The UConn Fast Break - 11/2/20
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Weekly Rewind
The latest UConn athletics news
UConn women’s basketball sits atop Big East preseason coaches’ poll and set to tip-off conference play December 6 with a trip to Seton Hall:
Big East coaches project 4th-place finish for UConn men’s basketball with the Huskies’ conference slate starting December 11 against St. John’s
Christyn Williams and Paige Bueckers help Huskies complete conference sweep
Big East intent on full basketball season but yet to set COVID-19 guidelines
Maryland and Louisville join UConn, UCLA in fight for top recruit Azzi Fudd
James Bouknight surprisingly snubbed from Preseason All-Big East First Team:
Big East women’s basketball not the same since UConn’s last tour de force
Hurley’s Huskies remain in the mix for top 2022 guard Corey Floyd Jr.
Yan Kuznetsov discusses NHL draft, goals for UConn men’s hockey season
RJ Cole leads list of recent HBCU standouts with NBA potential
2021 UConn commit Rahsool Diggins wows at Joe Wootten Top150 Camp then joins future teammate Samson Johnson at Slam 16 tournament where Samson wins Co-MVP. Next up for the Huskies in training — an elite event for big-time talent going down this weekend:
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U Gotta See This
Video recommendations
A “stronger, more explosive” Bouknight knows just how to heighten expectations:
UConn, Great Pic
Photos of UConn’s finest
Geno and the Huskies take over Big East media day then set sights on insta:
Night Mode enabled:
Coach’s Corner
Find out what UConn coaches are up to on and off the court
Jay and Geno give their two cents on Big East bubbles:
Coach Hurley and UConn men’s basketball steal Big East media day show
Big East relying on Geno’s Huskies to restore women’s college basketball reign
Geno provides team progress report with season only weeks away
Dan Hurley’s Big East return not so exciting for UConn’s conference competition
The GOAT personalizes importance of election and current events:
Big League Buzz
Catch up on former UConn players working across the sports world
Sue Bird deems activism “non-negotiable” for WNBA players as fight for social justice continues and sends social media aflutter with some exciting news:
Napheesa Collier offers advice on overcoming mental obstacles
Caron Butler talks politics with the one and only “Ragin’ Cajun”
Kia Nurse breaks down WNBA bubble experience, offseason plans
Memory Lane
Revisit special moments in UConn sports history
So much love from The Dove:
Sounds like Randy has a soft spot for the ‘09 squad:
Nobody gets the people going like Cardiac Kemba:
Cause We Care
Learn about non-profits and causes worthy of UConn Nation’s support
Every Memorial Day Since 2017, UConn men’s track and field has hosted The Kyle Milliken Memorial Run to honor a former member turned Navy Seal who tragically lost his life in service to our country. While COVID-19 precautions have eliminated the typical in-person option for this year’s event, the team has planned a virtual version and will be hosting The Kyle Milliken Memorial Virtual Run on Monday, November 11.
CLICK HERE to register for the virtual race and show your support by donating to The Kyle Milliken Memorial Fund which funds UConn track and field scholarships.
Happy Howloween
Enjoy Huskies-themed Halloween fun!
Big East opponents beware! You’re in for a scare:
We’re sure Jim’s not the first coach to have nightmares about Geno:
It’s spooky how good Jonathan looks this time of year: