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UNC Basketball: 2016 Maui Invitational Preview

By Alec Lasley

Nov 25, 2015; Lahaina, HI, USA; Kansas Jayhawks go up for the opening tip against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the Maui Jim Maui Invitational Championship Game at the Lahaina Civic Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2015; Lahaina, HI, USA; Kansas Jayhawks go up for the opening tip against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the Maui Jim Maui Invitational Championship Game at the Lahaina Civic Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 17, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Connecticut Huskies head coach Kevin Ollie in the second half of the game against the Loyola Marymount Lions at Gersten Pavilion. Connecticut won 65-62. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 17, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Connecticut Huskies head coach Kevin Ollie in the second half of the game against the Loyola Marymount Lions at Gersten Pavilion. Connecticut won 65-62. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /

Uconn Huskies (1-2)

Coach: Kevin Ollie

Conference: American

Preseason Conference Rank: 2

First Round Matchup: Oklahoma State

What was a preseason top 15 team is now a team looking for an identity. Losing to Wagner and Northeastern before beating Loyola Marymount by only three points has many Uconn fans scratching their heads.

Much like their first round opponent, Oklahoma State, their three double digit scorers come from their backcourt.

Led by Terry Larrier, 16.7 points per game, the Huskies have very little depth or size. The 6-8 192-pound guard is also second on the team in rebounding (5.7) and assists (2.3).

With freshman point guard Alterique Gilbert questionable with a shoulder injury, look for senior Rodney Purvis to get more opportunities all week long.

Averaging only 5.7 points per game this year, down from 12.8 last year, the Huskies need him to get more involved if they want to live up to their preseason hype.

Their lone big man, Amida Brimah, has not been a major part of the dysfunctional offense thus far.

With the lack of size for Oklahoma State, Brimah should be able to control the boards and give a struggling offense more opportunities.

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