“Will Alex Karaban Win National Player of the Year?”

@LockedOnUConn

In this episode of Locked On UConn, host Mark Zanetto dives into the potential of UConn’s own Alex Karaban becoming a contender for the National Player of the Year (NPOY) award. Special guest Dan Meehan, owner and founder of the EXIT 68 brand, joins the show to discuss Karaban’s chances and the competition he faces from other top players like RJ Davis, Mark Sears, Johni Broome, Ryan Kalkbrenner, and Hunter Dickinson. The episode also covers the support from the UConn community, the importance of subscribing and following the podcast, and a special segment on the Gametime app for last-minute ticket deals. Additionally, Mark and Dan share their thoughts on the best UConn players of all time and discuss the latest in sports news on the Locked On Sports Today channel.

Show Notes:

1. Introduction and Welcome

• Thanks for making Locked On UConn your first listen every day.

• Reminder to subscribe on YouTube and follow on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

2. Housekeeping

• Encouragement to download the audio version to help grow the Locked On UConn audience.

• Request for 5-star reviews to trigger referrals and attract new listeners.

3. Sponsor: Gametime

• Details on how to use the Gametime app for last-minute MLB ticket deals.

• Personal anecdote about enjoying MLB games and using Gametime for ticket purchases.

4. Main Topic: Alex Karaban’s NPOY Chances

• Introduction of guest Dan Meehan from EXIT 68.

• Discussion on whether Alex Karaban should be considered a contender for NPOY.

• Analysis of the competition, including RJ Davis, Mark Sears, Johni Broome, Ryan Kalkbrenner, and Hunter Dickinson.

• Mark’s perspective on Karaban’s strengths and chances in the NPOY race.

5. Gametime Ad Read

• Encouragement to use Gametime for MLB tickets and details on app features like Flash Deals and Zone Deals.

6. Discussion with Dan Meehan

• Dan’s thoughts on the best UConn players of all time.

• Discussion about the EXIT 68 brand, which offers a variety of apparel and merchandise celebrating UConn sports and culture. Collections include themes like “3PEAT,” “CARDIAC KEMBA,” and “IRON SHARPENS IRON.” More details are available on their website, EXIT 68.

7. Locked On Sports Today

• Information about the Locked On Sports Today channel on YouTube and Amazon Fire TV.

• Promotion of the 24/7 sports streaming channel for top sports stories and expert analysis.

8. Conclusion

• Recap of the episode and final thoughts.

• Reminder to stay connected and stay locked in.

• Signature sign-off: “Stay locked in, stay connected, make sure your toughness meter is always rising, and as always, Go Huskies!”