Good news today for fans of the old Big East basketball conference. UConn and Georgetown have announced the renewal of their rivalry in a home-and-home series the next two seasons. Georgetown is scheduled to come to Connecticut on Jan. 23, 2016, with the Huskies visiting the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C., to play the Hoyas on […]
Kentucky No. 1 in FoxSports preseason power rankings
October 23, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It’s time for the return of the College Basketball Power Rankings on FOXSports.com. College basketball coaches have been back in their classrooms for a few weeks now, getting ready for the 2014-15 season. Kevin Ollie, who became the hottest name in coaching after leading Connecticut to the national championship in 2014, has a new group […]
UConn No. 15 in coaches’ preseason poll
October 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The UConn men’s basketball program has moved back into the arena of perennial respect. Despite losing Shabazz Napier, DeAndre Daniels and Niels Giffey from the team that marched through the NCA tournament last season and wnn the national championship, the Huskies are back and picked to be a Sweet 16 tam in 2014-15. The Huskies […]
Captain Brimah leads the way in Husky Run
October 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
STORRS – The UConn men’s basketball team put the 2014-15 Husky Run in the record book Wednesday afternoon and the Huskies did so with some historical flair. For the record, there was a steady rain during the 5K/3.1 mile run but that just added some extra intrigue for coach Kevin Ollie, who never has been […]
UConn basketball notebook
September 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment
UConn has announced that the Alumni Association will honor the men’s and women’s basketball national champions with “An Evening With Champions” on Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Oakdale Theater in Wallingford, Conn. Tickets are $85 per person and table sponsorships are available. Former UConn star Rebecca Lobo will host the event. Here’s […]
Talking UConn football, John Toner’s legacy tonight on SMCRadio.com
September 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It’s Thursday night, so that means a new episode of College Countdown with Ken Davis will air from 8-9 p.m. ET. Please listen in live, either on SMCRadio.com or with the TuneIn app on your mobile device. Of course, everyone is invited to call in and join any discussion, ask questions, make a statement – […]
Coach Cal’s Cats No. 1, UConn No. 16 in Blue Ribbon Yearbook
September 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook released its men’s preseason Top 25 on Wednesday and the UConn Huskies come in at No. 16. The defending national champions from Storrs are the highest ranked team from t Kentucky is Blue Ribbon’s choice for preseason No. 1. John Calipari’s Kentucky Wildcats are followed by Arizona, Wisconsin, North […]
Toner’s touch still on display in Storrs
September 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
STORRS – Reminders of John Toner’s influence on the University of Connecticut can still be found on a tour through the campus in Storrs. Start with Gampel Pavilion, the silver, domed arena that dominates the skyline. Walk from one end of campus to the other, making note of the new buildings and renovations that have […]
No respect for Huskies from Lindy’s preview
September 12, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Just picked up the Lindy’s Sports college basketball 2014-15 preview. Pretty shocked that the UConn men, the defending national champions, are not in the preseason Top 25. In fact, the Huskies are not even close. UConn is picked No. 36. That’s right, 36th. Here is Lindy’s Top 10: 1. Kentucky, 2. Wisconsin, 3. Arizona, 4. […]
UConn fans have new destination for Husky talk
September 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
There’s a new radio show in town. Actually, we are internet radio so you can tune in just about anywhere with a laptop, mobile device or tablet. The main dish is one hour of college sports talk, with a very generous portion of UConn football and basketball on the menu every week. College Countdown with […]