Some sights and sounds from tonights block party pic.twitter.com/mB1mj4IMpx. Visit ESPN to view the UConn Huskies team stats for the 2022-23 season. Geno Auriemma provides an update on how UConn women's basketball is progressing ahead of the 2022-23 season. Could barely hear her walk up song pic.twitter.com/Ml4a8kbvG8. Bueckers strutted out and donned sunglasses. Makes sense. From our UConn women's basketball beat reporter Maggie Vanoni: Geno Auriemma said Ayanna Patterson will be not part of the dunk contest because she recently twisted her ankle and is playing it safe. Renee Montgomery receives an incredibly warm welcome from Husky fans as she helps MC the start of the night. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Email ESPN Radio Shows Of course, UConn was able to largely neutralize Oregon's front line of 7-foot, 7-foot, 6-11, thanks in no small part to Clingan, the 7-2 freshman. Weve only had a couple days of practice so I guess everythings new, Auriemma said while speaking with reporters before the event. pic.twitter.com/snSh6Eg26a. The matchup tips at 12:30 PM ET on Saturday, December 10, 2022. How good is the Big East Conference this season? Cisse as the American Athletic Conference (remember them?) If he envelops the court on both ends the way he did last night, there is no ceiling on this team. 1 of 3 UConn's Hassan Diarra (5) in action in the season opener against Stonehill on Monday at the XL Center in Hartford. Hey, Dan Hurley is a Jersey guy. Of course theres no alcohol in the life-size beer pong cups but even without inebriation, the students' aim is hilariously off. Auriemma said the Huskies are waiting on Dorka Juhsz (wrist), Caroline Ducharme (hip) and Aubrey Griffin (back) to be back able to go full. Freshman Ayanna Patterson recently tweaked her ankle as well. And sure enough, Samson recorded a perfect 40 from judges Emeka Okafor, Khalid El-Amin, Renee Montgomery and Stef Dolson. The real kicker is that the White team will have huge bragging rights for the remainder of the year, something Bueckers probably won't stand for. Kelel Ware had 18 points and nine rebounds and NFaly Dante scored 15 points for the Ducks (2-3), who were without Keeshawn Barthelemy due to the left foot injury he suffered against Houston on Sunday. Bailey, who lives in Florida, has a net worth between $650 million and $700 million. Christine Butterfield / Hearst Connecticut Media. Firmly believe that if Jackson ever figures out his jumper, he is a plus NBA rotation player. Alabama starts two freshmen bigs. The show begins in a 7 p.m. and will feature player introductions and skills competitions between two teams selected by Andre Jackson and Paige Bueckers. With no turnovers! Hes a little more comfortable with a bigger guy on him. It's a much different type of game for us than the opener, and everyone's aware of it.". UConn will be without Azzi Fudd and Paige Buckers against Maryland today in women's college basketball play. While Cisse had the size and length advantage, Sanogo used his speed and strength to take Cisse out of the game early by drawing two quick fouls and made life miserable for him on the defensive end, altering both of his shots and keeping him off the boards. UConn men's basketball team 'connected' on and off the court; UConn women could be down to seven available players; Aubrey Griffin, who went over 580 days between her last live game for UConn and this years season opener, was UConn's lone offense spark in the first half. Hes struggling.. 5 UConn mens basketball ruins LIU, 114-61. Twitter @espnradio. In like 15 seconds, Andre Jackson creates a potential assist, keeps an O-reb alive, gets a loose ball, and then throws a cross-court live dribble off-hand whip pass to Hawkins for a 3. Were still waiting on everybody to be able to go full. The scene outside Gampel Pavilion as students line up for First Night. Mens Ice Hockey. Moving from the 4 to the 3 has been difficult for Guerrier, who averaged 10.1 points and 5.3 rebounds while shooting 42% from the field last season but is down to 7 points and 3.6 rebounds on 24.2% shooting in five games this season. Weve seen plenty of what Sanogo is capable of on the offensive end this season, but Thursdays defensive performance is another testament to just how good Sanogo is this season. Typically, a broken finger takes 5-6 weeks to heal. FIRST ROUND 3/17-18. The loudest cheers of the night came with Paige's introduction. Caroline Ducharme and Griffin both sink seven 3's for the blue team in the first round. 