As we go deeper and deeper into the NCAA tournament every year, we are constantly reminded of what an honest man Kentucky has in coach John Calipari. When Calipari took his turn on Monday’s teleconference with the Final Four coaches, it sounded a bit like George Washington telling the tale of the cheery tree. “I […]
NCAA history: “The Shot” lives on 25 years later
March 22, 2015 by Leave a Comment
A reflection on the NCAA tournament 25 years ago, while wondering whether Kansas State fans are rooting for Kansas or Wichita State today. I’m guessing Wichita State – or they just aren’t interested. THE SHOT UConn isn’t in the NCAA tournament this season, but today is a special anniversary in Huskies history. Scott Burrell made […]
Boatright shoulders unexpected ending to UConn career
March 19, 2015 by Leave a Comment
STORRS, Conn. – It wasn’t the type of ending Ryan Boatright had imagined when he decided to return for his senior season at UConn. Remember, Boatright said he had his bags packed for the NBA last April, only to reconsider, return to Storrs and chase his dream of back-to-back national championships. The thought of cutting […]
UConn to play Arizona St. in NIT
March 16, 2015 by Leave a Comment
UConn’s basketball season is not over, despite a disappointing 62-54 loss to SMU in the American Athletic Conference championship game at the XL Center Sunday. A victory Sunday would have put the Huskies (20-14) in the NCAA tournament with the AAC automatic bid. Instead, the Huskies have accepted an invitation to the National Invitation Tournament […]
Huskies take solid first step in AAC tournament
March 13, 2015 by Leave a Comment
HARTFORD, Conn. – One down. Three to go. That’s the only way UConn can approach the task ahead. It’s tournament time, the turnaround from one night to another is quick, and game two promises to be another rock fight with an old foe from Big East Conference days. The defending national champion Huskies began their […]
UConn cruises past USF into AAC quarterfinals
March 13, 2015 by Leave a Comment
HARTFORD, Conn. – One down. Three to go. The defending national champion UConn Huskies began their rather complicated march to madness with a 69-43 victory over USF Thursday night in the first round of the American Athletic Conference tournament at the XL Center. This one started out with an 8-0 lead that mushroomed to 25-5. […]
Boatright, Moore head all-AAC first team
March 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The American Athletic Conference All-Conference teams were announced Tuesday and the voting of the leagues’s 11 head coaches confirmed one thing everyone already knew. UConn guard Ryan Boatright and SMU guard Nic Moore are the best players in the AAC. Boat right, a senior, and Moore, a junior, were unanimous selections. They were joined by […]
UConn running out of NCAA tournament options
March 7, 2015 by Leave a Comment
STORRS, Conn. – During his four seasons at UConn, guard Ryan Boatright never has given up on any task. He is part dreamer and part competitor. But he also is a realist. Boatright faced the media after Thursday’s 54-53 loss to Memphis. Every answer to every question started with him shaking his head. In disbelief. […]
Purvis leads UConn to slam down of SMU
March 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment
CBK Story By Ken Davis, The Sports Xchange Publish Date: March 1, 2015 04:49:40 PM UConn upsets No. 21 SMU HARTFORD, Conn. — The defending national champion Connecticut Huskies realize they have been counted out as a team with little chance of returning to the NCAA tournament. The Huskies beg to differ. On Sunday at the XL […]
Jim Calhoun issues statement praising Smith
February 9, 2015 by Leave a Comment
UConn has just released a statement from Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun regarding the passing of former North Carolina coach Dean Smith: Coach Calhoun: “Like the rest of the college basketball world, I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dean Smith, who was not only one of one of the greatest […]