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How Dan Hurley built UConn into an offensive juggernaut — and repeat title contender

Two years ago, UConn coach Dan Hurley made a commitment to embracing offense with NCAA Tournament success in mind. Michael Cohen explains ho...

MARCH 24, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

How Dan Hurley built UConn into an offensive juggernaut — and repeat title contender

Samson Johnson slams home the dunk in transition to give UConn the lead against Marquette

Samson Johnson slams home the dunk in transition to give UConn the lead against Marquette

MARCH 16, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

UConn's Tristen Newton finds Samson Johnson inside for the slam against Marquette

UConn's Tristen Newton finds Samson Johnson inside for the slam against Marquette

MARCH 16, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Samson Johnson skies for a backdoor lob that extends UConn's lead to 71-59 over St. John's

Samson Johnson skies for a backdoor lob that extends UConn's lead to 71-59 over St. John's

MARCH 15, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Samson Johnson catches a FEROCIOUS two-handed alley-oop to extend UConn's lead over St. John's

Samson Johnson catches a FEROCIOUS two-handed alley-oop to extend UConn's lead over St. John's

MARCH 15, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Samson Johnson throws down an alley-oop dunk, giving UConn the lead vs. Xavier

Samson Johnson throws down an alley-oop dunk, giving UConn the lead vs. Xavier

MARCH 14, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

UConn's win over Providence serves as reminder that Huskies can repeat as champs

UConn bounced back after falling behind 15-2 early to beat Providence, 74-60, leaving no doubt about the Huskies’ credentials to make anothe...

MARCH 10, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

UConn's win over Providence serves as reminder that Huskies can repeat as champs

UConn's Samson Johnson HAMMERS a two-handed alley-oop against Marquette

UConn's Samson Johnson HAMMERS a two-handed alley-oop against Marquette

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Samson Johnson throws down an alley-oop off an inbounds play, extending UConn's lead vs. Georgetown

Samson Johnson throws down an alley-oop off an inbounds play, extending UConn's lead vs. Georgetown

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Samson Johnson throws down an alley-oop dunk, extending UConn's lead vs. Butler

Samson Johnson throws down an alley-oop dunk, extending UConn's lead vs. Butler

FEBRUARY 7, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Coming off bench Sunday Johnson is not featured in the starting lineup for UConn for Sunday's matchup against Xavier.

Impact Johnson will be replaced in the starting lineup by sophomore center Donovan Clingan against the Musketeers. Johnson has averaged 5.9 points and 3.4 rebounds per game through 19 contests for the Huskies this season.

JANUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Samson Johnson throws down a strong two-handed alley-oop to extend UConn's lead over Villanova

Samson Johnson throws down a strong two-handed alley-oop to extend UConn's lead over Villanova

JANUARY 21, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

UConn's Samson Johnson throws down another big dunk vs. Creighton

UConn's Samson Johnson throws down another big dunk vs. Creighton

JANUARY 18, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

UConn's Samson Johnson gets up for a putback jam early vs. Creighton

UConn's Samson Johnson gets up for a putback jam early vs. Creighton

JANUARY 18, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

UConn's Samson Johnson rises for the MASSIVE alley-oop vs. Butler

UConn's Samson Johnson rises for the MASSIVE alley-oop vs. Butler

JANUARY 5, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

'It wasn't pretty for us': UConn earns hard-fought win over St. John's

UConn put together an impressive defensive showing in a 69-65 victory over St. John's. FOX Sports' John Fanta offers up three takeaways from...

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

'It wasn't pretty for us': UConn earns hard-fought win over St. John's

St. John's Red Storm vs. No. 5 UConn Huskies Highlights | CBB on FOX

St. John's Red Storm vs. No. 5 UConn Huskies Highlights | CBB on FOX

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Samson Johnson cuts to the rim and converts on a TOUGH jam to help UConn tie the game vs. St. John's

Samson Johnson cuts to the rim and converts on a TOUGH jam to help UConn tie the game vs. St. John's

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

UConn's Samson Johnson throws down WILD alley-oop jam vs. St. John's

UConn's Samson Johnson throws down WILD alley-oop jam vs. St. John's

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

UConn's Cam Spencer connects BEAUTIFULLY with Samson Johnson on pick-and-roll dunk vs. St. John's

UConn's Cam Spencer connects BEAUTIFULLY with Samson Johnson on pick-and-roll dunk vs. St. John's

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Joins the fun Johnson contributed 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 18 minutes during Monday's 84-64 victory over New Hampshire.

Impact Often times, Johnson and Donovan Clingan (27 points, 12-13 FG) form a frontcourt platoon with mutually exclusive fantasy benefits. However, both players contributed effectively Monday. Johnson is evolving as a shot blocker in his Junior campaign, already notching three games with multiple blocks en route to a 7.0 block rate, which ranks in the top-100 nationwide among qualifiers.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Samson Johnson intercepts a pass, then finishes a strong tomahawk slam to extend UConn's lead over Manhattan

Samson Johnson intercepts a pass, then finishes a strong tomahawk slam to extend UConn's lead over Manhattan

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Alex Karaban leads UConn to Empire Classic title: 'We're hungry for more'

The defending national champion UConn Huskies won their 22nd consecutive non-conference game by double digits, defeating Texas 81-71 to clai...

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Alex Karaban leads UConn to Empire Classic title: 'We're hungry for more'

Samson Johnson slams an Alley-Oop dunk from Cam Spencer to extend UConn's lead over MS Valley

Samson Johnson slams an Alley-Oop dunk from Cam Spencer to extend UConn's lead over MS Valley

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Logs seven minutes Johnson (foot) made his long-awaited return to the floor Sunday, tallying two points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and an assist across seven minutes in a win over Butler.

Impact Johnson had not played since suffering a foot injury in the season-opener back on Nov. 7. The 6-10 sophomore will bring more depth to the Huskies' frontcourt, but he likely won't have a shot at a more significant role unless injuries open up an opportunity.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE