University of Connecticut Athletics
2016-17 Men's Basketball Roster
Foxen, Christian

Jersey Number 24
Christian Foxen
- Height:
- 6-8
- Weight:
- 227
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Rocky Hill, Conn.
Bio
While at UConn: Talented walk-on returning as a senior for his third season as a fulltime player, following his freshman year as a practice player... A valuable frontcourt practice player as a freshman in 2014-15, before earning a uniform and dressing for nearly every game for the past two years and becoming part of the Huskies’ traveling squad... Has appeared in 19 games, including 10 conference games, and has scored 4 points and grabbed 2 rebounds... Solid practice player who takes pride in helping with the improvement of the UConn frontcourt players by pushing them each day in practice... Named to the 2016-17 American Athletic Conference All-Academic Team.
As a Junior in 2016-17: Appeared in 9 games, playing 11 minutes, failed to score, but captured a rebound... Saw action in the AAC Championship semifinal against Cincinnati... Also was on the court against North Florida on Dec. 18, UCF on Jan. 5, Temple on Jan. 11, ECU on Jan. 22, USF on Jan. 25, Tulane on Jan. 28, USF on Feb. 8, and Cincinnati on March 5.
As a Sophomore in 2015-16: Appeared in 10 games, playing 13 minutes, scoring 4 points and grabbing a rebound... Scored four points on 2-of-3 shooting off the bench against CCSU (Dec. 23)... Also played against Maine on Nov. 13, Furman on Nov. 21, Sacred Heart on Dec. 2, Ohio State on Dec. 12, Tulane on Jan. 19, East Carolina on Feb. 7, UCF on March 6, Temple on March 12 in the AAC Championship semifinals and Memphis on March 13 in the AAC Championship game.
Before UConn: Played varsity basketball at Rocky Hill High School before prep year at South Kent. All-Conference pick as a junior and senior at Rocky Hill and captain his senior year... Also won two varsity letters in track & field, setting a school record with a 6’2” high jump.
Personal Information: Christian Alexander Foxen... Born Sept. 15, 1995 … Son of Peter and Brenda Foxen… Has older brother, Peter, and older sister, Abbey.
As a Junior in 2016-17: Appeared in 9 games, playing 11 minutes, failed to score, but captured a rebound... Saw action in the AAC Championship semifinal against Cincinnati... Also was on the court against North Florida on Dec. 18, UCF on Jan. 5, Temple on Jan. 11, ECU on Jan. 22, USF on Jan. 25, Tulane on Jan. 28, USF on Feb. 8, and Cincinnati on March 5.
As a Sophomore in 2015-16: Appeared in 10 games, playing 13 minutes, scoring 4 points and grabbing a rebound... Scored four points on 2-of-3 shooting off the bench against CCSU (Dec. 23)... Also played against Maine on Nov. 13, Furman on Nov. 21, Sacred Heart on Dec. 2, Ohio State on Dec. 12, Tulane on Jan. 19, East Carolina on Feb. 7, UCF on March 6, Temple on March 12 in the AAC Championship semifinals and Memphis on March 13 in the AAC Championship game.
Before UConn: Played varsity basketball at Rocky Hill High School before prep year at South Kent. All-Conference pick as a junior and senior at Rocky Hill and captain his senior year... Also won two varsity letters in track & field, setting a school record with a 6’2” high jump.
Personal Information: Christian Alexander Foxen... Born Sept. 15, 1995 … Son of Peter and Brenda Foxen… Has older brother, Peter, and older sister, Abbey.
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