Whenever the UConn men’s basketball team takes the court again, we will have some intriguing storylines to watch. Foremost among them is what kind of progress Akok Akok can have as a difference-maker for the Huskies. He’s shown flashes, but also has disappeared at times and hasn’t been on the court much either.
Grinding out a road win at Marquette was a nice palette cleanser, but the questions raised from the Providence loss remind us that this team still has a long way to go. We’ve discussed the freshmen conundrum and the impact of Adama Sanogo’s injury, and it's abundantly clear how important Tyrese Martin is.