Connecticut Huskies Rumors & News

An NCAA notice of allegations delivered to UConn in May called for an elaborate response and a complex gathering of information.

This release just sent by UConn: Based on requests made for an extension by involved coaches named in the May 21 notice of allegations, the NCAA Committee on Infractions has granted a second extension to all parties to submit their response. The original due date for response was August 20, which was initially extended to September 3 and has now been extended again to September 7.

Niels Giffey officially became a member of the UConn basketball team today. The 6-7 guard/forward from Berlin, Germany, will wear No. 5.

It's official.

UConn must respond to NCAA rules violations Friday, and prospect Angelo Chol, who was thought to be considering Georgetown, Louisville, UConn, Arizona, North Carolina and others, recently tweeted that UConn was off his list because they lost all their scholarships.

This release just sent by UConn: STATEMENT FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUTBased on requests made for an extension by involved coaches named in the May 21 notice of allegations, the NCAA Committee on Infractions has granted a second extension to all parties to submit their response.

UConn fans, this is for you. Today The Courant and courant.com unveil our UConn football message board. Everyone knows the passion of Huskies fans, so here's the place to come. Join in a current discussion or start a new one. Headed to Michigan? Talk about it. Like the looks of the offense? Start a topic. Have a concern? Start a topic. In the coming weeks we'll be adding additional forums for UConn men's and women's basketball. But for now, it's all football so get to www.courant.com/uconnfbforum and join in the discussion. It takes less than 30 seconds to register.

Niels Giffey officially became a member of the UConn basketball team today. The 6-7 guard/forward from Berlin, Germany, will wear No. 5. Giffey will compete for minutes on the wing with Roscoe Smith, Jamal Coombs-McDaniel and Jeremy Lamb.

Q: Where is Enosch Wolf? Is he coming to UConn or not? -Ed L., Storrs Q: Are there problems for the 2 German basketball players? Last I heard they have not arrived in the states. -Dave, Newport News, Va. A: Here's the deal, guys ...

Q: Mike- Can Roscoe Smith play the 4? If so what do you think about a Oriakhi, Smith, Lamb, Napier, Walker starting 5? -Chris W