karaban Snubbed — What’s Wrong with College Basketball?”

• Alex Karaban was overlooked for preseason All-American honors despite being a key contributor to UConn’s success.

• We discuss the broader issue in college basketball where flashy one-and-done players, like Cooper Flagg, get more attention than loyal, consistent players like Karaban.

• How Karaban’s decision to return to UConn, driven by his love for the program and the chance to make history, reflects what’s right about the game—and what’s being overlooked.

Segment 2: “Dan Hurley Under Attack — Drunk with Ego?”

• A clip from Brett Ledbetter’s “What Drives Winning” criticizes Dan Hurley for being “drunk with ego” following UConn’s national championship win.

• Comparison between Dan Hurley’s approach to winning and that of Steve Kerr. We break down Ledbetter’s message and how Kerr’s humility is held up as the ideal, while Hurley’s more aggressive, passionate style has sparked controversy.

• Discussion on whether Hurley’s approach is being misunderstood and if passion is being mischaracterized as ego. We ask: is Hurley’s intensity really a negative, or is it just different from what we’ve come to expect from winning coaches?

Segment 3: “Biding Our Time — The Two-Week Countdown to UConn Basketball”

• With just two weeks until the season starts, how are fans and the team preparing for tip-off?

• The final days of preseason practice and what UConn is focusing on as they get ready for the first game.

• How fans are dealing with the anticipation, eager for the season to begin, and what we can expect once the team takes the court.

Questions to Consider for Segment 2:

1. Is Dan Hurley’s approach to winning being unfairly criticized as ego-driven, or is there merit to the claim?

2. How does Steve Kerr’s style differ from Hurley’s, and is one approach more effective than the other?

3. Does UConn need Hurley’s passion and intensity to maintain their championship-level success, or is there room for adjustment?

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