UConn Guard Suffers Mild Sprain in Big East Tournament Loss

Silas Demary Jr. went down with an ankle injury during the second half against St. John's

Mar. 15, 2026 at 1:22am

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UConn guard Silas Demary Jr. suffered a 'mild sprain' during Saturday's loss to St. John's in the Big East Tournament championship, Huskies head coach Dan Hurley said after the game. Demary went to the locker room during the second half, came back and then left again. Hurley said there didn't appear to be any swelling and that Demary will undergo further testing on Sunday, but UConn is optimistic he avoided anything serious.

Why it matters

Demary is a key player for UConn, leading the team in assists and steals. His injury could have a significant impact on the Huskies' NCAA Tournament hopes if it turns out to be more serious than initially reported.

The details

Demary went down with about nine minutes left in Saturday's game and was holding his left foot and ankle area. He headed back to the locker room under his own power before returning at the 5:54-mark, but went back once again with the help of his teammates. In 31 minutes on Saturday, Demary had six points, two rebounds and two assists, along with two steals.

  • Demary went down with about nine minutes left in the second half.
  • Demary returned to the game at the 5:54-mark, but then went back to the locker room again.

The players

Silas Demary Jr.

A guard for the UConn Huskies basketball team who suffered a mild ankle sprain during the Big East Tournament championship game against St. John's.

Dan Hurley

The head coach of the UConn Huskies basketball team, who provided an update on Demary's injury after the game.

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What they’re saying

“I don't even know if he got re-taped in the back when he came back out there. He just reappeared on the bench, and I went over to him and I said, 'You good?' He said, 'Yeah, I'm fine.' The first thing I just had heard that it was a very mild sprain with no swelling. Obviously, we'll take precautions with an X-ray. Keep your fingers crossed, but hopefully, it's not something that lingers.”

— Dan Hurley, Head Coach, UConn Huskies

What’s next

Demary will undergo further testing on Sunday to determine the extent of his injury, but UConn is optimistic he avoided anything serious.

The takeaway

Demary's injury is a concern for UConn as they prepare for the NCAA Tournament, but the initial diagnosis of a mild sprain is encouraging. The Huskies will need to closely monitor his recovery and hope he can return to full strength in time for the big dance.