As Kevin Ollie looks for his alpha dog, Purvis already feels like he's the guy to lead the Huskies.
Kevin Ollie is looking for a leader, an "alpha dog," he says. Rodney Purvis says that is him.
"That's what he's looking for, and I feel like I can be that type of player he's looking for," Purvis said Friday ahead of UConn's Saturday exhibition against New Haven. "I can bring different things to the table. I'm one of the older guys, so I'm definitely the leader on his team. Guys follow my lead on this team."
UConn will need strong leadership to recover after last season's struggles.