20 Maryland: What you need to know, How Ins Bettencourt secured UConn's win with late free throws, UConn men's basketball team 'connected' on and off the court, UConn women could be down to seven available players, UConn women's basketball could have seven players available Sunday vs. Maryland. By Phil Watson Dec 11, 2022. 5 UConn over Long Island University 114-61 on Saturday. 8d; Hope he doesnt Hurl(ey) pic.twitter.com/7rSHf6eQjk. Radio: UConnSports Network, WAVZ-New Haven (1300 AM), WICC-Bridgeport (600 AM), WINE-Danbury (940 AM), WGCH- Greenwich (1490 AM), WATR-Waterbury (1320 AM), 97.9 FM-ESPN Hartford. She's back in Storrs to judge the dunk contest and to support Women's Weekend as the school commemorates 50 years of Title IX. In basketball terms, its pointless.. WebGet Alabama Crimson Tide NCAA Basketball News, schedule, recruiting information. Gators lose 75-54 at home to 10-0 UConn mens team. Connecticut's Andre Jackson in action during an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, in Philadelphia. View pictures, videos, stats and more at al.com. Andre Jackson is the last men's player is Andre Jackson. STORRS En route to a Phil Knight Invitational championship, an 8-0 record and a first top-10 ranking in nearly a decade, the UConn men's basketball teamhas made it look rather easy. UConn women's basketball opens Big East play with 98-53 victory over Providence Hawkins leads unbeaten No. Will Richardson had nine points and Quincy Guerrier had just five points in 15 minutes and fouled out with 12:11 to go for Oregon, which faces the lose of Alabama and Michigan State at 9 p.m. Friday also at Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Theyve been great. His motor is relentless, and his high basketball IQ constantly puts him in the best position possible to make a play on either end. But the beauty is there is enough talent around this team to absorb the learning curve, shooting slumps, or bad matchups. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) (Jessica Hill/AP). "We'll see.". Playing the 3 has been an adjustment for him, a little bit more ball-handling, a little bit more responsibilities defensively. UConn recently retired Cash's number after she was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.. Bird recently retired after spending two decades with the WNBA's Seattle Storm.She and partner Megan Rapinoe live Renee Montgomery takes the opportunity to catch up with her former coach. 6 UConn women at No. 25. No. The last time they met was on Nov. 19, 2017 -- an 85-66 UConn victory at XL Center. On Thanksgiving night, the Tide knocked off Tom Izzos Michigan State Spartans.However, the five-game winning streak came to an end against the Huskies on Friday night after losing by a final score of 82-67. WebNCAA Official Bracket for March Madness. This team can win in so many ways. We had five turnovers to start the second half which didnt even enable us to get back in the game. UConn stars Paige Bueckers, Andre Jackson team captains for First Night. They've got great synergy together, having played high school ball together. No need to ponder which food truck to choose as pizza and Dunkins sweet doughnut holes are provided to every student. You cant just go in there and all of a sudden not be cognizant of what happened, so theyre coming, you know, were bringing them along slowly, Auriemma said. "We look forward to getting him back in action as soon as hes ready.". Hurley also said Jackson's absence could lead to an "early season experimentation of Sanogo/Clingan on floor together," per our David Borges. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. We need him to free up and get going, Altman said. STORRS Geno Auriemma and the UConn womens basketball team are slowly getting back into a routine as the 2022-23 season nears.The Huskies were introduced to a fervent crowd of students and season ticket holders during the programs annual First Night on Friday at Gampel Pavilion. Play your heart out. Women's commits KK Arnold, Ashlynn Shade and Qadence Samuels are set to be on hand, along with men's commit Solomon Ball. With the five points added thanks to the crowd's support, Jackson's squad is leading the night 61-51. UConn has no such major challenges. Visit ESPN to view the UConn Huskies team schedule for the current and previous seasons An off night for Hawkins, Sanogo, or both? Zink, a 6-9 senior, had five points and seven rebounds in 20 minutes. 