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The Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast

Listen to the Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast to catch up on all things Connecticut sports.

Episodes

Washington Post’s Jesse Dougherty Talks NIL, Revenue Sharing & NCAA’s Next Era

Send us a text Dive into the evolving world of college athletics as Washington Post reporter Jesse Dougherty joins us to discuss the latest on NCAA revenue sharing, NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) developments, and what these changes mean for the future of college sports. We break down the House settlement, explore the impact of potential federal legislation, and examine the legal battles reshaping the NCAA landscape. If you want to understand how revenue sharing and NIL are redefining opportuni...

Jun 24, 202530 min

Devin Crosby is Leading the University of New Haven to D1 Athletics

Send us a text Curious about how the University of New Haven is navigating the transition process to D1 Athletics? Athletic Director Devin Crosby joins the podcast to break down what it takes to make the leap, how the Chargers are preparing to compete at a higher level, and what this move means for the future of college athletics. Plus, we serve up some fun pizza talk along the way. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at an exciting transition in college sports!...

Jun 13, 202519 min

Is the NCAA Tournament Expanding?

Send us a text Curious about the future of the NCAA Tournament? This episode dives into the hottest college basketball offseason storylines, including the potential NCAA Tournament expansion to 72, 76, or even more teams. We’re joined by The Sporting News’ Mike DeCourcy, who shares insider perspectives on where expansion talks stand and what it could mean for the sport. Don’t miss this deep dive into the evolving landscape of college basketball!...

Jun 09, 202520 min

Hear From the Coaches: CCSU and Fairfield Baseball are Regional Bound

Send us a text Fairfield and Central are heading to the NCAA Baseball Tournament and both head coaches join the pod to preview their teams. Hear from Fairfield's Bill Currier about the exciting extra inning win that sealed the Stags' trip to the tournament, how they're prepping for the Conway, SC Regional, and more. CCSU Head Coach Charlie Hickey talks about his team's 9th NEC Title, what stands out about his team's offense (3rd highest batting average in the country), getting his 800th career w...

May 26, 202522 min

Alex Karaban is Back for UConn Men's Basketball

Send us a text Alex Karaban is back for another year with UConn Men's Basketball and he joins us to break down his decision. We talk his thought process, expectations for next year, his excitement to work with the returners and new players, some paparazzi fame, and more.

May 01, 202522 min

UConn Women's Basketball vs. South Carolina National Championship Preview

Send us a text Lulu Kesin, South Carolina Women's Basketball Beat Writer joins us to preview the National Championship game between UConn and South Carolina. We look at the February match up between these two teams, how they've played since, their tournament paths, and more.

Apr 05, 202514 min

Alex Karaban: Wrapping up the UConn Men's Basketball Season

Send us a text Alex Karaban joins us to break down the Huskies NCAA Tournament week including a win over Oklahoma and loss to Florida. We look back on the highs and lows of the season, talk about what's next for Alex, his thoughts on the Dan Hurley media drama, and more.

Mar 28, 202534 min

Pat Sellers: CCSU Men's Basketball in the NEC Tournament

Send us a text Pat Sellers, Head Coach of CCSU Men's Basketball joins us to break down his team's big win in the quarterfinals of the NEC Tournament. We look ahead to Saturday's match up against FDU in the semis, talk his team and its NCAA leading 13 game winning streak, and more.

Mar 06, 202515 min

Allen Bestwick: A Farewell to UConn Women's Basketball Coverage on SNY

Send us a text As UConn Women's Basketball coverage will shift away from SNY, Play by Play Announcer Allen Bestwick joins us to look back at his time on the microphone. We talk his highlights, thoughts on players, the team gearing up for this year's postseason run and more.

Mar 05, 202527 min

Welcome to March with UConn Men's Basketball's Alex Karaban

Send us a text Alex Karaban joins us to break down the week that was for UConn Men's Basketball. We chat wins over Georgetown and Providence, talk the team rounding into shape, the rest of the regular season, preparing for tournament games, and more.

Mar 03, 202520 min

Alex Karaban and UConn Men's Basketball Building for March

Send us a text Alex Karaban joins us to recap the past two weeks - a period that has had some highs and lows. He talks about the keys for the team to focus on the rest of the year, talks Big East road trips, recent big performances from Hassan Diarra and Tarris Reed, and a whole lot more.

Feb 21, 202527 min

Where Will UConn Fall in the March Madness Bracket with Mike DeCourcy

Send us a text Mike DeCourcy joins us to break down his latest bracket and talk about where things stand. Can UConn avoid the 8-9 game? How will the committee look at games when Liam McNeeley was injured and not playing? We then talk about the other Connecticut teams in the bracket. Will Central avoid Dayton? Yale on the upset path again? All this and more!

Feb 11, 202524 min

A Play About Basketball Now in Hartford? Meet King James at Theaterworks

Send us a text Greg Perri, an actor in King James (now playing at Theaterworks in Hartford) joins us to talk about the play - one focused on friendship, basketball, and of course, LeBron James. Greg previews the play, talks about his own basketball fandom, and catching some UConn buzz while in town.

Feb 10, 202510 min

Around the Horn with Dom Amore of the Hartford Courant

Send us a text Dom Amore of the Hartford Courant joins us to touch on a number of topics. We talk the current state of UConn Men's Basketball including their record without Liam McNeeley, McNeeley's embrace of the savior role, Dan Hurley and Jim Calhoun vs. the refs, and more. We then dive into the UConn Women's Basketball team including the fantastic freshman season from Sarah Strong, Paige Bueckers' legacy, and more. Finally, we wrap with a little UConn Football talk including the changing nat...

Jan 30, 202533 min

Pat Sellers with a Mid-Season Look at his CCSU Blue Devils

Send us a text Head Coach Pat Sellers joins us to look at his team. We talk their impressive non-conference run, bouncing back from two losses early in conference play, and what he wants to see from his team the last couple months of the season.

Jan 23, 202511 min

Talking UConn Women's Basketball and UConn Men's Hockey with Daniel Connolly

Send us a text Daniel Connolly of The UConn Blog joins us to talk about his coverage of UConn Women's Basketball and UConn Men's Hockey. We discuss the first half of the basketball season, how this team can improve, Sarah Strong's dominant start to her career, Paige and Azzi coming back from injury, and roles for KK Arnold, Kaitlyn Chen, and others. Then, we'll dive into UConn Men's Hockey and their path to making its first NCAA Tournament....

Jan 20, 202529 min

Alex Karaban on Bouncing Back from Villanova and Winning at Georgetown

Send us a text Alex is back to talk a rollercoaster of a week. We chat about his tough outing at Villanova, how the coaching staff and team supported him and helped him bounce back, adjusting to life without Liam McNeeley, guys like Aidan Mahaney, Jaylin Stewart, Ahmad Nowell, and Jayden Ross having to step up, and more.

Jan 12, 202527 min

2024 UConn Football Season Wrap Up

Send us a text Storrs Central UConn Football writer Graham Chamberlain joins the pod to wrap up the 9-4 UConn Football season. We talk improvements on both sides of the ball, a changing national perception of UConn Football, Jim Mora's contract extension, tampering charges, and look ahead to next year.

Jan 02, 202535 min

UConn vs. DePaul: A New Year's Day Battle

Send us a text We're talking UConn-DePaul -- and maybe not a blowout like we've seen in the past? The DePaud joins us to preview the match up, break down the new look DePaul roster, and more.

Dec 31, 202425 min
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