Alex Karaban
UConn forward pursuing a third national championship
Alex Karaban (UConn forward pursuing a third national championship) has appeared as a guest on 1 episode in TMT. Topics they speak about most include 2026 NBA draft, UConn Huskies men's basketball.
In their words
Positions and remarks grouped by topic, each with the exact quote and where it was said.
2026 NBA draft
Karaban says he has told teams that if they are not winning, he wants a strong culture.
“if we're not winning, I just want there to be a good culture”
Pardon My Take: World Cup With Roger Bennett, 2X National Champ Alex Karaban, Knicks Parade, Ronaldo vs Messi And Fyre Fest Of The Week (Jun 19, 2026) · Listen from 1:38:29
Karaban says Stephon Castle has exceeded even his expectations in the NBA.
“He's definitely gone to a whole different level that I probably didn't expect either”
Pardon My Take: World Cup With Roger Bennett, 2X National Champ Alex Karaban, Knicks Parade, Ronaldo vs Messi And Fyre Fest Of The Week (Jun 19, 2026) · Listen from 1:42:29
Alex Karaban says his draft preparation focused on sharpening his strengths, particularly elite shooting.
“becoming an elite shooter and really just doing the things that will help me make an impact on a team”
Pardon My Take: World Cup With Roger Bennett, 2X National Champ Alex Karaban, Knicks Parade, Ronaldo vs Messi And Fyre Fest Of The Week (Jun 19, 2026) · Listen from 1:27:20
UConn Huskies men's basketball
Karaban credits assistant Luke Murray with constantly designing new sets to give UConn an edge.
“So he was nonstop thinking about new, new sets and really just trying to give us an advantage”
Pardon My Take: World Cup With Roger Bennett, 2X National Champ Alex Karaban, Knicks Parade, Ronaldo vs Messi And Fyre Fest Of The Week (Jun 19, 2026) · Listen from 1:50:47
Karaban says Dan Hurley challenged him harshly after a Big East title loss, which fueled the March run.
“he goes alex you really want to end like a soft motherfucker like i love it”
Pardon My Take: World Cup With Roger Bennett, 2X National Champ Alex Karaban, Knicks Parade, Ronaldo vs Messi And Fyre Fest Of The Week (Jun 19, 2026) · Listen from 1:43:50
Karaban recounts that UConn arranged a full-day academic tour to win over his mother during recruitment.
“From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., we visited every academic building with every professor”
Pardon My Take: World Cup With Roger Bennett, 2X National Champ Alex Karaban, Knicks Parade, Ronaldo vs Messi And Fyre Fest Of The Week (Jun 19, 2026) · Listen from 1:36:42
Appearances
World Cup With Roger Bennett, 2X National Champ Alex Karaban, Knicks Parade, Ronaldo vs Messi And Fyre Fest Of The WeekPardon My Take · Jun 19, 2026 · 2 h 32 min
Pardon My Take hosts recap the Knicks parade and Trae Young's opt-out, talk World Cup with Roger Bennett, and interview UConn champion Alex Karaban before the NBA draft.
Discussed in
UConn Head Coach Dan Hurley, April Fools Has Everyone On Alert, NFL League Meetings, Hot Seat/Cool Throne And Guys On ChicksPardon My Take · Apr 1, 2026 · 2 h 24 min
Big Cat and PFT Commenter reverse-prank Jerry O'Connell for April Fools', discuss NFL owners meetings and the NBA, and interview UConn coach Dan Hurley.
Often appears with
- Dan Katz · 1 shared episode
- PFT Commenter · 1 shared episode
- Roger Bennett · 1 shared episode
- Max Delente · 1 shared episode
- Hank Lockwood · 1 shared episode
- Zach · 1 shared episode
- Memes · 1 shared episode