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Biden honors NCAA basketball champs South Carolina and UConn for historic 2024 title runs
Read full article: Biden honors NCAA basketball champs South Carolina and UConn for historic 2024 title runsPresident Joe Biden has honored NCAA basketball champs South Carolina and Connecticut with White House celebrations to mark the programs' latest title runs.
Maui Invitational returns to the island a year after wildfires. UConn highlights the field
Read full article: Maui Invitational returns to the island a year after wildfires. UConn highlights the fieldTwo-time defending national champion UConn will highlight the Maui Invitational, which is returning to the Lahaina Civic Center a year after fatal wildfires forced a move to Honolulu.
UConn's Castle, Kentucky duo, Tennessee's Knecht headline the list of top guards in the NBA draft
Read full article: UConn's Castle, Kentucky duo, Tennessee's Knecht headline the list of top guards in the NBA draftUConn combo guard Stephon Castle, Tennessee's Dalton Knecht and a backcourt duo from Kentucky are the headliners on the list of top guards in the upcoming NBA draft.
Snubbed by their first choice, the Los Angeles Lakers must resume their head coaching search
Read full article: Snubbed by their first choice, the Los Angeles Lakers must resume their head coaching searchThe Los Angeles Lakers must continue their latest coaching search with the basketball world already knowing their first choice turned them down.
Dan Hurley turns down offer from Lakers, will stay at UConn to seek 3rd straight NCAA title
Read full article: Dan Hurley turns down offer from Lakers, will stay at UConn to seek 3rd straight NCAA titleDan Hurley is staying at UConn and has decided to turn down an offer to take over the Los Angeles Lakers, ending several days of speculation about his future and giving him an opportunity to try to guide the Huskies to a third consecutive NCAA championship.
Lakers conduct a public coaching search, considering Hurley and Redick, in hopes of pleasing LeBron
Read full article: Lakers conduct a public coaching search, considering Hurley and Redick, in hopes of pleasing LeBronThe Los Angeles Lakers’ reported plan to offer a massive contract to UConn coach Dan Hurley is the latest twist in the monthlong race to replace Darvin Ham.
UConn, Kentucky among those with big changes through transfers in college basketball's portal window
Read full article: UConn, Kentucky among those with big changes through transfers in college basketball's portal windowTwo-time reigning national champion UConn is among the teams that have dramatically changed their rosters with transfers during college basketball's open portal window.
UConn freshman Stephon Castle declares for NBA draft and becomes school's second one-and-done player
Read full article: UConn freshman Stephon Castle declares for NBA draft and becomes school's second one-and-done playerUConn freshman Stephon Castle has entered his name into the NBA draft, becoming the fifth Husky starter to at least explore moving on after Connecticut’s latest title run.
Back to back! UConn fans gather to celebrate another basketball championship
Read full article: Back to back! UConn fans gather to celebrate another basketball championshipThousands of fans lined the streets of Hartford, Connecticut, to celebrate the UConn men’s basketball team following its second-straight NCAA championship and sixth in the last 25 years.
UConn, coach Dan Hurley provide blueprint on how to succeed in the age of NIL, player transfers
Read full article: UConn, coach Dan Hurley provide blueprint on how to succeed in the age of NIL, player transfersDan Hurley and the UConn Huskies proved that even in the age of NIL and rampant player transfers, it’s possible to build a program capable of winning back-to-back national titles.
UConn uses strategy of shutting down Purdue's perimeter shooters to get decisive victory
Read full article: UConn uses strategy of shutting down Purdue's perimeter shooters to get decisive victoryUConn left Donovan Clingan on the loneliest island, stuck deep in the paint to wrestle Purdue center Zach Edey.
UConn concludes a dominant run to its 2nd straight NCAA title, beating Zach Edey and Purdue 75-60
Read full article: UConn concludes a dominant run to its 2nd straight NCAA title, beating Zach Edey and Purdue 75-60UConn delivered the latest of its suffocating basketball beatdowns, smothering Purdue for a 75-60 victory to become the first team since 2007 to capture back-to-back national championships.
Led by Castle and Clingan, defending champ UConn returns to NCAA title game, beating Alabama 86-72
Read full article: Led by Castle and Clingan, defending champ UConn returns to NCAA title game, beating Alabama 86-72UConn kept its bid to repeat as national champion intact by surviving its first true test of the NCAA Tournament.
After flight delay, defending champion UConn arrives in Arizona for Final Four in middle of night
Read full article: After flight delay, defending champion UConn arrives in Arizona for Final Four in middle of nightDefending national champion UConn finally touched down in Arizona for the Final Four at 3:15 a.m. Thursday after a long delay and a red-eye flight.
UConn proud of Big East's basketball pedigree even as football money upends college sports
Read full article: UConn proud of Big East's basketball pedigree even as football money upends college sportsAlabama and the rest of the football fans in the Southeastern Conference are about to find out what Big East basketball is all about.
Top-seeded UConn blows through another opponent, beating San Diego State 82-52 to reach Elite Eight
Read full article: Top-seeded UConn blows through another opponent, beating San Diego State 82-52 to reach Elite EightTop-seeded and defending NCAA champion UConn advanced to the Elite Eight with another double-digit victory, beating San Diego State 82-52 in a rematch of last year’s title game.
