The UConn men's basketball team is gearing up for another run at the NCAA tournament, with another talented roster of standout players. Returning stars, Alex Karaban and Solo Ball, will play a key part in the Huskies' success throughout the season.

Monday evening brings UConn an early in-state matchup against the University of New Haven Chargers. Ahead of that game, significant news arrived for Karaban and Ball, which shows just how star-studded the lineup is.

The official UConn Men's Basketball X account announced that both players are on the Naismith Trophy Player of the Year watch list. It's an illustrious award that has gone to all-time greats, including Indiana's Larry Bird, North Carolina's Michael Jordan, Texas's Kevin Durant, and most recently, Duke star Cooper Flagg.

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