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Show Summary

In today’s episode of Locked On UConn, we dive into “Mahaney Mania” as we discuss Aidan Mahaney’s impressive transition from St. Mary’s to UConn. We break down his stats, impact, and what he brings to the Huskies’ roster. In the second segment, we compare Mahaney to recent college basketball standouts, highlighting his scoring ability and versatility. Finally, we take a nostalgic look back at UConn’s thrilling Elite Eight victory over Gonzaga in the 1998-99 season, examining key moments and standout performances that led to their national championship run.

Show Notes

Segment 1: Aidan Mahaney at St. Mary’s: Impactful Transition to UConn

• Discuss Mahaney’s stellar career at St. Mary’s:

• Freshman Year (2022-23): Averaged 13.9 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game.

• Sophomore Year (2023-24): Averaged 13.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game.

• Career Statistics: 69 games, averaging 13.9 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game.

• Why Mahaney is a valuable addition to UConn:

• Offensive prowess, versatility, and championship experience.

• Expected seamless transition and immediate impact.

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Segment 2: Player Comparisons and Expectations

• Compare Mahaney to recent college basketball standouts like Jimmer Fredette, CJ McCollum, Malachi Flynn, and Markus Howard.

• Highlight similarities in scoring ability, shooting efficiency, playmaking, and versatility.

• Comparison Insights:

• Scoring consistency and shooting efficiency.

• Playmaking abilities and all-around game.

• Close with a note on Mahaney’s potential to excel at UConn with better program support.

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Segment 3: Blast from the Past – Elite Eight Game: UConn vs. Gonzaga (1998-99)

• Recap the thrilling Elite Eight game where UConn defeated Gonzaga 67-62.

• Key details:

• UConn as the No. 1 seed, Gonzaga as the No. 10 seed.

• Leading scorers: Richard Hamilton (UConn) with 21 points, Richie Frahm (Gonzaga) with 16 points.

• Halftime score: UConn 32, Gonzaga 31.

• Key moments and standout performances from Richard Hamilton, Khalid El-Amin, Kevin Freeman, and Jake Voskuhl.

• Analysis of UConn’s resilience and Gonzaga’s grit, highlighting the importance of star performances and defensive adjustments.

Outro

• Thank listeners for making Locked On UConn their first listen of the day.

• Promote Locked On College Football podcast for more college sports content.

• Sign off: Stay locked in, stay connected, make sure your toughness meter is always rising, and as always, Go Huskies!

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