UConn has announced the non-conference portion of the men’s 2014-15 schedule. Not a lot of surprises since most of the information had trickled out the past few months. The dates are set but most are still awaiting starting times and TV designations. Read the UConn press release here. NOVEMBER Tues 4 SOUTHERN […]
Kansas to honor basketball coaching legends
August 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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 […]
AAC’s Aresco reacts to NCAA autonomy measure passing
August 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
As expected, the NCAA Governance Redesign proposal, well known for giving greater autonomy to the so-called Power Five conferences – Big Ten, Big 12, SEC, Pac 12 and ACC – was passed Thursday. It is expected to usher in an new era in college athletics. UConn’s conference, the American Athletic Conference, is not part of the […]
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 […]
Diaco still changing the culture of UConn football
August 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
STORRS – From the moment he was hired as the new UConn football coach in December, Bob Diaco has focused on changing the culture of the program. He has attended university events. He led the Huskies through spring practice and the spring game, tweaking things along the way. He logged more than 2,000 miles traveling […]
Huskies need QB to take control – and soon
August 2, 2014 by Leave a Comment
To UConn football fans, it certainly must sound like a broken record (if anyone out there actually remembers vinyl albums). The Huskies open preseason camp Saturday without a starter at quarterback. It’s a situation that has become an unintended tradition at UConn in recent years. “I don’t feel like it’s a situation,” first-year […]