UConn men’s basketball will have redshirt sophomore Akok Akok back against Butler, according to Jeff Goodman, but will be without its star in James Bouknight.
The Huskies (5-1, 2-1 Big East) have been eagerly waiting for their 6-9 forward for months as he blazed the comeback trail from a ruptured Achilles and a hamstring strain. He is now “active and available,” according to Goodman.
Akok has not played a game since his Achilles injury back in February. His quick recovery has been incredibly surprising considering the nature of his first injury.