20-ranked UConn. We didnt respond very well, Oregon coach Dana Altman said. We know he can play. If you don't know Bailey's story, read this profile from Mike Anthony that details an amazing journey. Emeka Okafor, a celebrity judge for the slam dunk contest, was spotted just before 6 p.m. Other notable arrivals: UConn graduate and former track athlete Trisha Bailey, a Hartford native who is gifting the school's athletic department with the lead donation toward a $60 million renovation and expansion of Greer Fieldhouse, It's the largest donation ever to the department and the largest ever to the school from an alum. Alabamas mens basketball team was undefeated leading into Friday nights game against UConn in the Phil Knight Invitational. 8 UConn mens basketball rolled to its ninth win of the season Thursday with a convincing 74-64 victory over Oklahoma State. Gambling problem? The Ducks, who have eight available scholarship players, made matters worse for themselves by turning it over 17 times and it led to 18 points for the Huskies. Hurley also noted that sophomore forward Samson Johnson is dealing with a foot issue from Monday night, and his availability for Friday is still in question. Jackson, an excellent passer who averaged 3.1 assists per game last season,is also expected to handle some point guard duties for the Huskies this season. Aubrey Griffin sunk nine 3-s and Fudd hit 12. We witnessed the optimized version of Andre Jackson last night; 11 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. Radio: UConn Sports Network on 97.9 ESPN, Mike Crispino and Wayne Norman. Friday night was all about a fun showing for the fans with player introductions, a student half-court shot for $10,000, a three-point contest and a dunk contest. He added six assists and four rebounds. OSU vs. Tulsa basketball:Oklahoma State vs. Tulsa men's basketball: Three takeaways from Cowboys' dominant victory. 87 at Fairleigh Dickinson. "(Whyte) is an impressive looking athlete, physically. UConn men's basketball vs. Boston University: Time, TV and what you need to know. Holy mackerel. Earlier this week, Jackson and UConn women's star Paige Bueckers (who is out injured for the entire 2022-23 season) chose sides for Friday's First Night festivities at Gampel Pavilion. Former UConn greats Renee Montgomery (2005-09) and Stefanie Dolson (2010-14) served as guest judges the dunk contest alongside Emeka Okafor (2001-04) and Khalid El-Amin (1997-2000) from the mens side. Even the injured Paige dominated the show. Spring Sports. Bueckers is out for the season with an ACL injury while Jackson broke his pinky finger Wednesday and is out indefinitely. Were basically out there with four forwards or three forwards and a center. He also tore down a game-high 13 rebounds and had two blocks and two steals. Email ESPN Radio Shows Final 1 2 T; CCSU (0-9,0-0 NEC) 26: 31: 57: Men's Basketball. In about eight days, Ill have a pretty good feel, Auriemma said. It's a much different type of game for us than the opener, and everyone's aware of it.". Asked if Hurley would continue to utilize Sanogo and Clingan together in the future, the coach was non-commital: "Obviously, if Adama continues to shoot the ball like that and we could space him behind the line, that's definitely something that we could do. UConn's Nika Mhl in concussion protocol, unavailable vs Maryland, Shaban's 5 TDs leads Barlow to first state football crown, Dixon, Greenwich claim Class LL title over Fairfield Prep, Groff, New Canaan rally to beat Maloney for Class L championship, Notre Dame-West Haven rides defense, Piechota to Class M title, No. He flies over the Husky as the ball is thrown up to him and Samsonmisses. Just an absolute beautiful shooter of the basketball. 1 team, CT's rarest bat wins endangered species protections in court, Donovan Clingan dunks and dominates as UConn men win. We do talk to them about roles that have to be filled and who has to do what. Connecticut's Azzi Fudd, left, participates in a 3-point basket contest as teammate Paige Bueckers, right, looks on during First Night events for the school's men's and women's NCAA college basketball teams, Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) Jessica Hill/Associated Press Show More Show Less 2 of 5 Here are some of the biggest takeaways from the Huskies win over the Cowboys. The Terriers are also coached by Joe Jones, brother of longtime Yale head coach James Jones. Another former Husky, Swin Cash, was also at the game. Holy Cross. So right away, you knew these guys were gonna be pretty good, you know? This is a carousel. Austin Bigoney/Contributed photo via UConn Show More Show Less 2 of 3. With ten seconds left, he throws up a short floater and gets fair scores, bringing the blue team's total to 49. A genuine interactions between the two. Matt Woolverton Samson Johnson gets a perfect 40 score on this dunk. We've learned that Dan Hurley said the hope is that Andre Jackson (broken pinky) will be back in five to six weeks, maybe earlier. 