Nearly 10 months ago, Adama Sanogo re-classified from the 2021 recruiting class to join head coach Dan Hurley and UConn men’s basketball in 2020.
Friday, he was UConn’s most impactful offensive player in the semifinals of the Big East Tournament. The Huskies lost a nail-biter 57-54 to No. 17 Creighton to end its title hopes, but Sanogo showed how productive he can be when he’s on the court.
The freshman finished with 13 points, seven rebounds, an assist and a block in the loss. He was UConn’s most efficient shooter, going 6-9 from the field thanks to a bundle of floaters and buckets in the post.