UConn junior Alex Karaban's bid for a three-peat came up short. Now, he presumably turns his attention to the NBA Draft, with these landing spots standing out.

Karaban, now a main focus of every opponent’s defensive game plan, has been in a shooting slump that culminated in a 1-for-14 effort on Wednesday night against DePaul, a 72-61 UConn win.

An All-Big East Second Team selection in 2024-25, Karaban played a team-high 35.9 minutes per game while averaging 14.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists per contest.

Karaban fell short of his goals during a frustrating season, finishing 2024-25 averaging 14.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 35.8 minutes per game, his shooting percentage taking a bit of ...

Karaban averaged 14.3 points and 5.3 rebounds this past season and was the projected No. 46 pick, per Tankathon.com, and No. 34, per ESPN Only 106 players entered the 2025 NBA Draft, per the NBA.

While Karaban's numbers improved as a junior, the 6-foot-8, 225-pounder saw his effiecny dip in 2024-25 after knocking down 37.9% of his 3-point shots as a sophomore and 40.2% as a true freshman.

This is the second time Karaban has withdrawn from the NBA draft to return to UConn, having also done so last May ahead of the 2024 season. The 6'8" Southborough, ...

Despite averaging a career-high 14.3 points per game in 33 starts last season, Karaban's efficiency went down from his first two years. He shot 43.8 percent overall and 34.7 percent from three ...

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UConn’s Alex Karaban reacts after sinking a 3-point basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against St. John’s, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) ...

Karaban slides in as a natural plug-and-play fit for a team hoping to contend in 2026. He isn't the most dynamic talent on the board, but Karaban is perpetually solid and selfless.