No. 1 UConn begins title defense by cruising past Stetson 91-52 in NCAA Tournament
Read full article: No. 1 UConn begins title defense by cruising past Stetson 91-52 in NCAA TournamentDonovan Clingan scored 19 points and Cam Spencer had 15 as top-seeded UConn began defense of its national championship by cruising past 16th-seeded Stetson 91-52 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
FAU's Dusty May enters March Madness eyeing return to Final Four as speculation swirls about future
Read full article: FAU's Dusty May enters March Madness eyeing return to Final Four as speculation swirls about futureFlorida Atlantic's Dusty May has been dealing with the chatter and speculation about where he might coach next since last season, when he led the Owls on a surprising Final Four run.
UConn back at No. 1 in AP Top 25 ahead of repeat bid in March Madness; Houston, Purdue, Iowa St next
Read full article: UConn back at No. 1 in AP Top 25 ahead of repeat bid in March Madness; Houston, Purdue, Iowa St nextReigning national champion Connecticut is back at No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll.
Reigning NCAA champ UConn tops the East Region bracket as the No. 1 overall seed in March Madness
Read full article: Reigning NCAA champ UConn tops the East Region bracket as the No. 1 overall seed in March MadnessReigning national champion Connecticut is the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament and headlining the East Region bracket.
No. 2 UConn beats No. 10 Marquette 73-57 to win 1st Big East Tournament title since 2011
Read full article: No. 2 UConn beats No. 10 Marquette 73-57 to win 1st Big East Tournament title since 2011Donovan Clingan had 22 points and a career-best 16 rebounds, Jaylin Stewart gave No. 2 UConn an unexpected boost with three second-half 3-pointers during a decisive surge and the Huskies beat No. 10 Marquette 73-57 to win the Big East Tournament championship.
Newton leads No. 2 UConn past St. John's 95-90 and into first Big East title game since 2011
Read full article: Newton leads No. 2 UConn past St. John's 95-90 and into first Big East title game since 2011Tristen Newton had 25 points and nine assists as No. 2 UConn advanced to the Big East championship game with a rollicking 95-90 victory over St. John’s at Madison Square Garden.
UConn is unanimous No. 1 in AP Top 25. No. 21 Washington State ends 302-week poll drought
Read full article: UConn is unanimous No. 1 in AP Top 25. No. 21 Washington State ends 302-week poll droughtUConn became the first unanimous No. 1 in The Associated Press men's college basketball poll this season, earning all 62 votes from a national media panel.
Top-ranked UConn uses a balanced attack, routs No. 4 Marquette to take control of the Big East
Read full article: Top-ranked UConn uses a balanced attack, routs No. 4 Marquette to take control of the Big EastDonovan Clingan had 17 points and 10 rebounds to help top-ranked UConn rout No. 4 Marquette 81-53 and take control of the race for the Big East regular-season title.
No. 1 UConn wins 10th straight, beats St. John's 77-64 at MSG without injured Alex Karaban
Read full article: No. 1 UConn wins 10th straight, beats St. John's 77-64 at MSG without injured Alex KarabanCam Spencer had 23 points, freshman Stephon Castle scored a season-best 21 and top-ranked UConn pulled away from St. John’s for a 77-64 victory at Madison Square Garden.
UConn, Purdue stay atop AP Top 25 while chaos ensues as Duke, Wisconsin, Iowa State make big jumps
Read full article: UConn, Purdue stay atop AP Top 25 while chaos ensues as Duke, Wisconsin, Iowa State make big jumpsUConn remained No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll as the top five stayed the same from last week.
UConn beats Villanova 66-65, wins second straight game since hitting No. 1 in AP Top 25
Read full article: UConn beats Villanova 66-65, wins second straight game since hitting No. 1 in AP Top 25Alex Karaban hit the decisive 3-pointer for No. 1 UConn with 2:43 left in the game that settled a fantastic Big East matchup, Tristen Newton scored 25 points, Cam Spencer had 14 and the Huskies held off persistent Villanova 66-65 at a packed Wells Fargo Center on Saturday night.
Alex Karaban's career-high 26 points leads No. 5 UConn to 101-63 rout of Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Read full article: Alex Karaban's career-high 26 points leads No. 5 UConn to 101-63 rout of Arkansas-Pine BluffAlex Karaban scored a career-high 26 points to lead No. 5 UConn to a 101-63 rout of Arkansas Pine Bluff on Saturday.
Newton leads five players in double figures in No. 6 UConn's 107-67 rout of Stonehill College
Read full article: Newton leads five players in double figures in No. 6 UConn's 107-67 rout of Stonehill CollegeTristen Newton scored 22 points Saturday to lead No. 6 UConn to a 107-67 rout of Stonehill College.
UConn's Dan Hurley cashes in on national title with a new 6-year, $32.1M contract
Read full article: UConn's Dan Hurley cashes in on national title with a new 6-year, $32.1M contractUConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley has cashed in on the Huskies national championship, agreeing to a new six-year, $32.1 million contract, the school announced Thursday.
