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Sacred Heart Men's Basketball Features Six Players with Connecticut Ties

Sacred Heart Men's Basketball Features Six Players with Connecticut Ties
World Sports · 07:53:16 - Saturday, 7 November 2026

Sacred Heart University's men's basketball roster includes six players with connections to Connecticut, highlighting deep local ties within the program.

Among them is redshirt freshman guard Kevin Pikiell, son of former UConn standout and current Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell. Sacred Heart head coach Anthony Latina and Steve Pikiell previously worked together as assistants at Central Connecticut under Howie Dickenman.

The Pioneers' roster reflects a strong Connecticut pipeline, with multiple players hailing from the state or having family links to its basketball tradition.

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