UConn's 8 newcomers already competing for playing time

Sep 14, 2017 - 10:54 PM STORRS, Conn. (AP) — The competition to earn playing time is already in high gear at UConn, where eight newcomers have joined the Huskies. So far, it's been just pickup games, limited workouts with coaches and on Thursday, their first media session. But 6-foot-9 freshman forward Josh Carlton says everyone knows they have a chance at playing time and everyone is looking to impress. The roster includes just two players who saw significant action during last year's 16-17 campaign — guards Jalen Adams and Christian Vital. Two others, Terry Larrier and Alterique Gilbert are back after sitting out most of the season with injuries. There are four freshmen — forwards Carlton, Tyler Polley, Sidney Wilson and Isaiah Whaley. They join junior college transfers Eric Cobb and Kwintin Williams and graduate transfers Antwoine Anderson and David Onuorah. Wilson, who transferred from St. John's after summer school, is seeking an NCAA waiver to play this season.