Last Updated on January 11, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake

Alex Karaban is an American college basketball player known for his versatility and contributions to the University of Connecticut (UConn) Huskies.

Personal Information:

  • Full Name: Alex Karaban
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: November 11, 2002
  • Hometown: Southborough, Massachusetts
  • Height: 6 feet 8 inches (203 cm)
  • Weight: 225 pounds (102 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 9 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 16 (US)

Basketball Career:

  • Position: Power Forward / Small Forward
  • Jersey Number: 11

High School:

  • Algonquin Regional High School (Northborough, Massachusetts): Began his high school career here.
  • New Hampton School (New Hampton, New Hampshire): Transferred after his freshman year; named New Hampshire Gatorade Player of the Year as a junior after averaging 25.8 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.9 blocks per game.
  • IMG Academy (Bradenton, Florida): Transferred after his junior year to complete his high school education.

College:

  • University of Connecticut (2022–present):
    • 2021–2022: Enrolled in January 2022; redshirted the season.
    • 2022–2023: Unanimous selection to the Big East All-Freshman team; contributed significantly to UConn’s national championship victory.
    • 2023–2024: Averaged 13.3 points and 5.1 rebounds per game; UConn repeated as national champions.
    • 2024–2025: Initially declared for the NBA draft but chose to return for his redshirt junior season.

NBA Draft:

  • 2024: Declared for the NBA draft while retaining college eligibility; later withdrew to continue his collegiate career at UConn.

Teams Played For:

  • College: UConn Huskies

Championship Rings:

  • NCAA Championships: Two-time national champion with UConn (2023, 2024).

Personal Life:

  • Parents: Alexi and Olga Karaban, immigrants from Belarus and Ukraine, respectively.
  • Siblings: Younger sister Ana and younger brother Andrew.
  • Children: None.

Karaban is recognized for his basketball IQ, shooting ability, and leadership on the court, making him a pivotal player for the UConn Huskies.