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ESPN writer and bestselling author Seth Wickersham joins the Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast to talk about his new book, Be on That Hill: Stories from the Summits of Sport. Seth takes us behind the scenes of putting together a collection of his best work and how he decided which stories made the cut.

We also dive into what it’s really like to become deeply embedded with the people he covers, and the moments when he’s found himself thinking, “I can’t believe I’m actually here witnessing this.” Seth shares some of the people who surprised him most once he got behind the scenes and explains why he believes readers still crave deeply reported stories in an era of 30-second attention spans.

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Tom Moore has spent almost 40 years around college basketball, working alongside Jim Calhoun, helping build championship teams, becoming a head coach at Quinnipiac, and eventually returning to Storrs with Dan Hurley.

In this episode of The Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast, Tom looks back on his first days at UConn in 1994, his first experience working with Calhoun, being part of UConn's first national championship in 1999, and the decision to eventually become a head coach himself.

Tom also shares his first impressions of Dan Hurley, the similarities and differences between Calhoun and Hurley, what he saw when he returned to UConn during the rebuild, and what it was like being part of the program's incredible recent run under Hurley.

We also go inside his transition from assistant coach to UConn's general manager, what a college basketball GM actually does behind the scenes, how roster building has changed because of the transfer portal and NIL, and the balance between developing players in-house and bringing in transfers.

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Alex Karaban is back on The Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast!

The former UConn star joins us to catch up on his first summer as an NBA player with the Sacramento Kings — from adjusting to life on the West Coast to playing in Summer League and figuring out his role with a new team and coaching staff.

Karaban also talks about returning to UConn for practices this summer, what it was like being back in Storrs but no longer being part of the team, the Huskies who impressed him, and whether he’s still staying in close contact with his former teammates.

Plus, we discuss Tristen Newton joining the Kings and Karaban shares some advice for new co-host Jayden Ross.

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Adam Giardino joins us to break down UConn's big win on the road at Southern Miss. We talk about Kalieb Osborne's success, o-line improvements, and what we're looking at heading into the Miami game.

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ESPN basketball analyst Seth Greenberg joins The Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast to talk about the annual Connecticut Basketball Coaches Breakfast benefiting the V Foundation, UConn men's basketball, and which teams across the state could make a run to the NCAA Tournament!

On September 29, the annual Connecticut Basketball Coaches Breakfast benefiting the V Foundation for Cancer Research will bring together all of the Division I basketball coaches in Connecticut for a special morning supporting an important cause.

Seth shares how this incredible event came to be, the generosity of the Connecticut community, and what makes it so special to hear from all of the D1 coaches in the state. We also discuss some of the notable takeaways and quotes from the coaches, the incredible amount of basketball talent across Connecticut, and why this event means so much to the basketball community.

Then we dive into a UConn basketball season preview! Seth gives his early thoughts on the Huskies heading into the upcoming season, including the new additions to the roster, the returning players who could make an impact, and the new coaching hires. We also discuss UConn's non-conference schedule, what to watch for as the season gets underway, and how the Huskies stack up heading into another highly anticipated season.

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UConn football is set for a major test against Maryland, and we’re breaking down the Terrapins with Ed Lee of The Baltimore Sun!

Ed joins the Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast to give us an inside look at Maryland coming off its dominant 62-0 win over Hampton.

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What should UConn Football fans expect from the Huskies in 2026? Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast host Jared Kotler is joined by UConn Football sideline reporter Adam Giardino for a deep dive into the upcoming season.

Adam shares his expectations for the team, thoughts on the ongoing quarterback competition, offensive weapons to keep an eye on, defensive players who could make an impact, and what to expect from Jason Candle's new system and coaching staff.

We also preview UConn's season opener against Lafayette and discuss the team's new red jerseys.

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UConn Football vs. Lafayette is almost here! We’re previewing the matchup with Lafayette head coach John Troxell.

Coach Troxell joins the Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast for an inside look at the Leopards ahead of their matchup with the Huskies. We talk about Lafayette’s roster, the players UConn fans should watch for, and what Coach Troxell has seen from his team throughout summer practices.

We also discuss how the transfer portal has changed college football, the challenges and opportunities it creates for programs like Lafayette, roster building in the modern game, and how teams prepare for a matchup against a program like UConn.

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Jayden joins the Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast for the first episode of what will be a season-long conversation as we follow his journey through his fourth year in Storrs.

We talk about his breakout moments last season and what it meant to finally see years of hard work and perseverance pay off on the court. Jayden also reflects on his first three years at UConn, the lessons he’s learned, staying patient when playing time wasn’t always there, and whether he’s finally gotten used to a Dan Hurley practice!

We also have some fun looking back at his time playing alongside our former co-host Alex Karaban, last year’s NCAA Tournament run, and how that experience has made this team even hungrier heading into the new season.

Jayden breaks down the new-look UConn roster, the returners, transfers and freshmen, plus the advice he has for the newcomers trying to adjust to UConn basketball and its culture.

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Hartford Courant sports columnist Dom Amore joins the Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast to go around the horn on Connecticut sports!

Dom shares some of his favorite stories from the summer, weighs in on the Yankees and Red Sox, and looks ahead to the upcoming UConn Football season.

We also dive into an early preview of both UConn Men's Basketball and UConn Women's Basketball, including what has Dom excited heading into another big season of Huskies basketball.