UConn men's game day

Game day

South Florida at UConn men

WHEN: Today, 2

WHERE: Gampel Pavilion

RECORDS: South Florida 10-10 (1-7 Big East), UConn 14-5 (4-3)

ON THE AIR: SNY; WTIC 1080 (Joe D'Ambrosio, Wayne Norman)

LINE: UConn by 10

UP NEXT: Feb. 6 at St. John's

SOUTH FLORIDA

Anthony Collins G 6-1 Jr.: Ninth nationally with 7 assists per game

Javontae Hawkins G 6-5 Fr.: Double-figures in 4 of past 5 games

Zach LeDay F 6-7 Fr.: 10 pts, 7 rebs vs. Marquette

Victor Rudd F 6-8 Jr.: 13 pts, 3 rebs vs. Marquette

Toarlyn Fitzpatrick F 6-9 Sr.: 10.1 ppg, 5 rpg

Jawanza Poland G 6-4 Sr.: 10.1 ppg, 4.7 rpg

Martino Brock G 6-6 Jr.: 5.2 ppg, 3.2 rpg

UCONN

Shabazz Napier G 6-0 Jr..: 18 pts on 5 FGA vs. Providence

Ryan Boatright G 5-10 Soph.: 19 pts, 7 assists vs. Providence

Omar Calhoun G 6-5 Fr.: Game-winning 3-pointer vs. Providence

DeAndre Daniels F 6-8 Soph.: 18 pts, 7 rebs, 4 assists vs. Providence

Tyler Olander F 6-9 Jr.: 0 rebs in 12 mins vs. Providence

Enosch Wolf C 7-1 Jr.: 5 blocks in past 2 games

Niels Giffey F 6-7 Jr.: Made 1 of past 11 3-point FGA

R.J. Evans G 6-3 R-Sr.: 2 pts, 2 assists in 7 mins vs. Providence

Phil Nolan F 6-9 Fr.: Has not scored in Big East play

STORY LINES

THE LITTLE GUY: South Florida point guard Anthony Collins is one of the premier facilitators in the country. UConn coach Kevin Ollie said he's "never seen anyone dribble as low as he does. (Collins) is able to get in the thick of the defense and find their shooters and make plays so we're going to have to contain him," Ollie said.

USF OFFENSE: At times, it's been tough to watch. The Bulls' leading scorers -- post players Victor Rudd and Toarlyn Fitzpatrick -- are respectively shooting 37.7 percent and 39.2 percent, respectively. As a team, South Florida converts on just 40.5 percent of its field goal attempts, which ranks 300th nationally.

HUSKIES HEALTHY: Ryan Boatright (twisted ankle) was banged up following the Providence win, and Tyler Olander was still battling flu symptoms. Both are OK Ollie said. There should be no issue with either for this afternoon's game.

-- KEVIN DUFFY