UConn (24-11, 14-6 Big East)

UConn’s bid to win a third consecutive national title ended with a loss to eventual champion Florida in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Coach Dan Hurley added transfer guards Silas Demary Jr. and Malachi Smith in an attempt to become a better perimeter defensive team. UConn brings back three of its top four scorers with Solo Ball, Alex Karaban and Tarris Reed leading the way for the fourth-ranked Huskies . Sweet-shooting freshman Braylon Mullins is among the talented newcomers.

Players to watch

Tarris Reed Jr. (senior F, 6-11, 9.6 ppg). Reed struggled with foul trouble last season. Without Samson Johnson to split minutes with, Reed will need to stay on the court.

Ball (junior G, 6-4, 14.4 ppg). He had 99 3-pointers last season while shooting 41

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