UConn men’s basketball returns to action Saturday for the first time in 17 days as the Huskies travel to Newark to take on Seton Hall. After a COVID-19 pause, UConn’s matchup against the No. 24 ranked Pirates marks just its second Big East game of the season and one that will likely be played with a limited roster as some players continue to recover and ramp up from COVID-19.
When: Saturday, Jan. 8, 12 p.m. ET
Where: Prudential Center - Newark, New Jersey
TV: FOX
Radio: UConn Sports Network
Odds: TBD
KenPom Predicted Score: Seton Hall 73, UConn 70
As the Omicron variant of COVID-19 began to spread throughout the country, Seton Hall — a team with numerous unvaccinated players — was one of the first major programs to be impacted by the virus this season.