2022 Advance Local Media LLC. UConn is still in the early phases of adjusting to life without Paige Bueckers on the court after the star guard tore the ACL in her left knee in early August. 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She'll be one of 400-plus female student-athletes on hand and she'll be among the featured speakers along with Renee Montgomery, former womens basketball player and part owner of the WNBAs Atlanta Dream; new UConn president Radenka Maric; and Big East commissioner Val Ackerman. Newton coming in the game 4 for 17 and goes 5 for 6 the first half. She's back on campus this weekend for the official announcement of her gift and for a Saturday night event that commemorates the 50th anniversary of Title IX. From there, The Huskies open the 2022-23 season against Northeastern on Nov. 10 at Gampel. Establish Sanogo and let the Big East preseason Player of the Year cook. Patrick Martin: Per the esteemed tcf15, this Tweet stood out like a sore thumb last night. What did we learn? Every win has been by at least 15 points. The Champions Classic was the start of early-season tournament season in men's college basketball, to win the Big East, and looks like a team that can live up to the hype. He transferred to Oklahoma State last season and was named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year after leading the league with 1.86 blocked shots per game. The Huskies were too long, too athletic and too skilled for the Sharks. Clingan and Karaban played like freshmen on Thursday. With more opportunity for her to get her shot, she'll likely turn into one of the most dynamic scorers on the roster. Odds & lines subject to change. Along with the future Huskies, there will be names from the past at Gampel: Renee Montgomery, Stefanie Dolson, Emeka Okafor, and Khalid El-Amin are the celebrity judges for the dunk contest. 1 team, CT's rarest bat wins endangered species protections in court, Donovan Clingan dunks and dominates as UConn men win. Gampel Pavilion is filled to capacity but is split in half: one side is covered in blue and the other is sporting white. This is a carousel. "Fingers crossed, maybe for next week with him," Hurley said. With Fudd, Ducharme, and Griffin from the perimeter, UConn will have 3-point threats even without Bueckers. OSU vs. Tulsa men's basketball:Oklahoma State vs. Tulsa men's basketball: Three takeaways from Cowboys' dominant victory. "They've got great synergy together, having played high school ball together," Hurley noted. WebThe official 2022-23 Women's Basketball schedule for the University of Connecticut Huskies HISTORY LESSON: UConn holds a 44-12 all-time advantage over BU. New Haven's Walter Whyte leads the Boston University men's basketball team against UConn on Friday night at Gampel Pavilion. There's ways we can get both of them on the court. Soon they will be watching the true athletes compete for real shots. They've got a talented backcourt led by leading scorer Avery Anderson (12.7 ppg) and Bryce Thompson (11.0). This marks their first opportunity to witness the skills of the 2022-23 teams and clearly they want the best seats in the house. Boone stays aggressive. TV: FS2, John Fanta and Donny Marshall. broke his pinky finger Wednesday and is out indefinitely. This trend of a different star every night is going to be the theme of the season. Connecticut women's basketball head coach Geno Auriemma speaks to the media during First Night events for the men's and women's NCAA college basketball teams, Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) (Jessica Hill/AP). Andre Jackson, the UConn men's basketball team's multi-dimensional guard and team captain, suffered a fractured pinky finger on his right hand during practice and underwent successful surgery on Wednesday to repair the injury. