UConn freshman Liam McNeeley will have an MRI on Thursday on his injured right ankle. McNeeley got hurt in the second half of the Huskies' 81-68 victory at DePaul on Wednesday. The 6-foot-7 forward went down after he collided with DePaul guard Layden Blocker while going for the ball on a deflected pass.

UConn guard Solo Ball, left, drives to the basket against DePaul guard Jacob Meyer, right, and forward NJ Benson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chicago, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

UConn basketball started 2025 with a major injury scare. Star forward Liam McNeeley left his New Year’s Day contest against DePaul early. McNeeley left gingerly against the Big East Conference foe, with Rob Dauster of The Field of 68 catching the concerning moment for the Huskies.

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The UConn men’s basketball team opened 2025 with an 81-68 New Years Day victory over DePaul, thanks to 22 points and seven made 3-pointers from Solo Ball.

UConn women’s basketball rang in the new year with a 77-45 road win over the Marquette Golden Eagles on Wednesday. The Huskies’ defense paved the way, forcing 21 turnovers while holding the hosts to a 3-21 day from behind the arc.