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Highs And Lows Of UConn's Memorable Season
The Hartford CourantOn Oct. 11, the day of the Husky Run, Kevin Ollie said he wanted teams to walk off the court after playing the Huskies and ask themselves, "Why do they play so hard? They have no postseason to play for; why are they playing so hard?" Right to the end,...Tags: Sprained Wrist, DePaul Blue Demons , Georgetown Hoyas, Louisville Cardinals, Niels Giffey
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Injured Napier Sits For Second Consecutive Game
The Hartford CourantShabazz Napier was out of UConn’s starting lineup for the second game in a row. About an hour before UConn’s game at South Florida, the Huskies listed R.J. Evans to start at guard. Napier, UConn’s leading scorer, had played in 102...Tags: Georgetown Hoyas, East Hartford, Big East Conference, Niels Giffey, Houston Cougars
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Villanova's Freshman Guard Showcases His Scoring Game
The Hartford CourantHARTFORD — In a showcase for guards, Villanova freshman Ryan Arcidiacono rose above. "I wanted them to feel my shot," said Arcidiacono, a candidate for Big East Rookie of the Year. "Once that happened, I felt I'd be able to get all the assists."...Tags: Jeff Adrien, Villanova Wildcats, Ben Gordon, Waterbury, Long Island
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News And Views From Half-Baked Jake, Super Bowl Edition
The Hartford CourantThis is Half-Baked Jake, Super Bowl edition. Warning: Numerals subject to appear in their Roman form. News: Caleb Moore dead at XXV after a crash at Winter X Games in Colorado. His snowmobile fell on him as he tried to complete a backflip. Views: This...Tags: S.W.A.T.S., Sandy Hook Elementary School, Deer Antler Velvet (dietary supplement), Paul Bissonnette, Dan Marino
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For A Team With Heart, Postseason Ban Weighs Heavy
The Hartford Courant— You watch a team so badly outrebounded. You watch a team destroyed on the offensive boards. You watch big man after big man head to the bench with five fouls. You see that team outscored by 13 points on the free throw line. And afterward you see...Tags: Miami Hurricanes, Jeremy Lamb, Atlantic Coast Conference, Big East Conference, Cincinnati Bearcats
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UConn Notebook: Calhoun Ready When It Counted
The Hartford CourantOmar Calhoun's freshman year has not always been the stuff of dreams. He has struggled to find his shot at times, and his ball-handling skills have been challenged. But his confidence, at least to those around him, hasn't waned. "Omar has enough...Tags: New London (New London, Connecticut), Big East Conference, Flu, College Sports, Seton Hall Pirates
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Blaney Misses Calhoun, But Likes What He Sees In Ollie
The Hartford CourantGeorge Blaney's coaching career continues and his role is taking on yet another new facet. For years, he was one old pro helping another. Now he's the old pro helping the rookie coach. And three months in, his belief in Kevin Ollie's future is as strong...Tags: Jim Calhoun, Connecticut Huskies, Brooklyn (New York City), Shabazz Napier, Arts and Culture
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5 Things We've Learned About UConn Men's Basketball Team
The Hartford CourantAs the Huskies complete the semester, it's time to ponder this first bloc of games. Tough games, and likely some tough times, are ahead, with the Big East season around the corner, and it's how a team handles tough times that often defines it. UConn,...Tags: Big East Conference, College Sports, Basketball, Kevin Ollie, Jim Calhoun
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Ollie Always Finds A Spot For Fiery Niels Giffey
The Hartford CourantPlaying time has never been handed to Niels Giffey. The "defined role" has always belonged those who were bigger, faster, older. Giffey is the guy who fills in the blanks. "In Germany, I always played with older guys," Giffey said. "When I was 16 or 17,...Tags: Connecticut Huskies, Jim Calhoun, Shabazz Napier, Kevin Ollie, Stony Brook Seawolves
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UConn Opens With Victory In Exhibition Game Against AIC, 78-63
The Hartford CourantBefore Kevin Ollie walked out onto Gampel Pavilion, George Blaney handed him a little note that said, "Enjoy it." Ollie took his time. He walked out slowly, his staff behind him to a warm round of cheers. "I don't know if I enjoyed it," he said. "When...Tags: Connecticut Huskies, Shabazz Napier, Kevin Ollie, Tyler Olander, Niels Giffey
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New Coach Will Have Familiar Cast Of Assistants
STORRS — There will be a new man in command in "The Bunker," but the supporting cast will remain the same. "I've got the best staff in America," said Kevin Ollie, UConn's new men's basketball coach, looking out at his assistants. "And guys, we're...Tags: Connecticut Huskies, Jim Calhoun, Washington Huskies, Kevin Ollie, Travel
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Notebook: Pat Calhoun Wondered If This Day Would Ever Arrive
The Hartford Courant— Jim Calhoun was still playing basketball when he married Pat 46 years ago and their life together has been defined by the game. There was his time coaching in high school before he ascended to a college job in 1972. For more than 40 years, the...Tags: Tom Moore, Connecticut College, Washington Huskies, Kemba Walker, Basketball
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