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Freshman Ayanna Patterson walks out to "Jumpman", a song very fitting considering how her hops can take her all the way to the rim. Connecticut guard Tristen Newton, left, shoots against Oregon forward Quincy Guerrier during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Invitational tournament in Portland, Ore., Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022. Barthelemys absence is in addition to projected starters Jermaine Cousinard (knee surgery) and Brennan Rigsby (foot) and reserve Ethan Butler. 8 UConn men's basketball vs. Oklahoma State: Time, TV, and what you need to know. Perfect. How good is the Big East Conference this season? UConn's Nika Mhl in concussion protocol, unavailable vs Maryland, Shaban's 5 TDs leads Barlow to first state football crown, Dixon, Greenwich claim Class LL title over Fairfield Prep, Groff, New Canaan rally to beat Maloney for Class L championship, Notre Dame-West Haven rides defense, Piechota to Class M title, No. 7 Notre Dame completed the upset of No. Andre Jackson, the UConn men's basketball team's multi-dimensional guard and team captain, suffered a fractured pinky finger on his right hand during practice and underwent successful surgery on Wednesday to repair the injury. The Huskies have won 31 league titles, a hefty portion of those coming back during the Yankee Conference days. Thanks to Azzi Fudd, the white team overcame the blue team in the tiebreaker 3-point contest. The White team wins First Night by a whopping score of 178-138, so it turns out the extra points from the fans had no impact the outcome. More good song choices: "Sweet Caroline" for Caroline Ducharme, The UConn men's coaching staff comes out to Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run.". He's an impressive looking athlete, physically. WebNotre Dame women's basketball game at Lafayette postponed. Last season, he made major strides but had the luxury of handing off tough post assignments to Isaiah Whaley, one of top defenders down low in the country. Cisse promises to be an even bigger challenge to Clingan and leading scorer Adama Sanogo. Our ball handling is real suspect now. If you have any additions (non-Rothstein Last meeting: Dec. 20, 1997 UConn 93, UNC Wilmington 55. This means UConn is the best basketball school in America from a historical perspective. 2023 Season Tickets Coming Soon. 2022-23 Season Tickets On Sale Now. So just try to manage the time that everybodys on the court. UConn mens hockey aiming to move into Toscano Family Ice Forum after New Year, Cardiac Back: Kemba Walker to sign with Dallas Mavericks, UConn mens basketball ranked No. pic.twitter.com/4m2SW2Pqv4. But what other purpose does it serve? Central Connecticut State University Athletics #GOBLUEDEVILS. A position change is working out quite well for Boone. INJURY REPORT: Andre Jackson (finger) has progressed to non-live drills and has done everything except play live. 94 CCSU. Fans will get their first glimpse at the team in live game action on n Nov. 6, when UConn plays a exhibition game against Kutztown at the XL Center. We also know that recruiting commitments are expected to be in the building. The depth is so great that the Huskies' back-up center, Donovan Clingan, was named Phil Knight Invitational Most Valuable Player. Dan Hurley played the two together for about a three-minute stretch in the win over Oregon, and UConn outscored the Ducks 8-2 over that stretch. It began with a block party outside the building and continued with a raucous night for students and season ticket holders, with UConn greats like Renee Montgomery and Emeka Okafor in the house for player introductions and skills competition. And rightfully so. Plus, why Gonzagas title hopes may already be doomed. Because it doesn't get any easier, beginning on Thursday night.. UConn hosts Oklahoma State in a Big East/Big 12 Challenge bout. "Ice, Ice Baby" for Ice Brady. Big game, big moments.. They didnt have a lot of ball-handlers out there except for (Will) Richardson. But we'll see who can get their shot to fall when the pressure is on. Our guys are down, Altman said. To borrow a soccer term, hes the straw that stirs the drink, the type of player that thrives with more talent around him. The official website of the UConn Athletics Ticket Office. Jacksons condition and rehabilitation will be monitored on a daily basis by the UConn medical and athletic training staffs and his status will be re-evaluated in November. As First Night came to an end, players lingered on the court, dishing out high fives, taking pictures and