3 underdogs who committed to Dan Hurley's UConn in 2024 ft. Isaiah Abraham 

Dan Hurley and the UConn Huskies are on the verge of making college basketball history. They are the reigning back-to-back champions and favorites to clinch the first-ever three-peat in modern-day basketball. The program is equally determined as Hurley earlier rejected his dream job of coaching in the NBA.

Moreover, despite his reservations about the portal, Dan Hurley and his staff duly indulged in available players this off-season. With that, let’s look at three new faces with potential upsides that could surprise fans with their impact in the 2024-25 season.

3 underdogs at Dan Hurley's UConn in 2024

#3. Tarris Reed Jr.

The Michigan transfer opted for Dan Hurley’s roster due to its winning repertoire and its player development structures. He averaged 9.0 points and 7.2 rebounds last season on 51.9% shooting. Even though his 6-foot-10 frame promises a massive upside for Hurley, Reed will have to improve in certain areas to become a value replacement for Donovan Clingan.

Nevertheless, his two years of eligibility should be enough for Hurley to push his limits and get him into uncomfortable situations, prepping him before his big-league evaluation.

#2. Aidan Mahaney

Mahaney comes after two years at Saint Mary's Gaels and behind a production of 13.9 ppg, 2.6 rpg and 2.6 apg on 38.6% shooting.

However, he is already a player that Hurley prefers. He touched the 40% shooting mark from long range in his first year and has displayed signs of being a high-level spot-up and off-the-bounce sniper. He can make good reads, submerge into the coach’s actions and be a selfless player.

While his defense will need tuning up, Aidan Mahaney could prove to be a great offensive asset as the Huskies look to three-peat next season.

#1. Isaiah Abraham

The 6-foot-8 recruit took on the toughest defensive matchups in his latter high school years, earning him a spot on Dan Hurley’s crew. Alongside defensive compensations like rebounds and being active on the floor, he also brings high energy to the floor, which could help the coaching staff in the locker room. The combo big man will likely not play at five at Division I.

With that, there will be plenty of new skills Abraham will need to add to his bag, both offensively and defensively, to make a long-term impact with the Huskies.

How do you think Dan Hurley and UConn will fare next season? Can they achieve back-to-back-to-back national championships? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.