No. 24 UConn routs Central Connecticut 99-48 in opener

Connecticut's Tyrese Martin dunks the ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Central Connecticut State, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

From the left, Connecticut freshmen Corey Floyd Jr., Jordan Hawkins, Rahsool Diggins, and Richie Springs watch play in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Central Connecticut State University, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut's Tyrese Martin, left, is fouled by Central Connecticut State's Arian Dehnavi in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut's Tyrese Martin shoots a basket over Central Connecticut State's Arian Dehnavi (12) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut's R.J. Cole pressures Central Connecticut State's Nigel Scantlebury, right, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Central Connecticut State's Andre Snoddy, right, blocks a shot attempt by Connecticut's R.J. Cole in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley, right, talks with Adama Sanogo, center, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Central Connecticut State University, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Central Connecticut State's Stephane Ayangma, left, and Connecticut's Adama Sanogo reach for the ball in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut's Andre Jackson, left, steals the ball from Central Connecticut State's Zach Newkirk, back right, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Central Connecticut State's Andre Snoddy drives to the basket as Connecticut's Adama Sanogo, left, defends, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut's Tyler Polley makes a 3-point-basket against Central Connecticut State's Tre Mitchell in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley reacts in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Central Connecticut State, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut's Akok Akok shoots in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Central Connecticut State University, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut's Adama Sanogo shoots over Central Connecticut State's Arian Dehnavi (12) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)