He becomes the 24th player in UConn men's basketball history to be selected as a first-round draft pick.
"I'll be a connector, a glue guy," said Karaban.
"Become an elite knockdown shooter, space out the floor, crash the offensive glass, work my butt off defensively and really be a connector out there.
I want to help the team win.
I have that winning pedigree, and just bring that from Day One, knowing what it takes to win, how hard it is."
The newly drafted wing noted that his anticipated responsibilities in the professional league would differ significantly from his leading role in college.
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"Really," concluded Karaban, "just trying to make superstars' lives on the basketball court easier."
