The UConn Fast Break - 3/22/21
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Weekly Rewind
The latest UConn athletics news
UConn women’s basketball enters NCAA Tournament as 1-seed then quickly dispatches the High Point Panthers in first-round action:
Hurley’s Huskies earn elusive NCAA Tournament bid but squander their trip to the Big Dance with opening-round loss to Maryland
Associated Press names Paige Bueckers First Team All-American
UConn men’s basketball utilizing ShotQuality to gain competitive advantage
Prized class of 2022 recruit Ayanna Patterson commits to UConn:
Kyler Fedko’s resurgence helps UConn baseball earn series win over St. Joe’s
UConn women’s soccer beats Providence after OT-loss to Georgetown
FS1, SNY ratings reach new heights thanks to UConn women’s basketball
Loss to St. John’s drops UConn men’s soccer to 1-3-1 on the season
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U Gotta See This
Video highlights
Paige uses her spotlight to catalyze positive change for women’s game:
James Bouknight provides a rare bright spot for the Huskies during their disappointing loss to the Terrapins:
The Huskies’ newest commit lets UConn fans know the good news:
UConn, Great Pic
Photos of UConn’s finest
Hook C rocks lucky pinstripes en route to a 13-0 victory:
Coach’s Corner
Find out what UConn coaches are up to on and off the court
Coach Hurley considers season a success despite poor postseason showing
Assistant Coach Chris Dailey dishes on lingering disparities in college sports:
Geno has no clue how he got COVID-19 and no reason to worry while he’s away thanks to his program’s pedigree
Coach Penders reacts to UConn baseball’s first series win of the season:
Assistant Coach Shea Ralph leaves NCAA Tournament bubble due to COVID case at home, temporarily thrusting team’s video coordinator into coaching fold
Strength and conditioning guru Mike Rehfeldt works smarter AND harder:
Big League Buzz
Catch up on former UConn players working across the sports world
Breanna Stewart shows C.D. some love to celebrate Women’s History Month:
Kemba holds himself responsible for Celtics’ inconsistent play
A couple Hook C products appear to be in proper preseason form:
Renee Montgomery calling NCAA women’s tournament games for ESPN
Amida Brimah fondly remembers his UConn playing days:
Memory Lane
Revisit special moments in UConn sports history
The ‘95 team paved the way for the dominant Huskies of today:
UConn men’s basketball lands at #9 and #10 on list ranking the best national championship teams from 2010-2019
Paige Bueckers’ debut season in Storrs is nothing short of historic
“The Shot” helped put UConn men’s basketball on the map:
Weekly Watchlist
Find out when and how to watch the Huskies in action this week
UConn Women’s Basketball:
*After beating High Point in the NCAA Tournament First Round, the Huskies will play Syracuse on Tuesday, Mar. 23 @ 9:00 p.m.; the game will be televised on ESPN with a trip to the Sweet Sixteen on the line
Cause We Care
Learn about non-profits and causes worthy of UConn Nation’s support
From Tuesday, Mar. 23 at 7:00 a.m. until Wednesday, Mar. 24 at 7:00 p.m., UConn is asking supporters to participate in a 36-hour fundraiser called UConn Gives. Per the school’s website, UConn Gives is a chance for UConn Nation to “show its strength, pride, and spirit by supporting the University we love” and donors will be able to specify which school, college, department, club, student group, or research area they want their donation to support.
CLICK HERE to learn more about this exciting event and watch the video below if you need help getting in the giving mood: