Overview
Alex Karaban spent his entire college career as a member of the UConn Huskies, dating back to his freshman year in 2022-23 when he won the first of two NCAA titles. This past season, he put up career highs in minutes (35.8), points (14.3), rebounds (5.3), assists (2.8) and blocks (1.5) per game while earning All-Big East Second Team and NABC Mid Atlantic District Second Team honors. In 111 games played, the Northboro, Massachusetts native recorded shooting splits of 46.9 / 37.5 / 84.1.
Analysis
Karaban projects as a reliable role player at the next level. He’s produced and shown improvement from year to year on championship-caliber teams, displays good range with the proven ability to connect from behind the arc, has good size on the wing at 6-foot-8, makes solid, well-timed cuts to the hoop, and is an active rebounder on both ends. Although not known for his defense, Karaban is a smart, disciplined player who will benefit from a strong system around him.
Projection
With nearly every team valuing 3-point shooting and size on the wing, Karaban could certainly fill a depth piece who provides off-ball scoring punch and rebounding wherever he winds up. He’s a winner, as evidenced by playing a large role for UConn’s back-to-back title teams in 2023 and 2024, while playing alongside top-end talents like Stephon Castle, Tristen Newton and Donovan Clingan. Karaban’s game and skill set shares similarities to Georges Niang (ATL), Sam Hauser (BOS) and Dean Wade (CLE).
— Profile by RotoWire.com