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UConn's Hurley Confirms Injured Stars for Villanova Showdown

2/22/2026

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No. 5 UConn Huskies will face Villanova Wildcats on Saturday as Dan Hurley, the head coach of the UConn Huskies, confirms Alex Karaban and Braylon Mullins will play despite injury concerns.
In the 91-84 loss to Creighton, Braylon Mullins scored 25 points but wore a knee brace, while Alex Karaban struggled.
The Huskies aim to regain momentum ahead of the Big East and NCAA tournaments.

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No. 5 UConn Huskies will face Villanova Wildcats on Saturday as Dan Hurley, the head coach of the UConn Huskies, confirms Alex Karaban and Braylon Mullins will play despite injury concerns.
In the 91-84 loss to Creighton, Braylon Mullins scored 25 points but wore a knee brace, while Alex Karaban struggled.
The Huskies aim to regain momentum ahead of the Big East and NCAA tournaments.