UConn keeps Karaban, cements top-10 status; Coward picks Duke; Alijah Arenas update; Illinois’ Euro roster invasion; Shaq is GM at Sacramento St.

Eye On College Basketball

UConn got a huge boost with the return of Alex Karaban on Tuesday. Huskies look top-10 good heading into next season, according Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander. Plus: How good is Duke's big portal get Cedric Coward? Will Brad Underwood's ploy to load up on Balkan-bred basketball players make Illinois a Final Four contender? Plus: How much is Shaquille O'Neal actually going to be doing at Sacramento State?

There's two off-the-board convos as well. Naturally, Norlander and GP had to address the debate taking over the internet: would 100 men defeat a gorilla in do-or-die combat? And: Is Kendrick Lamar having the best year of any rapper ever? 00:45 - Alex Karaban is returning to UConn 17:59 - Duke has a Coward on the roster 29:54 - USC, Illinois, Shaq and more: News And Notes 1:00:16 - 100 Men vs 1 Gorilla: Who Wins?

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