JOURNAL INQUIRER Rahsool Diggins knows how Dan Hurley can be a bit, perhaps, boisterous during UConn basketball games. But that’s one of…
Posted: 27 July 2020 [06:16 PM] UConn
Top Story
Posted: 27 July 2020 [06:16 PM] Recent Headlines
Wednesday 07/22/2020
Former UConn men's basketball player Stanley Robinson dies at 32 Posted: 22 July 2020 [08:06 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Stanley Robinson, the 6-foot-9 forward who helped UConn to the 2009 Final Four and who was perhaps the greatest dunker…
Monday 07/20/2020
Hurley's son joining UConn men's basketball program as walk-on Posted: 20 July 2020 [04:52 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER The UConn men’s basketball team is becoming a family, just as Dan Hurley predicted it would. The Huskies’coach likely wasn’t…
Friday 07/17/2020
Lamont reluctant to let UConn football travel to virus hotspots this fall Posted: 17 July 2020 [11:48 AM] HARTFORD - Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said Thursday he would be reluctant to allow UConn’s football team to travel to any state…
Wednesday 07/15/2020
Former UConn stars Bird, Taurasi say playing in 2020 was only option for them Posted: 15 July 2020 [05:02 PM] Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird know that they are on the tail end of their basketball careers. After missing last season due…
Friday 07/10/2020
UConn football loses two of its 2020 opponents Posted: 10 July 2020 [02:02 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER The UConn football team’s fall schedule, assuming Huskies are allowed to play a full contingent of games given COVID-19 restrictions,…
Thursday 07/02/2020
Hurley excited about UConn men's basketball's return to Big East Posted: 02 July 2020 [12:40 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Dan Hurley has been looking for what he calls small victories as he tries to bring the UConn men’s basketball…
UConn women's basketball head coach Auriemma adjusting to coronavirus restrictions Posted: 02 July 2020 [12:34 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER In normal times, the players on the UConn women’s basketball team would be wrapping up summer school this week. They’d…
UConn men's basketball's top Big East moments Posted: 02 July 2020 [12:18 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER For several years, during the pregame presentation that was shown on the big screens overlooking Gampel Pavilion, UConn’s video staffers…
Interim tag taken off Elliot's role as she returns to UConn women's basketball staff Posted: 02 July 2020 [12:03 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER On the day the UConn women’s basketball team became part of the Big East again, it announced one of the…
Trio of former UConn basketball greats leading social justice charge Posted: 02 July 2020 [11:56 AM] NEW YORK - Renee Montgomery and Tiffany Hayes appreciated what former UConn teammate Maya Moore was doing when the All-Star forward stepped…
Wednesday 07/01/2020
Looking back at UConn women's basketball's top 10 Big East moments Posted: 01 July 2020 [08:57 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER The UConn women’s basketball team played its first Big East Conference regular season game on Jan. 15, 1983, a 73-51…
Wednesday 06/24/2020
UConn eliminates four sports in COVID-19 related budget cuts Posted: 24 June 2020 [01:34 PM] STORRS - The University of Connecticut decided to eliminate four athletic teams as it deals with an expected budget deficit driven by…
Friday 06/19/2020
Judge dismisses discrimination suit that named former UConn basketball coach Calhoun Posted: 19 June 2020 [03:33 PM] HARTFORD - A federal judge has dismissed a sexual discrimination lawsuit against the University of Saint Joseph that accused Hall of Fame…
Friday 06/12/2020
Former UConn athletes urge trustees not to cut their sports Posted: 12 June 2020 [05:43 PM] STORRS - Members of UConn's Board of Trustees heard from former athletes Friday as it considers eliminating several sports in budget cuts…
Friday 06/05/2020
UConn men's basketball's Hurley on mission to create change Posted: 05 June 2020 [02:17 PM] Journal Inquirer In part because he is a leader of a team made up mostly of men of color, Dan Hurley feels…
Thursday 06/04/2020
Hurley not ready to make estimate on when UConn men's basketball will return to campus Posted: 04 June 2020 [11:34 AM] Journal Inquirer As much as UConn coach Dan Hurley would like to see all of his men’s basketball players together in person,…
