CONNECTICUT HUSKIES RUMORS & GOSSIP

UConn trying to take penalties into their own hands

The University of Connecticut has proposed reducing the number of total games played in 2013 if the NCAA grants a waiver to allow play in the 2013 men's basketball tournament. Currently barred from the NCAA tournament due to an NCAA penalty of years below-standard academic results, UCONN submitted a waiver last month and the request is under review. As long as the NBA continues...
Via College Sports University  |  4 days ago

Lamb off, Connecticut loses at No. 24 Louisville

Jeremy Lamb said he's embarrassed at his play. His Connecticut teammates don't have much to be proud of, either.
Via Sign on San Diego  |  6 days ago

Pitino’s Comments On Calhoun-Less Huskies

Coach Pitino had some interesting comments about Jim Calhoun and the UConn Huskies in his post game press conference on Saturday afternoon. Pitino thinks UConn will be just fine without their head coach as they head to Louisville on Monday evening. “I think under normal circumstances it would hurt, but Connecticut is so used to him being out. He was suspended three games earlier...
Via The Cardinal Connect  |  7 days ago

Calhoun Taking Medical Leave of Absence

Jim Calhoun's UConn Huskies men's basketball team has been struggling as of late and now it turns out that Calhoun is battling through a medical condition called spinal stenosis. According to the release below, Calhoun will be taking a indefinite medical leave of absence to deal with the problem and will definitely not be on the sidelines when they take on Seton Hall on...
Via Sox and Dawgs  |  9 days ago

Boatright attorney blasts NCAA after probe

Connecticut guard Ryan Boatright says he just wants to concentrate on basketball while his mother considers legal action in the wake of an NCAA news release detailing an investigation into the freshman's eligibility. Boatright played Sunday in the 24th-ranked Huskies' 50-48 loss to Notre Dame after the NCAA said it would it take no further action, despite finding that he...
Via AP on Fox  |  14 days ago

NCAA Responds To Boatright's Lawyers Statement

Earlier on Sunday morning, the laywer for Tanesha Boatright, the mother of UConn Huskies freshman point guard Ryan Boatright, released a statement about the NCAA's release of personal info with their statement. Now the NCAA has once again responded turning this into a case of he said, she said. Here's the lastest statement from the NCAA: Scott Tompsett’s allegations...
Via Sox and Dawgs  |  14 days ago

Boatright's May Sue NCAA

As we learned late yesterday afternoon, UConn Huskies freshman point guard Ryan Boatright had been reinstated to play effective immediately. Shortly after, the NCAA released a statement as well as timeline of the events surrounding their investigation into Boatright. Well if you read the letter below from Boatright's lawyer, Scott Tompsett, apparently their release contained...
Via Sox and Dawgs  |  14 days ago

VIDEO: Jeremy Lamb’s nasty throwdown against Columbia

UConn’s Jeremy Lamb, and early-season Player of the Year candidate, has some of the sickest hops in college basketball. This baseline drive, one-handed flush is a great example. Damn. I’m sure this is just one of many highlights we’ll see from Lamb this season, but I can’t imagine many more will be more impressive. Sick. Technorati...
Via FanAttic Network  |  November 11, 2011
IN LIKE A LION

Jeremy Lamb posterizes defender on dunk

The college basketball season is back in full force after an amazing scene at the carrier classic between UNC and MSU. However, UConn sophomore Jeremy Lamb gets the highlight of the night with this posterizing dunk. Lamb, a consensus preseason All American pick, scored 30 points Friday night against Columbia. He also decided to climb the latter and throw it down with this dunk...
Via Diehardsport  |  November 11, 2011
CONFERENCE CALL

Geno: Irish should be in Big East

UConn women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma went off on Notre Dame saying they should be in the Big East for football.

Via Bob's Blitz  |  October 21, 2011
FEELING HUSKY

UConn wants into ACC

With the Big East crumbling around them, UConn is actively pursuing joining Syracuse and Pittsburgh as the next member of the ACC.

Via Sportz Assassin  |  September 18, 2011
DIVIDE AND CONQUER

Calhoun: Big East will eventually split

It's no secret that the Big East is first and foremost a basketball conference and the UConn head coach thinks that the predominantly football school may eventually break off to form their own conference.

Via NESN.com  |  May 24, 2011

Is Maya Moore The Best Women's Basketball Player In The World

Here at Bull City, we pride ourselves on giving love to the women’s basketball game. We respect the game, and we respect the artistry that women bring to the table when performing on the national stage. There is no mistaking the greatness of UConn’s women’s basketball. They are year in and year out, the class of the women’s college basketball scene. This year the huskies...
Via Bull City State Of Mind  |  April 02, 2011
OPENING UP

Nate Miles ready to talk about UConn

UConn's recruitment of Nate Miles revealed several violations and got the program and coach Jim Calhoun into trouble. Miles didn't cooperate with the NCAA initially, but now says he's ready to talk.

Via Cosby Sweaters  |  April 02, 2011
UCONN DO IT!

Video: Kemba Walker's game winner vs. Pitt

Kemba Walker had 24 points, five rebounds, and five assists as the UConn Huskies defeated Pittsburgh, 76-74. Walker helped the 19th-ranked Huskies with a game-winning shot. He also broke multiple ankles on the plays with his moves.
Via hardcourtmayhem.blogspot.com  |  March 10, 2011




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