By KEN DAVIS UConn’s return to prominence in the Big East Conference hasn’t happened overnight. It couldn’t. It required a process. But under the leadership of coach Dan Hurley, it has happened pretty fast. Hurley’s dedication to success, his recruiting, his installation of a system built on defense, rebounding and hard work, has elevated the […]
UConn has “sexy” look heading into Big East tourney
March 7, 2021 by Leave a Comment
By Ken Davis The bracket for the Big East Conference tournament at Madison Square Garden is set. The final piece of the puzzle was locked in late Saturday night when Marquette recorded its victory over Xavier. Just getting to championship week has been a major accomplishment for the Big East and the rest of […]
Hurley: “No time for Huskies to become complacent”
March 5, 2021 by Leave a Comment
By Ken Davis After a road trip to New Jersey, and a 69-58 victory over Seton Hall that put UConn on solid footing for a bid to the NCAA Tournament, coach Dan Hurley said he knows exactly what the Huskies face as they try to maintain their momentum in March. “Just the urgency,” Hurley said […]
UConn’s Hurley thinks it’s “unlikely” basketball season will start on time
August 4, 2020 by Leave a Comment
By KEN DAVIS Connecticut men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley is back on the practice floor with his team after the unprecedented delay caused by the coronavirus pandemic. To say he is eager to begin the 2020-21 season would be a huge understatement, but Hurley admitted Monday it is unlikely the season will start on time […]
Hurley, Huskies begin transition back to Big East
March 20, 2020 by Leave a Comment
By Ken Davis The NCAA basketball tournament was scheduled to begin Thursday. Of course, it did not. Like almost everything else in our country, March Madness was shut down last week by the pandemic threat of COVID-19 and replaced by a new event known as March Sadness. For fans, coaches, and players who look forward […]
Big East welcomes home UConn, but football may go independent
June 28, 2019 by Leave a Comment
BY KEN DAVIS A week of rumors, speculation, breaking news, sourced confirmations, presidential votes, and trustee meetings ended with a press conference Thursday at New York’s Madison Square Garden. University of Connecticut President Susan Herbst tied it all together with one brief and rather memorable statement. “We feel like we’re home,” Herbst said. Home meaning […]
Ray Allen trying to trigger another renaissance at UConn
March 4, 2019 by Leave a Comment
BY KEN DAVIS It could be the greatest plan in history. But without execution, it’s not worth a thing. Many times, an overlooked detail can make all the difference. It can leave behind a bruise. The same thing is true when planning a celebration. One oversight, just one omission, can turn a ceremony […]
Tarin Smith making his impact with UConn
November 15, 2018 by Leave a Comment
By Ken Davis Dan Hurley is being scrutinized, judged and graded with every move he makes during the early stages of the UConn basketball season. Coaches understand that comes with the territory, especially in the first season of a new job. The evaluation cranks up to another level Thursday night in New York City when […]