Special weekend for Evans, UConn

 May 11, 2013

It already is a memorable weekend for the UConn basketball family.
R.J. Evans of Salem is graduating today after completing a masters degree in educational psychology. It is a significant accomplishment for the former Norwich Free Academy standout. He successfully juggled his basketball and academic responsibilities.
On the recruiting front, UConn received a commitment from Class of 2014 talent Daniel Hamilton Friday night.
Consider it an impressive recruiting victory for the Huskies.
Hamilton, a 6-foot-7 swingman out of St. John Bosco in Bellflower, Ca., averaged about 14.5 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. He made an official visit to Storrs last weekend.
He comes from a family of basketball players. UConn recruited his older brother, Jordan, who chose Texas and now plays for the Denver Nuggets. Isaac Hamilton will play at Texas-El Paso and Gary competed for Miami.
After committing on Friday, Hamilton tweeted: "Ya boy just committed to Connecticut #huskyguard can't wait."
Coach Kevin Ollie also recently added North Carolina State transfer Rodney Purvis, who will be eligible to play with Hamilton in 2014.

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Omar Calhoun recovering from two hip surgeries

 May 8, 2013

 Guard Omar Calhoun had surgery on both hips in recent months, according to UConn.
Calhoun suffered from a common hip condition for athletes called femoral acetabular impingement. He underwent a...

Napier makes his decision

 April 26, 2013

Guard Shabazz Napier, UConn's leading scorer and team leader last season, announced today that he will return for his senior year.
Obviously, that's great news for the Huskies.

Moore promoted to assistant coach

 April 23, 2013

UConn announced some changes on the men's basketball coaching staff.
Ricky Moore has been promoted from assistant director of basketball administration to full-time assistant coach.

Ollie excited about Brimah's future

 April 22, 2013

Amida Brimah’s signed letter of intent arrived at the UConn basketball office on Monday, allowing coach Kevin Ollie to talk about the promising recruit.
Ollie is clearly excited about...

Ollie talks about transfer Rodney Purvis

 April 19, 2013

UConn announced today that former North Carolina State guard Rodney Purvis has completed his transfer to UConn by signing a financial aid agreement.
Purvis, a 6-foot-3 combination guard, averaged...

Purvis picks UConn

 April 5, 2013

The Huskies scored a major recruiting victory with the news that Rodney Purvis is transferring to UConn.
Newsobserver.com broke the story today.
Purvis, a 6-foot-3...

UConn to open 2013-14 season against Maryland

 April 2, 2013

UConn announced today that it will open the 2013-14 men’s basketball season against Marylandon Friday, Nov. 8 at the Barclays Cente in Brooklyn, N.Y.
The Washington Post reported the...

UConn news: a recruiting target, Calhoun a fr. All-American, etc.

 April 1, 2013

Some UConn men’s basketball news to pass along:
 -- Judging from the buzz on Twitter, UConn is the running for now former North Carolina State guard Rodney Purvis, who announced Monday that...

Dunn overcomes illness, extends season (video)

 March 26, 2013

Freshman Kris Dunn wasn't feeling well on Monday night.
That didn't stop him from contributing to Providence's 77-68 win over Robert Morris in an NIT second round game at the Dunkin Donuts Center.

Olander arrested on spring break

 March 21, 2013

UConn junior Tyler Olander was arrested early Thursday morning and charged with trespassing during spring break in Panama City Beach, Fla.
He was taken to Bay County jail.

Kris Dunn's education and the end of "God's basketball" (video)

 March 13, 2013

The Big East tournament farewell party is underway here at Madison Square Garden.
It's kind of sad, really.
And it is also feels strange that UConn isn't here.

Big East news, awards, and Napier earns another honor

 March 12, 2013

March is Award Season for college basketball.
The U.S. Basketball Writers Association selected UConn junior Shabazz Napier as the District I player of the year.

Napier, Calhoun earn All-Big East honors

 March 10, 2013

UConn junior Shabazz Napier earned his first All-Big East first team selection and freshman Omar Calhoun made the league's All-Rookie team.
The Big East announced the all-conference picks today.

Post-game breakdown, video: Providence

 March 9, 2013

What a fitting way for UConn to end the season.
The Huskies displayed a competitive heart and spirit right to the final game.
With a 63-59 overtime win Saturday over...

Napier returns, Calhoun out

 March 9, 2013

UConn junior Shabazz Napier will be in the starting lineup today for the season finale against Providence.
Napier, the team's leading scorer, has been sidelined the last two games with a right...

Ollie on injuries, PC, the Big East break-up, his favorite team, etc.

 March 8, 2013

UConn is limping into its final game of the season.
Both junior Shabazz Napier and freshman Omar Calhoun will be game-day decisions for Saturday afternoon's game against Providence at Gampel...

Olander (fractured foot) sidelined for final game

 March 7, 2013

Junior Tyler Olander is the latest player to be sidelined. He’s done for the season after fracturing his left foot in Wednesday’s loss at South Florida.
He will likely need surgery,...

Short-handed Huskies suffer worst loss this season

 March 6, 2013

UConn extended its losing streak to a season-high three straight on Wednesday night.
It was an ugly loss to perhaps the worst team in the Big East Conference.

Giffey out for rest of season, Napier a game day decision

 March 5, 2013

UConn junior Niels Giffey’s season is over.
The news is not a surprise.
Giffey fractured his right index finger in Saturday’s loss at Cincinnati.

Injury updates on Giffey, Napier

 March 3, 2013

UConn passed along some injury updates today.
X-rays Sunday confirmed that junior Niels Giffey fractured his right index finger in Saturday’s 61-56 loss at Cincinnati. He will see an orthopedic...

Sports writer Gavin Keefe blogs about UConn men's basketball.

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