NCAA analysts expect Alex Karaban to earn “a lot of money” in the NBA; Compare Star Uconn to Boston Celtics Forward

Uconn huskies Striker Alex Karaban finished his third year in Uconn this past season. He helped the team win the National Championship by 2023 and 2024, and although the team did not win in 2025, it had its best statistically. He promised 14.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.5 robberies per game. This took Karaban state For the NBA project of 2025 after the season.

However, after some deliberation, Karaban Finally, he decided to remove the NBA project and return to Uconn for his senior season. Made this decision on April 29. Doing it should allow it to increase your stock project for the NBA project of 2026.

A new episode of “The Field of 68: After Dark” was published on Tuesday. In the episode, analyst Jeff Goodman spoke about Karaban, saying he hopes that he can become a NBA draft selection next season (starts at 3:10).

“Listen, I hope Alex Karaban I hope he works his way back in a guaranteed agreement you know in the second round where he can make a lot of money because this child is impressive. It's impressive. I fell for him last year.”

Rob Dauster then responded, comparing the Karaban to Boston Celtics striker, Sam Hauser.

“It's okay, so the comparison will do, and that's like completely tangent. I don't know how I ended here. I always end up with Uconn's things, but I don't see Alex Karaban can't have the same career as Sam Hauser has when he reaches the NBA.

Alex Karaban's return to Uconn Huskies should help them to play for another National Championship

Although it is unclear if Karaban would have been drafted if he stayed in the NBA project of 2025, there is no doubt that he is an effective university basketball player. He was part of two teams that won national championships, playing an important role in both teams.

So their return to the Huskies should help the team to have a rebound season. Informed Jeff Borzello believes that Huskies are contending by 2026.

“Alex Karaban has returned and Uconn is a contestant of the National Championship 2025-26. SILAS DEMARY JR. BALL SOLO BALLON BRAYLON MULLINS ALEX KARABAN TARRIS REED LOADUP”.

If Karaban can win another national championship with the Huskies while playing an important role, it is difficult to imagine that the NBA teams pass on him in the next year's project.