By Ken Davis The night of the 1989 NBA Draft is forever etched in my mind. It was one of the most uncomfortable nights of my sportswriting career and I remember every difficult, painful moment as if they happened yesterday. At the same time, it may have been one of the most inspirational moments I […]
Nothing came easy for Uncle Cliffy, but he did enjoy the last laugh
August 30, 2020 by Leave a Comment
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 […]
UConn’s Cassell nearing return to court
June 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment
STORRS, Conn. – The crutches that became part of Sam Cassell Jr.’s daily wardrobe last winter are gone. Friday evening at Gampel Pavilion, the junior guard was officiating a pickup game at Kevin Ollie’s basketball camp and a smile had returned to his face. But Cassell, sidelined Jan. 25 with a stress fracture in his […]
UConn hoops: From Boatright, to Gibbs and Adams
June 25, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Happy NBA Draft day. UConn fans, I honestly don’t expect Ryan Boatright to be selected tonight but the second round is always full of surprises. Boat is a great person with a big heart and a motor for the game. I hope he gets a chance, one way or the other. Teams may pass on […]
Texas, Memphis to play UConn men in Gampel
September 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
UConn just announced the venues for men’s basketball home games and they will be split between Gampel Pavilion in Storrs and the XL Center in Hartford. Here’s the UConn release: STORRS, Conn. (Sept. 9, 2014) — The UConn men’s basketball team will play 15 home games during the 2014-15 regular season, bringing national powers Texas […]
UConn star Stewart to train with national team
August 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
UConn forward Breanna Stewart has been invited to fall training with the 2014 USA Basketball Women’s National Team, it was announced Monday. Here’s the press release from USA Basketball: COLORADO SPRINGS – Featuring 27 athletes, the 2014 USA Basketball Women’s National Team will begin training in defense of the USA’s FIBA World Championship title on Sept. […]
UConn men open Nov. 14 vs. Bryant
August 13, 2014 by Leave a Comment
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 […]
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 championship rally Tuesday at Gampel
April 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
ARLINGTON, Texas – The NCAA men’s basketball champions will be heading home to Connecticut in just a few hours. Here are the details of Tuesday’s celebration at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs. From UConn Athletics: STORRS, Conn. (April 7, 2014) — The University of Connecticut men’s basketball team travel party will leave Dallas, Texas, via charter flight […]
UConn championship photo gallery
April 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Arlington, Texas – What a celebration for the UConn Huskies tonight in Jerry’s Playland, the AT&T Stadium. It just happens to be the home of the Dallas Cowboys, Kevin Ollie’s favorite team – other than the Huskies, of course. On the court after the game, before the Huskies started cutting down the nets, the first […]