The UConn Fast Break - 11/9/20
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Weekly Rewind
The latest UConn athletics news
From The UConn Blog:
UConn says no fans in Gampel stands to begin basketball season
Practice on pause for UConn men’s basketball after positive COVID-19 test
UConn women’s basketball finalizes non-conference slate for upcoming season
Hurley’s Huskies ranked #37 in AP preseason poll, #43 in first KenPom
UConn men’s hockey adds highly touted goaltender Logan Terness to ‘21 class
From Other Sources:
Latest Big East previews have Geno’s squad leading the league and Hurley’s Huskies right in the thick of things as new UConn basketball era begins
Rahsool Diggins and Jordan Hawkins talk UConn on Commit Corner
UConn men’s basketball interested in class of ‘21 guard Quaran McPherson
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U Gotta See This
Video recommendations
There’s so much dunking going on, you almost feel bad for the rims:
UConn, Great Pic
Photos of UConn’s finest
These ladies want a say in who welcomes them to the White House next year:
Coach’s Corner
Find out what UConn coaches are up to on and off the court
Big League Buzz
Catch up on former UConn players working across the sports world
Another week, another reason for Sue Bird to celebrate:
Kemba’s injury-plagued knees leave future with Celtics in jeopardy
Darius Butler has a ball catching up with fellow UConn great Rudy Gay:
Ben Gordon puts Encino, California home on the market for $2.9 million
Chris Smith now available for personalized videos through Cameo
Caron Butler has a big hit on his hands and wants athletes to follow his lead:
Memory Lane
Revisit special moments in UConn sports history
Some wins just hit different:
Coach Calhoun and team leaders relive 1989-90 “Dream Season”
President-elect Biden knows a good head of hair when he sees one:
Swish Appeal takes a stab at UConn women’s basketball all-time starting five
Talk about UConn legend overload:
Weekly Fancast
Enjoy classic recommendations from the UConn sports vault
When Maya Moore came to Storrs prior to the 2007-08 campaign, UConn women’s basketball fans began to focus on the season ahead and let the disappointing outcomes from the previous three years fade from memory. Moore was the #1 player coming out of high school and chose UConn over rival Tennessee, which immediately raised expectations for Geno’s Huskies and worsened an already rocky relationship between the two storied college basketball programs.
Moore proved to be the real deal and helped UConn go 15-1 in the Big East during her first year in the league. The Huskies’ impressive record earned them the conference regular-season title and they proceeded to win the Big East tournament title as well once postseason play got underway. Despite a deep run in the NCAA tournament, UConn’s season came to an end when they fell to fellow women’s college basketball heavyweight Stanford in the Final Four. Moore and the Huskies finished the year with a 36-2 record and would use this season as a stepping stone to the decade of dominance that followed.
This touching tribute to the 2007-08 season includes in-depth player profiles and highlights the most memorable moments from Moore and the Huskies during that pivotal campaign:
Cause We Care
Learn about non-profits and causes worthy of UConn Nation’s support
If you’re looking to make a positive impact in the lives of UConn student-athletes, look no further than the newly-formed Fight on Fund. According to the organization’s website, the Fight on Fund was created “to provide a direct, immediate avenue to support our student-athletes” with donations going toward “academic support, sports medicine, scholarship support, nutrition, COVID testing, and mental health services.”
CLICK HERE to donate to the Fight on Fund and learn about other projects benefitting current and future UConn students!
Final Play
A parting sentiment from The UConn Fast Break team
Teamwork makes the dream work:
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