The teams are set for UConn’s First Night this Friday, after an online vote let fans to choose the two teams for the scrimmage. This season marks the return of the kickoff event after roof renovations at Gampel Pavilion forced a one-year hiatus.
The core teams were already locked in with Alterique Gilbert, Christian Vital, Tarin Smith, Sid Wilson, Kwintin Williams, Eric Cobb and Lexi Gordon playing for Dan Hurley’s Blue Team. Geno Auriemma will coach the White Team with Brendan and Jalen Adams, Isaiah Whaley, Tyler Polley, Kassoum Yawke, Mamadou Diarra and Josh Carlton.