The UConn men’s basketball team opens its preseason schedule on Tuesday night with a Hall of Fame Series exhibition against Syracuse at Mohegan Sun Arena. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m., with the game broadcast on NBC Sports Boston and UConn +, and audio coverage available via the UConn Sports Network.
UConn’s roster includes senior guard Silas Demary Jr., who averaged 10.1 points per game last season, alongside sophomore Braylon Mullins, who posted 12.0 points per contest in 2025-26. Jayden Ross, a senior forward, and sophomores Nik Khamenia and Na’jai Hines round out the probable starters. Khamenia and Hines transferred from Duke and Seton Hall respectively, adding new options in the frontcourt. Head coach Dan Hurley mentioned last week that a couple of players might be sidelined with injuries but did not specify names. Mullins missed several days of practice earlier but was expected to increase his workload ahead of the game. Hurley planned to provide more details following Monday’s practice.
Syracuse counters with a lineup featuring guard Kiyan Anthony, who scored 8.0 points per game last season. Garwey Dual, another guard who averaged 8.4 points at McNeese, and Aidan Tobiason, who put up 15.3 points at Temple, are also expected to start. The frontcourt likely includes forward Sadiq White Jr., who averaged 6.1 points, and center Luke Wilson, who contributed 10.7 points while at Appalachian State.
This preseason matchup revives a regional rivalry between two programs with rich basketball histories. It will offer fans an early look at new and returning players as both teams prepare for the upcoming season. Tickets remain available through Ticketmaster, StubHub, SeatGeek, and Vivid Seats.
Tuesday’s exhibition will be the Huskies’ first game following their run to the Final Four in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, where Silas Demary Jr. was a key figure. The game at Mohegan Sun Arena is expected to draw considerable attention as UConn aims to build momentum. Hurley’s update after Monday’s practice will clarify the availability of players nursing injuries.
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