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Weekly Rewind
The latest UConn athletics news
- UConn women’s basketball returns to rightful place atop AP poll then stomps the Red Storm and outduels the Musketeers to wrap up dominant week:
Those Huskies pic.twitter.com/MUkSDp22XX
— UConn Women’s Basketball (@UConnWBB) February 22, 2021
- James Bouknight comes back to help UConn men’s basketball beat Providence before Huskies let much-needed win slip away versus Villanova
- UConn baseball drops series to Virginia to begin tough non-conference slate
- Playing without two top forwards hurts UConn men’s hockey in OT loss to BU
- UConn football offers 2022 OL Nick Del Grande, adds matchup with former AAC opponent Houston to finalize 2021 schedule:
After taking 2020 off, UConn unveils a finalized 2021 Football schedule, that's balanced to include both 2 FCS teams and 2 recent FBS National Champs. pic.twitter.com/XQBI7QhJrW
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) February 19, 2021
- UConn men’s soccer shuts out Sacred Heart to kickoff promising 2021 season
- The UConn Pod covers all the bases as busy sports stretch begins
- Aubrey Griffin showing glimpses of greatness for UConn women’s basketball as ascension of Aaliyah Edwards continues
- Recruitment heating up for class of 2022 target Donovan Clingan while two future UConn men’s basketball studs face off in showdown of top NJ teams:
Patrick School Senior Samson Johnson
— CUE THE MUSIC (@Cue_the_Music) February 21, 2021
vs
Roselle Catholic Junior Corey Floyd Jr #UConn #TheFuture @kdroos_13 @tps_hsbb @CoreyFloydJr @rc_basketball pic.twitter.com/jN5wgNNdVJ
U Gotta See This
Video highlights
- UConn women’s basketball doing what they can to get through COVID season, with a special guest appearance at practice providing a welcome change of pace:
Looks like UConn WBB added a new player from Philadelphia today... you may have heard of him already
— Alexa Philippou (@alexaphilippou) February 15, 2021
(Video via Christyn Williams’ Snapchat story) pic.twitter.com/Ca8WEBsSRN
- James Bouknight soars for an emphatic slam:
LOOK OUT BELOW @UConnMBB pic.twitter.com/pEqn9Iz4N3
— ESPN (@espn) February 17, 2021
- UConn baseball’s Chris Brown flashes some serious leather:
Someone made @SportsCenter last night! pic.twitter.com/q7IOEQfO9w
— UConn Baseball (@UConnBSB) February 22, 2021
Coach’s Corner
Find out what UConn coaches are up to on and off the court
- Geno credits playful persona from Monday’s practice for team’s recent tear:
- Coach Penders has plenty to say on Big East Media Day
- Dan Hurley dishes on adding games to schedule, appears on Ball is Wife pod
Team Time
Putting a specific UConn squad in the spotlight
After being chosen as preseason favorites to win the Big East, UConn baseball has some lofty expectations to live up to. But thanks to four preseason all-conference players and a loaded roster, achieving those expected results looks to be well within reach. Get to know the players Coach Penders will be counting on this season in these positional previews:
Big League Buzz
Catch up on former UConn players working across the sports world
- Shabazz puts on a show playing for Puerto Rico:
Shabazz Napier @ShabazzNapier was in his BAG yesterday 22 points 7 assists in the win for Puerto Rico @americup pic.twitter.com/nEvZwcEZWB
— Swish Cultures (@swishcultures_) February 21, 2021
- Amida Brimah’s back and popping off in the G League bubble:
In his first G League game since March of 2019, @amidabrimah posted a double double and registered career blocks 270 and 271. He is your @OPSnewstandard Performer of the Game.#GameOn pic.twitter.com/Mnzu6uuJhH
— Fort Wayne Mad Ants (@TheMadAnts) February 18, 2021
- Fire - 1, Charlie Villanueva - 0:
Just trying to stay warm during these unprecedented times in Texas. Lost all my hair on my face. ♂️ ♂️ ♂️ #alopecia pic.twitter.com/kZkiqpMtJ4
— Charlie Villanueva INVESTOR (@CVBelieve) February 18, 2021
Weekly Watchlist
Find out when and how to watch the Huskies in action this week
UConn Men’s Basketball:
- Tuesday, Feb. 23 @ Georgetown; 9 p.m. on FS1 (TV) / UConn SN (Radio)
- Saturday, Feb. 27 v. Marquette; 2:30 p.m. on FOX (TV) / UConn SN (Radio)
UConn Women’s Basketball:
- Thursday, Feb. 25 @ Creighton; 5 p.m. on SNY (TV) / 97.9 ESPN (Radio)
- Saturday, Feb. 27 @ Butler; 4:30 p.m. on SNY (TV) / 97.9 ESPN (Radio)
UConn Men’s Hockey
*No scheduled games remain at this time; Hockey East will be announcing each team’s next matchup(s) on Tuesday, Feb. 23 @ 3 p.m.
UConn Women’s Hockey
*The Hockey East Women’s Tournament begins on Wednesday, Feb. 24; matchups, game times, and coverage TBA
Final Play
A parting sentiment from The Fast Break team
The future looks especially bright for UConn women’s basketball ever since Paige experienced her first (and last?) taste of defeat in a Huskies uniform:
Paige Bueckers been on a MISSION in the 7 games following UConn’s first loss
— Overtime (@overtime) February 18, 2021
25 PPG | 7 APG | 3 RPG | 60% FG | 60% 3PT
Next up @paigebueckers1 pic.twitter.com/rOdHmFOQqz
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