What Alex Karaban has said about 2026 NBA draft
3 quotes · 1 episode · Jun 19, 2026
Alex Karaban, UConn forward pursuing a third national championship, has been quoted on 2026 NBA draft 3 times in 1 episode of Pardon My Take, most recently on June 19, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
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
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
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
Episodes
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.
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