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In his first year coaching at the Division I level, Ted Hotaling opens up about the season so far — from exceeding expectations to the challenges of making the jump to D1. Hear his take on the team’s biggest surprises, the standout players to watch including Naj George, Jabri Fitzpatrick, and Andre Pasha, and the thrill of taking down the top team in the NEC, LIU. Even without a spot in the NEC Tournament, Hotaling shares what he hopes to accomplish in the final weeks of the season.

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Alex Karaban joins the Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast during a pivotal stretch of the season. He breaks down what was clicking in the games against Creighton and Xavier, what stood out in the loss to St. John’s, and how the team responded in practice before bouncing back.

Karaban also reflects on becoming the winningest player in UConn history, whether the postgame honor caught him by surprise, and what it means to see legends like Hasheem Thabeet recognized while thinking about his own legacy. We get into Solo Ball heating up, Silas Demary Jr.’s near triple-double, reconnecting with Samson Johnson at Butler, and the mindset of simply getting it done in tight games like Georgetown.

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We’re joined by Dom Amore, longtime sports columnist for the Hartford Courant, to discuss UConn’s biggest storylines across men’s basketball, women’s basketball, football, and more. From player impact to program narratives and what’s next for the Huskies, Dom shares his insights.

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Can UConn earn a 1 seed when Selection Sunday arrives? Fox Sports bracketologist Mike DeCourcy joins the Connecticut Scoreboard Podcast to break down where the Huskies stand right now, what the selection committee values most, and how the Big East is shaping up heading into March.

We dive into:

• UConn’s résumé and realistic seed range
  
  
• How Big East teams are being evaluated nationally
  
  
• What UConn fans should be rooting for down the stretch

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In this episode, we’re joined by Steve Ferrigno of the Mansfield Downtown Partnership to talk all things Downtown Storrs—where it’s been, where it’s headed, and why it continues to grow as a hub for the UConn community and beyond.

Steve shares his background and role with the Mansfield Downtown Partnership, then dives into the growth and development in the area over the past few years, along with a look ahead at what’s coming next. We also break down the impact UConn plays on Downtown Storrs, especially on gamedays, and how that energy supports local businesses.

Plus, Steve explains how the popular gameday shuttle came to be and how it works. To wrap it up, we talk about upcoming events and initiatives designed to keep people excited and engaged year-round—not just during basketball season.

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Former UConn big man Samson Johnson joins the podcast to talk about his transition from Storrs to the G League with the Noblesville Boom.

Samson breaks down the biggest differences between college basketball and the pro game, the toughest part of adjusting to G League life, and what surprised him most about being a professional.

We also dive deep into his UConn days — first impressions of practice, battling elite bigs like Donovan Clingan, Adama Sanogo, and Tarris Reed, and how those matchups helped shape his game. Samson shares his favorite Big East road environment, a game that still stands out, a classic Coach Hurley story, and shares his thoughts on the current Huskies.

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UConn Men’s Basketball's Alex Karaban joins the podcast to break down the Huskies’ 19–1 start and 9–0 run in Big East play. We talk expectations vs. reality, how this team has handled closer games, and what’s stood out defensively at the midway point of the season.

Karaban dives into the tough back-and-forth win against Villanova, what clicked after a quiet first half, and how players like Solo, Jaylin, and Jayden are stepping up. He also shares what it takes to win gritty road games at places like Seton Hall, and the difference between blowout wins and grind-it-out victories.

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Comedian and actor Steve Rannazzisi joins the podcast ahead of his stand-up shows at Comix Roadhouse at Mohegan Sun (Jan 22–24) for a wide-ranging conversation on comedy, acting, and sports.

Steve breaks down what came first in his career—stand-up or acting, which one’s harder, and how he landed the role of Kevin on The League during its legendary 7-season run. We dive into the casting process, the real-life chemistry of the cast, and whether fans still stop him to yell “Shiva Blast!” or call him Kevin.

He also talks about unforgettable cameos ranging from NFL stars to Meghan Markle, clears up the infamous “disturbance in the kitchen,” on Curb Your Enthusiasm and shares what it’s really like working with Larry David.

To wrap it up, Steve puts on his fan hat and ranks New York sports teams from his own fandom perspective.

Catch Steve live at Mohegan Sun | Jan 22–24