Think about the crazy amount of turnover in the college coaching profession. Then reflect on the legendary University of Kansas basketball program, which has had only four coaches since 1964. Make that four terrific coaches with Final Four appearances, Coach of the Year awards, Hall of Fame credentials and a shared passion for basketball and […]
Ray Allen carefully considering his NBA future
August 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
UNCASVILLE, Conn. – The one thing Ray Allen doesn’t want to do is rush a decision about his playing career and then second-guess himself later. That’s why the former UConn All-American is taking his time, deciding between retirement and his return for a 19th season in the NBA. Allen is asked about his future all […]
College of Charleston fires men’s basketball coach
August 6, 2014 by Leave a Comment
When UConn plays College of Charleston on Nov. 20 in the Puerto Rico Tip-Off, Doug Wojcik will not be the head coach of the Cougars. Wojcik was fired by College of Charleston President Glenn McConnell Tuesday, just hours after the bracket for the 2014 Puerto Rico Tip-Off was released. UConn and Charleston will play Nov. […]
Kansas, Rhode Island paired in Orlando Classic opener
August 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Kansas Jayhawks, regrouping with another outstanding recruiting class, will open the 2014 Orlando Classic against Rhode Island, it was announced Tuesday. The Rams, who dealt KU a crushing NCAA Tournament defeat in 1998, will face Kansas Nov. 27 (1 p.m., ESPN). Here’s the full release issued Tuesday by Kansas athletics: LAWRENCE, Kan. – Kansas men’s […]
UConn to play Charleston in Puerto Rico opener
August 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The bracket for the 2014 Puerto Rico Tip-Off was announced Tuesday and the defending national champion UConn men will open against the College of Charleston on Nov. 20 (12:30 p.m., ESPNU). UConn’s opponent the second day will be either Dayton or Texas A&M. Here’s the entire press release on the holiday tournament. STORRS (Aug. 5, […]
UConn women featured in ESPN Tip-Off Marathon
August 4, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The College Hoops Tip-Off Marathon – more than 24 hours of consecutive basketball coverage by ESPN – has become one of the more popular features in the early part of the college season and in 2014-15 the UConn women will have a prominent spot in the lineup. UConn, the defending women’s national champions, will play […]
UConn women to face St. John’s in Maggie Dixon Classic
July 31, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The UConn women will renew their rivalry with St. John’s on Jan. 4 when the Huskies play in the Maggie Dixon Classic at Madison Square Garden. Here’s the press release from today: New York, NY – July 31, 2014 — MSG Sports and the Dixon family announced today that the defending NCAA Women’s Basketball National Champions, University […]
Boatright was packing NBA bags, but focus is all UConn now
July 26, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Ryan Boatright was gone to the NBA – at least in his own mind. Talking openly for the first time about his decision to return for his senior season at UConn, Boatright said Friday that in the weeks immediately following the Huskies’ win in the NCAA championship game, he decided he would forgo his final […]
Purvis ready to hit ignition button for UConn
July 24, 2014 by Leave a Comment
STORRS – Every July day that passes brings Rodney Purvis a little closer to his dream. He wants to be back on the basketball court, hitting shots and celebrating with the crowd. He wants to be part of a team again, and share that special bond that existed at UConn last season on the way […]
UConn’s Lenehan rewarded with scholarship
July 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
UConn coach Kevin Ollie has rewarded walk-on guard Pat Lenehan with a scholarship for the 2014-15 season. Lenehan, out of Xavier High School in Middletown, Conn., has been a walk-on with the Huskies the past two seasons and will be a senior next season. Lenehan, 6-3 and 181 pounds, is an outstanding student who recently […]