Monday 06/01/2020
UConn basketball players, coaches add their voices to George Floyd protests Posted: 01 June 2020 [02:42 PM] Journal Inquirer It was just about noon on Saturday when Christyn Williams tweeted her feelings that followed the death of 46-year-old George…
UConn women's basketball's Westbrook ready to go after completing rehab on injured knee Posted: 01 June 2020 [02:36 PM] Journal Inquirer The UConn women’s basketball team’s last game was played March 9 when it defeated Cincinnati to capture its seventh and…
Friday 05/29/2020
UConn women's basketball's freshmen five in limbo due to pandemic Posted: 29 May 2020 [07:57 PM] JORUNAL INQUIRER On a normal Memorial Day weekend, the incoming freshmen for the UConn women’s basketball team would make their way to…
Sanogo signs National Letter of Intent with UConn men's basketball Posted: 29 May 2020 [07:51 PM] JORUNAL INQUIRER The UConn men’s basketball team officially has its first player from Mali in the fold. Adama Sanogo, a 6-foot-9, 240-pound…
Sunday 05/24/2020
Fort Hays State books exhibition rematch with UConn women's basketball Posted: 24 May 2020 [07:41 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER A 45-point exhibition loss to the UConn women’s basketball team three years ago hasn’t discouraged Division II Fort Hays State…
Wednesday 05/13/2020
Vital believes UConn men's basketball was on verge of something big Posted: 13 May 2020 [06:29 PM] JOURNAL INQUiRER As the majority of the 2020 college basketball postseason was canceled, a great many players across the nation will live…
UConn-Mississippi State women's basketball rematch could happen this fall Posted: 13 May 2020 [06:28 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER There is no telling how many times over the last three years that ESPN has replayed Morgan William’s buzzer-beating shot…
Tuesday 05/12/2020
UConn women's basketball to join Hall of Fame Tournament next season Posted: 12 May 2020 [03:08 PM] UNCASVILLE - UConn and Mississippi State are scheduled to play in November's Hall of Fame Women’s Challenge basketball tournament in Connecticut. The…
Monday 05/11/2020
UConn football reaches TV deal with CBS Sports Network Posted: 11 May 2020 [04:30 PM] STORRS - UConn has agreed to a multi-year television deal that will put most of its home football games on CBS Sports…
Wednesday 05/06/2020
NCAA rejects former UConn men's basketball coach Ollie's appeal over violations Posted: 06 May 2020 [08:08 PM] HARTFORD - An NCAA panel on Wednesday rejected an appeal by former UConn men's basketball coach Kevin Ollie, who sought to overturn…
Thursday 04/30/2020
UConn women's basketball's Auriemma eyes Stanford transfer Carrington Posted: 30 April 2020 [03:51 PM] Journal Inquirer Geno Auriemma has had success recruiting high school stars from California. Think three-time WBCA All-Americans Diana Taurasi (Chino) and Katie…
UConn men's basketball adds two November foes to next season's schedule Posted: 30 April 2020 [03:50 PM] Journal Inquirer Assuming the college basketball season is staged as usual, the UConn men’s basketball team will square off with High Point…
Tuesday 04/28/2020
Remembering the top dunkers in the history of UConn men's basketball Posted: 28 April 2020 [04:49 PM] Journal Inquirer Our recent lists of the greatest achievements in UConn men’s basketball history have been enjoyable to compile and have sparked…
Monday 04/27/2020
UConn men's basketball confirms Bouknight's return Posted: 27 April 2020 [03:19 PM] Journal Inquirer Officials in the UConn men’s basketball program apparently believed there was speculation that freshman guard James Bouknight was considering a…
Thursday 04/23/2020
Thorn removed for Auriemma with McGraw stepping down at Notre Dame Posted: 23 April 2020 [05:18 PM] Journl Inquirer Kevin McGuff was a 27-year-old with three seasons of women’s college basketball coaching experience when Muffet McGraw hired him as…
Sunday 04/19/2020
Walker has no doubts about leaving UConn women's basketball after being selected by Liberty in WNBA draft Posted: 19 April 2020 [12:23 PM] Journal Inquirer Megan Walker has no doubts she made the right decision to give up her final year of eligibility with the…
Friday 04/17/2020