giving each one their undivided attention. Is UConn the nations best team? Auriemma and his coaching staff will know more about what he can expect from his team on the court this season when the Huskies will participate in a closed scrimmage on Oct. 22. We let him get a couple of easy ones early and he got on a roll. We also saw some outside shooting from redshirt freshman Alex Karaban, who teamed with Fudd in the 3-point contest. Hawkins, who entered the night averaging 10.3 points, scored 12 of his 18 points in the second half, Adama Sanogo had 12 points and six rebounds and Joey Calcaterra had 11 points and four assists for UConn (6-0), which advances to face the winner of Michigan State and Alabama at 6:30 p.m. Friday at Veterans Memorial Coliseum. ", Radio: UConnSports Network, WAVZ-New Haven (1300 AM), WGCH- Greenwich (1490 AM), WATR-Waterbury (1320 AM), WICH-Norwich (1310 AM, 94.5 FM), WILI-Wilimantic (1400 AM, 95.3 FM), 97.9 FM-ESPN Hartford, SiriusXM-983, SXM App 973, No. And freshman Ayanna Patterson, who recently twisted her ankle? Support OregonLive. Yes, First Night is fun. We knew their backcourt was limited, UConn guard Jordan Hawkins said. The choices include jumbo beer pong, the Equalizer, surfing, or a literal mechanical bull machine. pic.twitter.com/AF3OA3CT6g. Even though Paige Bueckers introduced Aubrey Griffin as the "best TikTok dancer on the team," it was her shooting from the perimeter during the 3-point contest that was most impressive Friday night. STORRS, Conn. (AP) Freshman Donovan Clingan had a career-high 21 points and 11 rebounds to lead No. And as the block party ends, we leave you with this: They even have a mechanical bull machine!! Of course, neither Bueckers nor Jackson will be part of the competition. Her shot looked smooth and sure, Fudd is going to be dangerous for UConn this season. Just an absolute beautiful shooter of the basketball. STORRS En route to a Phil Knight Invitational championship, an 8-0 record and a first top-10 ranking in nearly a decade, the UConn men's basketball team has made it look rather easy. WebJones vs. Oak Ridge isnt just a key basketball matchup, its a family reunion. No introduction needed, but we gave her one anyway. We havent adjusted well as a coaching staff. But we do need him to get going. Recap | Box Score | Box Score | Video. With so many weapons available on offense this year and Jackson showing early that he can hit all sorts of shots when needed Jackson is one of the most fascinating players in college basketball. Yes, it gives the fans reason to be excited for the season. The Pavilion is filling up and is split down the middle. Dan Madigan: Were all running out of adjectives to describe what Jackson brings to the Huskies on both ends. UConn's Nika Mhl in concussion protocol, unavailable vs Maryland, Shaban's 5 TDs leads Barlow to first state football crown, Dixon, Greenwich claim Class LL title over Fairfield Prep, Groff, New Canaan rally to beat Maloney for Class L championship, Notre Dame-West Haven rides defense, Piechota to Class M title, No. So something will happen that day that will let us know who can do what, because some kids just when theyre young, they dont know how to practice, but you put them in a game situation and theyre great.. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Then misses again, and third time is not the charm either, but he finishes the dunk with 4.8 seconds left on the clock giving the white team another win on First Night. Freshman of the Year two seasons ago at Memphis. 1 team, CT's rarest bat wins endangered species protections in court, Donovan Clingan dunks and dominates as UConn men win. Christine fell in love with sports at a young age and looks to bring that competitive spirit to each of her stories. Here's who they picked. Only UConn students and basketball season ticket holders will be in the building. If there's something these players can all agree on, you have to drag each one of them off the court. So from from my standpoint, its been great to see.. WebGet breaking NCAAB College Basketball News, our in-depth expert analysis, latest rumors and follow your favorite sports, leagues and teams with our live updates. 