Hartford Courant — After a 99-56 victory over Hartford Monday that demanded more of UConn than the final score would indicate, coach Jim Calhoun joked about freshman point guard Kemba Walker's approach.
Connecticut Huskies4 hours agoHartford Courant — After a 99-56 victory over Hartford Monday that demanded more of UConn than the final score would indicate, coach Jim Calhoun joked about freshman point guard Kemba Walker's approach.
Connecticut Huskies4 hours agoHartford Courant — •Lead vocals: "The guy who plays like a veteran is Craig Austrie. He could have had 15 tonight. He plays great defense. He's the guy we go to. He kind of goes undetected when those other guys are scoring like that, but not by me. He makes smart plays, he understands what we want to run, he sets good screens and he plays good defense." — Jim Calhoun on Craig Austrie, who had nine points in 23 minutes.
Connecticut Huskies19 hours agoHartford Courant — A.J. Price, injured when he landed on the foot of Western Carolina's Brigham Waginger in UConn's opening victory Friday, sat out practice for the second day in a row. Swelling in his left ankle had increased, though Price said he felt better as the day went along.
Connecticut Huskies19 hours agoHartford Courant — With A.J. Price injured and Scottie Haralson struggling, Donnell Beverly knew chances were good his number would be called Monday against Hartford. It was, and he delivered.
Connecticut Huskies1 day agoHartford Courant — The XL Center buzzed Monday night when the concern of the crowd seemed to match the frustration of UConn coach Jim Calhoun.
Connecticut Huskies1 day agoHartford Courant — The Hawks were keeping it close in the second half, and for a while the Huskies flirted with becoming the latest mighty Division I team to suffer an early-season upset. But with Jeff Adrien's first basket of the game -- a dunk -- UConn began a 33-5 run that made it 86-54 and quickly highlighted the disparity between these teams, playing for the first time since 1998.
Connecticut Huskies1 day agoHartford Courant — A.J. Price and Kemba Walker walked toward the courtside scorers table after UConn's practice Sunday morning at the XL Center.
Connecticut Huskies2 days agoHartford Courant — A.J. Price and Kemba Walker walked toward the courtside scorers table after UConn's practice Sunday morning at the XL Center.
Connecticut Huskies2 days agoHartford Courant — A.J. Price wasn't his typical self Friday in UConn's 81-55 victory over Western Carolina. He wasn't his typical self afterward, either.
Connecticut Huskies3 days agoHartford Courant — UConn players know there's more at stake than a win-or-lose bottom line tonight in the season opener against Western Carolina. From here on out, analysis of the No. 2 Huskies will only increase. A first impression will be made at Gampel Pavilion. A reputation will have begun to take shape.
Connecticut Huskies3 days ago