UConn's Alex Karaban to Miss Baylor Matchup Following Head Injury

The Huskies' top scorer remains sidelined after a head injury sustained at the Maui Invitational, with a potential return against Texas being evaluated.

• Alex Karaban, UConn's leading scorer, has been ruled out of Wednesday's Big 12-Big East Battle against No. 15 Baylor due to a head injury.
• Karaban sustained the injury during UConn's loss to Dayton at the Maui Invitational and has been in concussion protocol since the incident.
• The redshirt junior has been averaging 15.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.3 assists this season, shooting a career-best 46.8% from three-point range.
• Sophomore forward Jaylin Stewart stepped up in Karaban's absence during UConn's recent win over Maryland Eastern Shore, contributing 16 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists.
• Coach Dan Hurley has not confirmed Karaban's return but suggested that he might be evaluated for Sunday’s game against Texas.

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