UConn routs Gonzaga 82-54 for first Final Four in 9 years
Read full article: UConn routs Gonzaga 82-54 for first Final Four in 9 yearsJordan Hawkins scored 20 points and UConn overwhelmed its fourth straight NCAA Tournament opponent, earning its first trip to the Final Four in nine years with an 82-54 blowout of Gonzaga.
Sanogo, UConn send Pitino, Iona packing from March Madness
Read full article: Sanogo, UConn send Pitino, Iona packing from March MadnessAdama Sanogo scored 10 of his 28 points in the first five minutes of the second half as fourth-seeded UConn took control and beat Rick Pitino’s Iona Gaels 87-63 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
No. 6 Marquette holds off No. 11 UConn in Big East semifinal
Read full article: No. 6 Marquette holds off No. 11 UConn in Big East semifinalTyler Kolek and David Joplin each scored 17 points, and No. 6 Marquette moved into the Big East championship game for the first time by holding off No. 11 UConn 70-68.
Teddy Buckets: New Mexico State upsets UConn 70-63 in NCAA
Read full article: Teddy Buckets: New Mexico State upsets UConn 70-63 in NCAATeddy Allen scored 37 points and New Mexico State won an NCAA Tournament game for the first time almost three decades, upsetting fifth-seeded Connecticut 70-63 to become the second No. 12 seed to advance out of the first round.
No. 22 UConn survives, beats No. 19 Auburn 115-109 in 2OT
Read full article: No. 22 UConn survives, beats No. 19 Auburn 115-109 in 2OTTyler Polley scored a career-high 24 points and hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 2:58 left in the second overtime to help No. 22 UConn beat No. 19 Auburn 115-109 in Wednesday’s first round of the Battle 4 Atlantis.
Ayala scores 23 to push No. 10 Maryland past UConn
Read full article: Ayala scores 23 to push No. 10 Maryland past UConn– Eric Ayala scored 23 points and Maryland clamped down on defense down the stretch to snag a 63-54 victory over No. 7 UConn in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday night. The 10th-seeded Terrapins held UConn to 32% shooting to overcome the Huskies' strong physical game. Ayala and Darryl Morsell each made a pair of three throws to push the lead back to nine. It was the first meeting between Maryland and UConn since Maryland won in the 2002 regional final en route to its only national championship.
St. John's upsets No. 23 UConn 74-70 as teams renew rivalry
Read full article: St. John's upsets No. 23 UConn 74-70 as teams renew rivalryPosh Alexander scored 18 points to lead five players in double figures and the Red Storm came from behind to upset No. The Red Storm chipped away and Alexander tied the game at 59 with a pair of free throws. A 3-pointer by Earlington gave the Red Storm their first lead, 64-62, with just over four minutes left. BIG PICTURESt. John's: The Red Storm's defense, which had been forcing an average of 18 turnovers a game, got 18 on Monday. UP NEXTSt. John's: The Red Storm do not have another game scheduled until Jan. 27, when they visit DePaul.
Unexpected win has UConn fans downing hot sauce for charity
Read full article: Unexpected win has UConn fans downing hot sauce for charityAnd so, in what has since become a viral video, Jackson, a 2006 UConn graduate who lives in Boston, posted a tweet of himself downing a large spoonful of Black Bison hot sauce, then taking another swig from the bottle, while chanting, "U-C-O-N-N, UConn, UConn, UConn." Another fan tweeted that he believed all UConn fans should follow suit, in penance for doubting their Huskies. Numerous fans began posting videos of themselves taking shots of hot sauce. One hot sauce brand got wind of the challenge and is offering discounts to participants who buy their sauce. “I mean, I'd have to celebrate with some hot sauce," he said.
Unexpected win has UConn fans downing hot sauce for charity
Read full article: Unexpected win has UConn fans downing hot sauce for charityAnd so, in what has since become a viral video, Jackson, a 2006 UConn graduate who lives in Boston, posted a tweet of himself downing a large spoonful of Black Bison hot sauce, then taking another swig from the bottle, while chanting, "U-C-O-N-N, UConn, UConn, UConn." Another fan tweeted that he believed all UConn fans should follow suit, in penance for doubting their Huskies. Numerous fans began posting videos of themselves taking shots of hot sauce. One hot sauce brand got wind of the challenge and is offering discounts to participants who buy their sauce. “I mean, I'd have to celebrate with some hot sauce," he said.
The Latest: Bears activate safety Deon Bush from virus list
Read full article: The Latest: Bears activate safety Deon Bush from virus listThe Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The Chicago Bears activated backup safety Deon Bush from the Reserve/COVID-19 on Thursday. Bush was one of several Bears players placed on the list last week because of positive coronavirus tests or close contacts. ___Georgia equestrian head coach Meghan Boenig has tested positive for COVID-19. ___The Serbian soccer federation says defender Luka Milivojevic has tested positive for the coronavirus ahead of the European Championship playoff match against Scotland. Five other Hoffenheim players and two staff members have tested positive for the virus in the last week.