HARTFORD – There are minutes for the taking after the injury bug bit the UConn men’s basketball team again, and Tuesday’s exhibition against Michigan State is a prime opportunity for players to earn them.

“We’re gonna use (Tuesday) night as like the last quiz before the test,” coach Dan Hurley said after the team practiced at PeoplesBank Arena on Monday. “We’re gonna try to play people enough for them to have an opportunity, whether it’s to earn a start on Monday or earn more minutes or a role. All those players – Jaylin Stewart, Jayden Ross, (Jacob) Furphy, obviously Malachi (Smith), Alec (Millender), Silas (Demary Jr.) is back – there’s a number of players that are vying to start or get minutes.”

Demary, the projected starting point guard who missed the first exhibition against Bos

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