Fudd & Karaban: UConn's Dream Duo

0:00Yukon stars Ozzy Fudd and Alex Kareban share more than just national championship rings. Born hours apart on November 11, 2002, they first teamed up in a three-point contest at the Husky's first night event back in 22. As a sophomore and redshirt freshman, they combined for 18 of 24 shots to win for the white team, then repeated the feat the next year, with the same score. Their past the stores could not have been more different. Fudd arrived as the top women's recruit, praised by coaches and even Steph Curry for her textbook jumper, but battled knee injuries and missed. Seasons. Kareban, a six foot eight-forward, sat out his freshman year before becoming a key piece for the men's team with his shooting, passing, and smarts. Together, they've helped rack up three titles, nearly 200 wins, and over 3,000 points. Both chose to return for redshirt senior seasons instead of jumping to the pros. Fudd overcame more injuries to post-career highs, averaging nearly 18 points and shooting over 45% from three while earning.

1:06All American honors, Kareban focused on winning another ring, stepping up as a vocal leader who pushes teammates in practice and film sessions. Now deep in the NCAA tournament, they're both in the sweet 16. Fudd dropped a career high 34 points on 8-3s to beat Syracuse, while Kareban scored 27 in a win over UCLA. The women faced North Carolina at 5 pm and 4th worth, and the men take on Michigan State around 10 pm in Washington. As their Huskies careers wind down, Fudd and Kareban chase perfect endings with back-to-back titles for the women, and a third straight for the men in. Four years. No matter what, they've already etched their names among Yukon greats. Hartford News today, powered by AI bringing you what matters. I'm Cory with the story.