Hurley adjusts to recruiting remotely Posted: 17 April 2020 [07:25 PM] Journal Inquirer Dan Hurley is the kind of person who appreciates the value of a good handshake. He’s the type of coach…
Sunday 04/12/2020
UConn women's basketball commit Poffenbarger savors meeting every challenge Posted: 12 April 2020 [01:56 PM] Journal Inquirer Saylor Poffenbarger knew there would be a target on her back when she committed to play for the UConn women’s…
Thursday 04/09/2020
UConn women's basketball star Dangerfield turns attention to WNBA draft Posted: 09 April 2020 [04:20 PM] Journal Inquirer If Crystal Dangerfield’s dreams had come true, she and the UConn women’s basketball team would have returned to Storrs from…
Wednesday 04/08/2020
UConn men's basketball lands Rhode Island transfer Tyrese Martin Posted: 08 April 2020 [05:29 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Tyrese Martin had committed to play basketball for Dan Hurley once before nearly three years ago, but this was still…
Tuesday 04/07/2020
UConn commit Ducharme taking delayed path to Storrs Posted: 07 April 2020 [07:44 PM] Journal Inquirer Straight-A student Molly Bent has never regretted her decision to repeat her sophomore year of high school when she transferred…
On this day in UConn history: A double dip of national championships Posted: 07 April 2020 [02:44 PM] Journal Inquirer There may not be a March Madness this year, but UConn has a rich history in the NCAA men’s and…
Monday 03/30/2020
Picking the top 10 all-time players from UConn men's basketball program that has produced many NBA stars Posted: 30 March 2020 [04:42 PM] Journal Inquirer There is no easy way to do this. Hard choices must be made. But during a time when the NCAA…
Sunday 03/29/2020
Out of the many greats to play for UConn women's basketball, here's a list of the top 10 Posted: 29 March 2020 [07:54 PM] Journal Inquirer There have been 22 UConn women’s basketball players named to the WBCA All-America team, thus earning them spots in the…
Monday 03/23/2020
Hard to choose, with 11 national title winners: Ranking the 10 all-time best UConn women's basketball teams Posted: 23 March 2020 [08:32 PM] Journal Inquirer With 11 national championship banners hanging in the Gampel Pavilion rafters, it’s almost unfair to limit the program’s best to…
Sunday 03/22/2020
Four titles, many memories: Ranking the 10 all-time best UConn men's basketball teams Posted: 22 March 2020 [08:12 PM] Journal Inquirer The UConn men’s basketball team has won four national championships in its history, quite a haul for a program that…
Thursday 03/19/2020
UConn women's basketball player Bent, sister with Down Syndrome share close bond Posted: 19 March 2020 [08:24 PM] Journal Inquirer STORRS - Molly Bent was part of 136 wins in her four seasons with the UConn women’s basketball team. But…
UConn men's basketball player Gilbert makes expected decision to transfer Posted: 19 March 2020 [08:23 PM] STORRS - UConn point guard Alterique Gilbert is transferring from the program, the school announced Thursday. Gilbert, who was honored on…
Wednesday 03/18/2020
UConn men's basketball took big step forward in Year 2 under Hurley Posted: 18 March 2020 [07:00 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER There are milestones in the development of a basketball program, Dan Hurley believes, that are necessary in order to reach…
Monday 03/16/2020
UConn legend Lobo, others unsure if Walker is ready for pros Posted: 16 March 2020 [08:38 PM] Journal Inquirer UConn legend and Naismith and Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Rebecca Lobo is pulling for Megan Walker to succeed…
Sunday 03/15/2020
Junior Walker is leaving UConn women's basketball for draft, first to do so before earning degree Posted: 15 March 2020 [04:56 PM] Journal Inquirer UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma was asked Friday if all his players eligible to return next season actually would.…
UConn men's basketball coach Hurley says 'We ... had learned how to win' as he wishes season could have continued Posted: 15 March 2020 [04:55 PM] Journal Inquirer FORT WORTH, Texas - When the UConn men’s basketball team’s first stint in the Big East Conference came to an…
UConn women's basketball coach Auriemma no longer sure what's 'normal' as he laments early end to season Posted: 15 March 2020 [04:55 PM] Journal Inquirer Over the past quarter-century, the UConn women’s basketball team has played nearly a whole regular season - 26 games -…