Fans of the 2011 and 2024 UConn Huskies national championship teams might want to tune into FC Bayern Munich's games this season.
and forward Niels Giffey were both part of UConn’s 2011 and 2014 national championships. Napier went on to play for multiple NBA teams, and Giffey launched his European pro career in 2014 as a member of Alba Berlin.Bayern Munich on September 4 and got off to a great start with the club in his debut on Friday, scoring nine points to go along with six rebounds and five assists.
On Sunday, it was Giffey’s turn, as he led all scorers with 16 points in a 78-70 loss to MHP Riesen Ludwigsburg. Bayern Munich is now 1-1 on the season after defeating Niners Chemnitz 73-59 in the first game of the season. Giffey and Napier, along with former UConn forward/center Tyler Olander, are still the only Division I men’s basketball players to have won a national title in their freshman and senior seasons.Colin Keane is a contributing journalist for "UConn Huskies On SI." Born in Illinois, Colin grew up in Massachusetts as the third of four brothers. For his high school education, Colin attended St. Mark's School , where he played basketball and soccer and served as student body president.
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