52 Years. That’s how long it has been since the Men’s March Madness tournament last saw a three-peat. Captain Karaban, playing in his third year at UConn withdrew from the NBA Draft last year with this very goal in mind. Alex Karaban grew up in Southborough, Massachusetts, and first attended the Algonquin Regional High School, where he discovered his love for basketball. Before he was drawn to hoops, he enjoyed swimming, taking after his mother, who was a member of the Ukrainian swim team.

What are Alex Karaban’s NIL deals as of 2025?

As of March 19, 2025, specific details about Alex Karaban’s updated NIL deals are not fully disclosed in public sources. However, he has emerged as one of college basketball’s top NIL earners, with his valuation reaching approximately $1.2 million according to On3 data as of late 2024—a figure likely to have grown into early 2025 given his increasing popularity.

His NIL portfolio includes several notable past partnerships. In December 2024, Karaban signed with Powerade alongside Arizona’s Caleb Love and NC State’s Saniya Rivers. This deal is a part of the “It Takes More To Get This Far” campaign launching in February 2025. Karaban has also worked with Dunkin’, a brand with strong ties to the Northeast, aligning with his UConn base. Another early deal is with JBL Audio. He’s also dabbled in community engagement through his deals. He collaborated with CT Scoreboard Podcast, a local Connecticut media collaboration.

Other include Open Locker with his involvement in apparel or athlete-focused branding and Bleeding Blue For Good: Tied to UConn’s NIL collective, which aims to support charitable initiatives. Also, after withdrawing from the 2024 NBA Draft in June, Karaban launched an “I’m Back” apparel collection with the UConn NIL Store. This included crew sweatshirts ($54.99), t-shirts ($39.99), and a limited run of 50 autographed jerseys ($199.99), capitalizing on his return for a three-peat chase.

Which high school did Alex Karaban attend?

Alex Karaban kicked things off at Algonquin Regional High School in Northborough, Massachusetts. This was his freshman year spot, a public school in his home state where he started getting into basketball. But it didn’t take long for him to realize he wanted to level up his game.

His next stop was New Hampton School in New Hampshire. This was around 2019-2020, his sophomore year. He joined their Huskies team, and this is where things started getting serious. He was playing under coach Andrew Gale, and it gave him a chance to sharpen his skills against tougher competition. He spent a couple of years there, really building his name as a 6’8” forward with a smooth shot.

But then, for his final act, he switched it up again and headed to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. This was for his senior year, 2021-2022. IMG’s like the big leagues of high school sports—super prestigious, known for churning out top-tier athletes. He played on their Ascenders team, and this move proved to be huge for his exposure.

What is Alex Karaban’s net worth and salary?

Alex Karaban’s net worth is not available publicly. He also does not have a salary at the moment as the rules of the NCAA forbid universities from paying student-athletes.