Even with star sophomore James Bouknight unavailable due to a hyperextended left elbow, the UConn men’s basketball team won convincingly on the road against Butler, defeating the Bulldogs 72-60 for their second-straight Big East road win. The win elevated the Huskies to 6-1 on the season and 3-1 in the Big East. Here are some takeaways from UConn’s latest win.
Tyler Polley, the hottest shooter on the planet
Dan Madigan: Earlier this season, we saw how stagnant this offense could be when Bouknight was not on the floor. But that was before Polley became the most lethal shooter in college basketball.