Nahiem Alleyne

UConn guard Tristen Newton (2) listens to coach Dan Hurley during the first half of the team's second-round college basketball game against Saint Mary's in the men's NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Albany, N.Y. (AP Photo/Hans Pennink)

Saint Mary's Gaels at UConn Huskies 3/19/2023

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UConn guard Joey Calcaterra, left, drives to the basket against St. John's guard Andre Curbelo, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)

UConn Huskies at St. John's Red Storm 2/25/2023

Feb. 25, 2023 01:38 PM EST

Creighton's Baylor Scheierman warms up before playing against UConn in an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)

UConn Huskies at Creighton Bluejays 2/11/2023

Feb. 11, 2023 01:58 PM EST

UConn's Tristen Newton (2) goes up for a basket between Marquette's Oso Ighodaro (13) and Marquette's Olivier-Maxence Prosper (12) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Newton has triple-double, No. 21 UConn tops No. 10 Marquette

By Pat Eaton-Robb Feb. 07, 2023 09:03 PM EST

Connecticut forward Adama Sanogo, right, shoots over Oregon center Kel'el Ware during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Invitational tournament in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer)

Texas State Bobcats at Hawai'i Warriors 11/27/2022

Nov. 24, 2022 09:12 PM EST

Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley celebrates with Connecticut's Tristen Newton (2) after Newton came out of the with a triple double in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Buffalo, Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Newton's triple-double leads No. 25 UConn past Buffalo

By William S. Paxton Nov. 15, 2022 09:26 PM EST

FILE - Virginia Tech's Justyn Mutts (25) shoots against Notre Dame's Paul Atkinson Jr. (20) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game during quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference men's tournament March 10, 2022, in New York. Mutts was the Hokies' top rebounder and second-leading scorer last season. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Defending ACC champ Virginia Tech hoping for repeat

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 19, 2022 10:46 AM EDT

UConn gets grad transfer Calcaterra from San Diego

Jun. 17, 2022 10:50 AM EDT
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn's men's basketball program has landed its fourth transfer of the off-season, announcing Friday the addition of Joey Calcaterra, a 6-foot-3...

Guard Nahiem Alleyne transfers from Virginia Tech to UConn

Apr. 22, 2022 02:32 PM EDT
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Nahiem Alleyne, who helped Virginia Tech to the ACC tournament title last season, will transfer to UConn, the Huskies announced on Friday. ...

UAB guard Michael Ertel (2) reacts with teammate Jordan Walker (10) after hitting a basket in overtime play during an NCAA college basketball game against Middle Tennessee in the semifinal round of the Conference USA tournament in Frisco, Texas, Friday, March 11, 2022. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters at Charlotte 49ers 3/12/2022

Mar. 11, 2022 06:42 PM EST

Notre Dame's Nate Laszewski (14) drives against Virginia Tech's Hunter Cattoor (0) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game during quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference men's tournament, Thursday, March 10, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Virginia Tech boots No. 2 seed Notre Dame in ACC quarters

Mar. 10, 2022 09:50 PM EST

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski works the bench in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse during quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference men's tournament, Thursday, March 10, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Conference USA - Quarterfinal 2 (win) at Conference USA - Quarterfinal 1 (win) 3/11/2022

Mar. 10, 2022 01:18 PM EST

Missouri head coach Cuonzo Martin calls a play during the second half of an NCAA men's college basketball Southeastern Conference tournament game against Mississippi Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Florida Atlantic Owls at UAB Blazers 3/10/2022

Mar. 09, 2022 08:14 PM EST

Virginia Tech's Keve Aluma (22) rebounds against Clemson Tigers' David Collins (13) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game during the Atlantic Coast Conference men's tournament, Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Clemson Tigers at Virginia Tech Hokies 3/9/2022

Mar. 09, 2022 08:04 PM EST

Clemson cools off Virginia Tech 63-59 in ACC season finale

Mar. 05, 2022 04:45 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — PJ Hall scored 12 points and Alex Hemenway added 11 to lead a balanced offense as Clemson defeated Virginia Tech 63-59 in an ACC regular-season...

Virginia Tech's Justyn Mutts, left, and Louisville's Jae'Lyn Withers reach for a rebound during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Virginia Tech ends 17-game skid against Louisville, 75-43

Mar. 01, 2022 11:49 PM EST

Hokies hang on to edge Yellow Jackets 62-58

Feb. 23, 2022 11:28 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — Keve Aluma had a double-double, Darius Maddox scored 10 straight points to give Virginia Tech the lead for good and the Hokies hung on for a 62-58...

Aluma takes over late, Virginia Tech beats Virginia, 62-53

Feb. 14, 2022 09:54 PM EST
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Keve Aluma scored 24 points and sank two clutch shots down the stretch to allow Virginia Tech to hold off Commonwealth rival Virginia, 62-53...