Articles, 3/31/23

[HuskyNan]

VIDEO: UCONN prepares for Final Four matchup with Miami

UConn is ready for its matchup against Miami in Houston on Saturday.

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Governor Lamont declares ‘Husky Weekend’ in Connecticut

STORRS, Conn. (WTNH) — Governor Lamont has proclaimed “Husky Weekend” in Connecticut, to honor the University of Connecticut (UConn) Men’s Basketball Team. Governor Ned Lamo…

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UConn Final Four appearances: History of Huskies' NCAA Tournament semifinals, national championships in men's basketball | Sporting News

UConn is making its sixth Final Four appearance since 1999 — a stage of the tournament where the Huskies have dominated.

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Campus security will be increased as UConn heads to Final Four

With the Final Four tipping off Saturday, UConn will be filled with tens of thousands to watch the Huskies play for a spot in the championship.

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Journal Inquirer

Serving towns east of the Connecticut River

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https://www.si.com/extra-mustard/2023/03/31/uconns-jonathan-the-husky-will-be-attendance-for-final-four

FOX61 clash with FOX29 anchors ahead of UConn vs. UMiami Final four matchup

Connecticut is known for it's UConn basketball fandom but not many view Miami as a college town due to the numerous professional sports teams.

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UConn’s Adama Sanogo, Donovan Clingan team up to form dynamic duo

By last March, Adama Sanogo was out of gas and this year he has energy to burn. thanks to backup center Donovan Clingan.

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UConn fans travel to Houston to cheer on men's basketball team in Final Four

Passengers left Bradley International Airport on Thursday with a destination of Houston, TX to see their Huskies play in person.

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A long journey has UConn as 'The Team to Beat' entering the Final Four

UConn is the "The Team to Beat" entering the Final Four, but it wasn't always that way throughout the 2023 season.

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Dan Hurley knows it might be complicated getting this particular photo of two UConn Hall of Famers

Maybe he’s being mischievous or maybe he’s planting a seed of hope, but there is this one particular photo UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley is hoping to take while he&#8217…

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Dom Amore: Dan Hurley, Huskies, can enjoy Final Four hype, but must also be able to manage it

At the Final Four, UConn coach Dan Hurley must build a cocoon. Players can step out and enjoy the hoopla, then step back in and seal it up.

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[NJHoops]

Link to the Marching On videos. Episode 7, The Road to Houston (10 minute video), was just released.

https://uconnhuskies.com/watch/series/marching-on

 

[Umami Zen]

Link to the Marching On videos. Episode 7, The Road to Houston (10 minute video), was just released.

https://uconnhuskies.com/watch/series/marching-on

Thanks for heads up.. Never gets old..

 

[andy34]

This Fox Sports article focuses on Jordan Hawkins and has tons of quotes from legendary former players, coaches and others. It's really really excellent. There's a great tidbit in there I've never heard before about how Calhoun used statistics to prove to his big men that the "dirty work" like setting great screens was actually valued by NBA teams.

2023 Final Four: The making of a UConn scoring machine | FOX Sports

From Ray Allen to Jordan Hawkins, all the great UConn teams have had unstoppable shooting guards. Here's how they've become a program staple.

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[Drumguy]

This Fox Sports article focuses on Jordan Hawkins and has tons of quotes from legendary former players, coaches and others. It's really really excellent. There's a great tidbit in there I've never heard before about how Calhoun used statistics to prove to his big men that the "dirty work" like setting great screens was actually valued by NBA teams.

2023 Final Four: The making of a UConn scoring machine | FOX Sports

From Ray Allen to Jordan Hawkins, all the great UConn teams have had unstoppable shooting guards. Here's how they've become a program staple.

www.foxsports.com

This is a great article!

 

[SouleMan]

This Fox Sports article focuses on Jordan Hawkins and has tons of quotes from legendary former players, coaches and others. It's really really excellent. There's a great tidbit in there I've never heard before about how Calhoun used statistics to prove to his big men that the "dirty work" like setting great screens was actually valued by NBA teams.

2023 Final Four: The making of a UConn scoring machine | FOX Sports

From Ray Allen to Jordan Hawkins, all the great UConn teams have had unstoppable shooting guards. Here's how they've become a program staple.

www.foxsports.com

Loved this. Great tidbits connecting this team to 99 and 04. And love the Jake Voskuhl screening anecdotes.

 

[Huskygrad88]

2023 March Madness: UConn's pair of dangerous bigs highlight why Huskies favored to win fifth NCAA title

Adama Sanogo and Donovan Clingan are drastically different, which is why the Huskies are such a nightmare

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