David Borges

UConn men's basketball beat writer for CT Insider Hearst CT Media. Author of Rebound!, 2019 NSMA Connecticut Sportswriter of the Year.

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Just when you thought you were safe from my shameless plugs, happy to announce I'll have another book coming out in mid-June. Think you'll really enjoy this one. Pre-order here!:

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Emeka Okafor, wife honored at banquet.

Jim Calhoun: "When he walks in the room, obviously he's got a presence. And it's not his height. It's him. If I went out to find the perfect basketball player who combines all the other aspects, he'd be the guy."

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Emeka Okafor, wife honored at banquet.

Jim Calhoun: "When he walks in the room, obviously he's got a presence. And it's not his height. It's him. If I went out to find the perfect basketball player who combines all the other aspects, he'd be the guy."

https://t.co/drb0uyfBKG

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Dan Hurley sent a videotaped testimonial to Jim and Pat Calhoun for winning the Dedication to Community Service Award at the 40th Franciscan Spirts Banquet on Tuesday night.

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UConn men's basketball mailbag: CT Insider answers your questions https://t.co/QcodhoclYJ

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@xcbanditbravo @UConnMBB I could definitely see that.

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Three questions (and one bonus) as @UConnMBB kicks off summer session today.

https://t.co/5yMXZuSZeQ

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And now, the third-string center question has been answered.

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And now, the third-string center question has been answered.

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Three questions (and one bonus) as @UConnMBB kicks off summer session today.

https://t.co/5yMXZuSZeQ

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@floatinghighway @UConnMBB could go Euro

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Summer session begins Monday for @uconnmbb, but is Huskies’ roster complete?

Not yet. Here’s what they’re looking for to round it out. https://t.co/5yMXZuSZeQ

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@lwfitzgerald @UConnMBB no

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@HurleysArmy @UConnMBB Kemba, 23.5 in '10-11.

Only 10 P5 guys averaged 20+ last season. Not easy to do. Mullins also looking to be more of a distributor this season, too. We'll see.

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Just scrolling through the camera roll …

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@JVMonte2 Bell Boy

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With @yalebaseball in regionals, alum Mike Walsh dealing in @pirates organization.

“When this thing falls off," he said pointing to his right arm, "we’ll hopefully pivot, make good decisions, utilize things Yale gave me. Right now we’re fired up on ball.” https://t.co/RbHMcQo3Dp

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“He still hasn't gotten over not winning states his senior year. I was not going to be the one to bring (Elite 8) up, given his competitive nature and who he is. He’s one of the most competitive kids I know. Losing's just not part of his DNA.” https://t.co/14DzEMVZTh

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"He plays to win the game, he doesn't play to pad stats. He just happens to also be 6-8, incredibly versatile w/an elite skillset as far as passing, shooting, scoring, playmaking."

"He's one of the most competitive, great human beings you'll ever meet."

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Nik Khamenia compares to Alex Karaban in many ways: 6-8 shooter, winner, son of Eastern European immigrants.

“The respect he has for the game, his desire to be great is due to his upbringing. His parents were never coddling or lying to him."
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