URGENT UPDATE: Third-ranked UConn will face a significant challenge as they take on No. 4 Arizona tonight without their top scorer, Tarris Reed Jr., due to an ankle injury. This critical game starts at 7:00 PM ET at TD Garden in Boston, and Reed is considered day-to-day, according to a team release.
This development comes after Reed’s impressive performance last Saturday, where he scored 21 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in a victory over No. 7 BYU. The 6-foot-11 senior from St. Louis has been a key player for the Huskies, averaging 20 points and 9.3 rebounds in just over 25 minutes per game this season.
Reed’s absence is particularly concerning as he previously missed the season opener against New Haven and both exhibition games earlier this month due to a hamstring injury. His ongoing struggles with injuries could have a severe impact on UConn’s chances against a formidable Arizona team.
Adding to UConn’s woes, the team will also be without Braylon Mullins, the preseason Big East Freshman of the Year, who is sidelined with an ongoing ankle injury. However, freshman Jacob Furphy is set to make an impact as he is available to play for the Huskies tonight.
As UConn prepares for this high-stakes matchup, fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see how the team adapts without one of their key players. The outcome of this game could influence their rankings and momentum as they continue through the season.
Stay tuned for live updates and post-game reactions as this developing story unfolds!
