NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 28: Malachi Smith #0 of the UConn Huskies reacts to a 3-point basket during the second half of the SentinelOne Showdown against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Madison Square Garden on November 28, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Ishika Samant/Getty Images)

STORRS - Malachi Smith doesn't bring up the Maui Invitational much anymore. After all, despite helping Dayton end the UConn men's basketball team's visit in 0-3 misery last November, Smith and the Flyers didn't exactly play great in the eight-team tournament.

The UConn men’s basketball program announced Friday that guard Malachi Smith suffered a knee injury during workouts earlier this month. According to a team release, Smith underwent a successful minor procedure and is expected to return to full basketball ...

Illinois basketball lost to UConn at the SentinelOne Showdown at Madison Square Garden. Here is the score, recap and highlights.