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Karaban Plays Full 40 Minutes in UConn’s 69‑63 Loss to Michigan

Senior forward Alex Karaban played all 40 minutes, scoring a team‑high 17 points and grabbing 11 rebounds in UConn’s 69‑63 loss to Michigan in the national championship game.

Karaban finished his UConn career with 17 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and two steals, playing every minute of the Huskies’ 69‑63 loss to Michigan. The senior forward stayed on the floor for the full 40 minutes, a rare feat for a player with a foot injury that kept him from playing in the semifinal against Illinois.

Despite a strong effort, UConn fell short of a third national title, leaving Karaban’s career without a championship ring but with a memorable final performance that highlighted his consistency and leadership on the court.