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Weekly Rewind
The latest UConn athletics news
From The UConn Blog:
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- UConn men’s ice hockey sets 2020-21 schedule, prepares to share a Freitas Ice Forum desperately in need of modifications with women’s team
- Geno’s Huskies #3 in AP Preseason Poll, face challenging schedule filled with national championship contenders and Big East conference foes
- Positive COVID-19 test adds final twist to tumultuous time-off for UConn men’s basketball while women’s team wraps up offseason rollercoaster ride of their own
- Isaiah Whaley’s ascension driving hype for Hurley’s Huskies
- Christyn Williams makes Ann Meyers Drysdale Award watchlist
From Other Sources:
- UConn women’s basketball up one spot on ESPN way-too-early Top 25
- Big East releases TV schedule for 2020 men’s basketball games
- UConn football in hot pursuit of ‘22 OL Justin Kanyuk
- Bouknight, Cole on list of Top 100 men’s college basketball players
- UConn women’s ice hockey adds forward Brooke Campbell to ‘22 class
- XL Center to receive much-needed facelift while waiting out pandemic
- Even before Azzi Fudd’s commitment, UConn women’s basketball had already assembled a formidable 2021 class including the talented Caroline Ducharme:
UConn Women's Basketball's 2021 Recruiting Class (ESPN Rankings):
— John Fanta (@John_Fanta) November 11, 2020
#1 Azzi Fudd - 5-11 guard ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#5 Caroline Ducharme - 5-10 guard ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#15 Amari DeBerry - 6-5 forward ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#30 Saylor Poffenbarger - 6-2 guard ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
U Gotta See This
Video recommendations
- Dunkmaster flex:
Andre Jackson is a rim’s worst NIGHTMARE Happy 19th brodie @andrejackson111 pic.twitter.com/jO9eCMEteW
— Overtime (@overtime) November 13, 2020
- Just another reason to fast-forward to 2021:
Azzi Fudd has committed to UConn!
— UCTV Sports (@UCTVSports) November 11, 2020
The #1 Player in the Class of 2021 will be coming to Storrs to team up with her friend Paige Bueckers to play for Geno Auriemma and the Huskies @azzi_35
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- Samson Johnson is staying busy shooting his shot while future UConn men’s basketball teammate Rahsool Diggins gets praise for days after these stellar plays:
UCONN really got a Point Gawd! Every time @RahsoolDiggins3 touched the ball, all you heard was “Good Pass” ...amazing vision and poise with the rock!@PangosAACamp @trigonis30 @WoodBoysBball @TeamFinalEYBL pic.twitter.com/0gOEwRCTS2
— BALL DAWGS (@balldawgs) November 10, 2020
UConn, Great Pic
Photos of UConn’s finest
Reserve a spot for this jersey in the Gampel rafters:
Azzi Fudd is UCONN BOUND @azzi_35 @UConnWBB pic.twitter.com/0hNXd8epBN
— WSLAM (@wslam) November 11, 2020
Coach’s Corner
Find out what UConn coaches are up to on and off the court
- Geno talks about adding Azzi Fudd to an already strong 2021 class:
- UConn women’s basketball assistant Jamelle Elliot elated over coaching return
- Dealing with unpredictable offseason, COVID-related practice restrictions hasn’t stopped Dan Hurley from pilfering New Jersey recruits and locking down this talented 2021 class:
Give a UConn welcome to these 3 future Huskies!!! ⛰ @RahsoolDiggins3 @golive23 @kdroos_13 pic.twitter.com/KuaHhW7Hz4
— Dan Hurley (@dhurley15) November 12, 2020
- With a little help from Paige Bueckers and other players, Geno and UConn women’s basketball are really hitting their stride on the recruiting trail. Read up on the Huskies’ “embarrassment of riches” they’ve steadily accrued and spend a little time gazing into the glorious fields of the UConn Women’s Basketball Scholarship Grid:
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Big League Buzz
Catch up on former UConn players working across the sports world
Congratulations to our former student manager, Mark Daigneault, on being named the new Head Coach of the @okcthunder ‼️ #ThisIsUConn | #PullTheSled https://t.co/FYaZKwhoVX
— UConn Men's Basketball (@UConnMBB) November 11, 2020
- Caron Butler joins Daigneault in NBA coaching ranks as Miami Heat assistant
- Renee Montgomery aims to help take WNBA owner Kelly Loeffler’s Senate seat
- George Springer a top free agent target after declining Astros’ qualifying offer
- Matt Peart lauded as NY Giants’ “offensive line x-factor”
- Debbie Fiske dishes on playing for Geno, UConn IMG Radio gig
- UConn baseball alum Jacob Wallace still on cloud nine over trade to Red Sox
Weekly Fancast
Once UConn sports return, we’ll provide info for the week’s upcoming games in this space. Until then, enjoy some classic recommendations from the vault!
UConn men’s basketball enters the 2020-21 season having received votes in the AP Preseason Poll for the first time since the 2016-17 campaign. That year, the Huskies got off to an abysmal start, losing to Wagner and Northeastern before barely edging out Loyola Marymount to get their first win of the season.
When you consider that the 2016-17 team failed to defeat any top-25 opponents that year, a strong case can be made that the high-water mark of the forgettable season was their game against rival Syracuse in the Tire Pros Classic. That matchup took place at the majestic Madison Square Garden and the showdown-turned-slugfest was a battle until the last whistle. UConn fans who made the trip to NYC left their home away from home happy, having watched their Huskies beat the Orange in a nail-biter, 52-50.
UConn was led by Rodney Purvis and Jalen Adams who combined for 37 of UConn’s 52 points and a young Christian Vital provided two clutch free throws with the game tied at 50 to seal the victory for the Huskies. This win brought UConn to 6-4 on the season but not much else went their way the rest of the year as they finished an underwhelming 16-17 and 9-9 in the AAC.
Travel back in time to that grudge match in the Garden with these highlights:
Final Play
A parting sentiment from The Fast Break team
The future is bright:
Azzi & Paige on the same team for 3 years at UCONN... good luck @azzi_35 @paigebueckers1
— Overtime (@overtime) November 11, 2020
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