NBA
Stephon Castle:
To begin the new month, Castle notched a 26-point game in the San Antonio Spurs’ loss to the Phoenix Suns on Nov. 2. The reigning 2024-2025 Rookie of the Year banked eight of 11 (72.7%) field goals, knocked down two of five (40%) three-pointers and converted all four free throw attempts.
Since then, the former Husky has dropped less than 20 points in three consecutive matches. While facing the Los Angeles Lakes, the 21-year-old scored 16 points. Additionally, the Houston Rockets, the guard contributed 14 points and ended with 16 points against the New Orleans Pelicans.
In the span of three clashes, shooting from beyond the arc has become an issue. In total, the Georgia native splashed just one of 15 (0.07%) shots from downtown.
Currently, Castle leads the Spurs with just under 7.5 assists and nearly 2 steals per meeting. Additionally, the two-way player averages almost 18.5 points and slightly under 6 rebounds per contest.
Former UConn husky Liam McNeeley playing for the Charlotte Hornets. McNeeley completed his college basketball career in 2025 after joining UConn in 2024. Photo by @liammcneeley on Instagram
The Spurs traveled to the Chicago Bulls yesterday and will host the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. Fans can stream the matchup on NBC Sports Bay Area, with a tipoff time scheduled for 8 p.m.
Donovan Clingan:
Unlike Castle, Clingan entered November facing the Lakers and dropped two points, which is the fewest points he’s contributed to the 2025-2026 season. However, in the Portland Trail Blazers’ following two games, the 7-foot-2 center increased his production.
In the franchise’s 121-119 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, the 21-year-old accumulated 7 points, 8 boards, 2 blocks and 2 steals. The former Husky drained two of three (66.6%) shots from within the paint and strived to connect on four tries from deep but could only make one (25%).
While battling the Miami Heat, Clingan cashed in 13 points, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks and 2 takeaways. The Connecticut native went six-for-six from the field and buried one of three (33.3%) shot attempts from long-range. Something to note is that the center nearly got into foul trouble as he committed four personal fouls.
Within nine bouts of the Trail Blazers’ 2025-2026 stretch, Clingan tops the team with about nine boards and almost 1.5 blocks per meeting.
The Trail Blazers flew to face the Orlando Magic last night and will stay on the road for Wednesday’s contest versus the Pelicans. Tomorrow’s tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. on KUNP 16.
Cam Spencer:
As the year progresses, Spencer continues to show how he’s becoming a great off-the-bench player for the Memphis Grizzlies.
On Nov. 5 against the Rockets, the 25-year-old scored a season-high of 19 points with 2 boards and 2 assists. The former Husky nailed five of six (83.3%) shots from within the arc, splashed five of nine (55.6%) from downtown and drained all 4 free throws.
With a three-point percentage of 47.9%, the Maryland native ranks No. 12 in the entire NBA. At the moment, Spencer averages a little less than 9.5 points, just over two boards and slightly under three assists per clash.
The Grizzlies will travel to Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks tonight at 7:30 p.m. on FanDuel Sports Network Southeast.
Liam McNeeley:
Since last week’s edition of Huskies in the Pros, McNeeley has continued to face challenges to notch double-digit points. One good sign is that the guard is seeing more minutes.
In the Charlotte Hornets’ 126-108 defeat to the Heat on Friday, the former Husky took the court for 19 minutes.
Within that time, the 20-year-old accumulated 8 points, 4 rebounds, an assist and a steal. The rookie botched his only field goal try but swished two of five (40%) from deep.
The Hornets returned to North Carolina after a two-game road trip to host the Lakers yesterday. The squad will stay at home on Wednesday to welcome the Milwaukee Bucks at 7 p.m. on FanDuel Sports Network Southeast.
A photo of Stephon Castle with a basketball in hand, playing for the San Antonio Spurs. Before joining the Spurs, Castle played for the UConn men’s basketball team from 2023-2024. Photo by Credit: @stephcastle on Instagram
Jordan Hawkins:
In the Pelicans’ last three matchups, Hawkins has seen more minutes but has hardly done anything with them. In total, the 23-year-old averaged almost 5.5 points within 18.3 minutes.
On Nov. 5 versus the Dallas Mavericks, the guards ended the night with 9 points. So far, this is the most he’s scored in the 2025-2026 campaign. The former Husky sniped four of nine (44.4%) two-pointers and drilled one of four (25%) shot attempts from beyond the arc.
The Pelicans will stay on the road to battle the Suns and will play the Trail Blazers on Wednesday at 8 p.m. on KNUP 16.
Andre Jackson Jr.:
Since Oct. 24, Jackson Jr. has made only one appearance for the Bucks, which was on Nov. 4 against the Toronto Raptors.
In that contest, the 23-year-old secured a rebound, dished out 2 assists and snagged a steal. Within three games played, the former Husky has yet to score a point.
The Bucks traveled to face the Mavericks yesterday and will fly to clash with the Hornets on Wednesday at 7 p.m. on FanDuel Sports Network Southeast.
Samson Johnson:
Johnson signed with the Indiana Pacers G-League team, the Noblesville Boom, on Oct. 28, but has yet to sub into a matchup.
Unrivaled
On Wednesday, Nov. 5, Unrivaled revealed the 2026 rosters, which feature five former Huskies.
Breeze: Paige Bueckers
Mist: Breanna Stewart
Lunar Owls: 2025-2026 Unrivaled MVP Napheesa Collier and Aaliyah Edwards
Rose: Azuná Stevens
The 2026 season is scheduled to start on Jan. 5, 2026.