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UConn unveils new logo

The University of Connecticut introduced a new logo to be worn by coaches and players of the Huskies’ 24 men’s and women’s teams on Thursday. Via the UConn Today: The two major changes will be the use of “UCONN” across the front of every uniform worn by each team, and a new look for the Jonathan Husky logo. The new look is part of a new institutional branding and marketing...
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April 11, 2013  |  Discuss

Losing Skid Reaches Three Games

Without Shabazz Napier and Niels Giffey, UConn lacked leadership, depth and energy Wednesday night. The result was a 65-51 loss to South Florida. With only one game remaining, the Huskies appear to be running on empty.
Via connecticut.scout.com
March 06, 2013  |  Discuss

Paw Prints - The Daily UConn Roundup - 3/6

Paw Prints is our daily look at the happenings for the UConn Huskies football, men's basketball and women's basketball teams as well as the other sports the student-athletes engage in. We will do our best to bring you the links from all of the media that covers the Huskies on a daily basis. As always, links can be found by clicking on the read more button below if you'...
Via Sox and Dawgs Verified_ybn
March 06, 2013  |  Discuss

Giffey Steals Show

Niels Giffey is Mr. Versatility for the Huskies. Sunday his big steal turned things around for UConn.
Via connecticut.scout.com
January 27, 2013  |  Discuss

No. 21 UConn rallies past Stony Brook

Niels Giffey had a career-high 15 points and grabbed eight rebounds to help No. 21 Connecticut rally for a 73-62 victory over Stony Brook on Sunday. Shabazz Napier had 15 of his 19 points in the second half for UConn (5-1), and Omar Calhoun added 14. Dave Coley led Stony Brook (4-2) with 15 points and Tommy Brenton added 14. The game was tied at 39 when Connecticut found its stroke...
Via AP on Fox
November 25, 2012  |  Discuss

Huskies, Spartans to Open in Germany

Niels Giffey, Enosch Wolf and Leon Tolksdorf all took a leap of faith when they decided to come overseas from Germany to join the Connecticut basketball program. It’s likely never imagined the opportunity would include a “home” game at any point in their Husky careers.
Via connecticut.scout.com
June 26, 2012  |  Discuss

Look Out Storrs, The Germans Are Taking Over

The UConn Huskies men's basketball team already has two German born players on its roster in Niels Giffey and Enosch Wolf. Apparently now there will be three. According to the Recruit Scoop, Leon Tolksdorf, a 6'7 combo forward from Berlin, Germany, has given the Huskies a verbal commitment to play next season. Tolksdorf played last season for the ALBA Berlin II where he...
Via Sox and Dawgs Verified_ybn
May 09, 2012  |  Discuss

No. 13 UConn falls to Cincinnati, 70-67

Connecticut came one rattled rim away from overtime Wednesday night. But Niels Giffey's desperation half-court heave just missed at the buzzer and Cincinnati beat No. 13 UConn 70-67, ending the Huskies' home winning streak, while taking their seventh consecutive conference road victory. ''It felt good,'' Giffey said. ''But it happens. You can'...
Via AP on Fox
January 18, 2012  |  Discuss

UConn Trounced by Seton Hall, 75-63

First, the good news (and this won't take long): Niels Giffey scored a season-high 11 points against Seton Hall Tuesday. The sophomore from Berlin, Germany, had seen his minutes dwindle with the arrival of DeAndre Daniels and Ryan Boatright, but his patience paid off against the Pirates. Unfortunately, other than Jeremy Lamb (19 points), Giffey was the only Husky to show...
Via NBC Connecticut
January 04, 2012  |  Discuss
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