5 recruit Allie Ziebell commits to UConn womens basketball. He may score double digits often, but he doesnt really need to do so. Altman said Barthelemy is out 4-6 weeks and Rigsby could come back for next weeks game against Washington State. Not as good a chance as we had in June, but we still have a chance., Connecticut's Samson Johnson leaps over the Husky mascot to dunk during First Night events for the UConn men's and women's NCAA college basketball teams Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, in Storrs, Conn. Johnson won the dunk contest. SECOND ROUND 3/19-20 Theyve been really receptive and theyre embracing it. So Jordan Hawkins going 5-9 from three. After an injury filled season last year, Auriemma could take a sigh of relief with no scrimmage on the schedule for the night. CONNECTICUT CONNECTIONS: BU features not one, not two, but three Connecticut products in its starting lineup: New Haven's Walter Whyte, Stamford's Jonas Harper and Newtown's Nevin Zink. As a freshman, Sanogo was a jumpy, slow-footed defender who too often got stuck in foul trouble. Ducharme's release looks quick and she will be a huge weapon from the perimeter for the Huskies. EvanMiya ranks him No. --Jordan Hawkins needs no wind up on his first attempt, he jumps and slings the ball into the rim and earns nines across the board. The Huskies utilized a lot of full-court pressure to build a 39-28 halftime lead. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. pic.twitter.com/gMdkBGXGgl. Jackson, obviously, will now not be able to participate. Evidently Geno's team has no shortage of capable 3-point shooters. david.borges@hearstmediact.com @DaveBorges, UConn men's basketball standout Andre Jackson out with broken pinky finger. So loud in fact that it was impossible to hear her walk-up song. Sides have been taken, but which one will win First Night competitions? Connecticut's Paige Bueckers is introduced during First Night events for the UConn men's and women's NCAA college basketball teams Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, in Storrs, Conn. Gampel Pavilion as First Night begins on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022 at UConn. Caroline had 23 or 25 (points) and Azzi had 20 something and you would think they were seniors. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton). UConn Men's Basketball (@UConnMBB) November 9, 2022 Jaylin Stewart: Stewart is a 6'7" wing from Seattle, Washington who played at James A. Garfield High School and was ranked a Top 60 recruit. Dan Madigan: Sanogo is currently fifth in KenPoms Player of the Year ratings, and his performance on Thursday against a tough Oklahoma State frontcourt is a huge reason why. 3 UConn with a 74-60 win in the Jimmy V Women's Classic after a big first half and stellar defensive performance. 20 Maryland: What you need to know, How Ins Bettencourt secured UConn's win with late free throws, UConn men's basketball team 'connected' on and off the court, UConn women could be down to seven available players, UConn women's basketball could have seven players available Sunday vs. Maryland. UConn has won 4 games in a row against top-50 KenPom opponents (44 Oregon, 11 Alabama, 47 Iowa St, 33 OK St).This is the first time thats happened in the regular season since 2007-08:1/26/08 - Indiana (29)1/28/08 - Louisville (8)2/2/08 - Pitt (22)2/6/08 - Syracuse (47). Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. He has shown great leadership throughout the summer and in preseason practices, and Hurley tabbed both him and junior center Adama Sanogo as captains recently. But first, Boynton needs to call his grandmother. Mens & Womens Basketball. Newton, a transfer from East Carolina who had a triple-double against Buffalo earlier this month, scored 21 of his points in the first half and shot 7 of 10 from the field, including 5 of 6 from three, and 4 of 5 at the free throw line. There was a loud applause for Geno Auriemma and Andre Jackson and freshman Donovan Clingan. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill), UConn's Aaliyah Edwards is introduced during First Night events for the UConn men's and women's NCAA college basketball teams, Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill), Connecticut women's basketball head coach Geno Auriemma speaks to the media during First Night events for the men's and women's NCAA college basketball teams, Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill), Showtime is coming here soon: UConn mens basketball coach Dan Hurley enjoys spectacle of First Night. The music is bumping and students are filing in, because what better way to entice students than EDM and free food? Williams growing right up. Austin Bigoney/Contributed photo via UConn. She is originally from Houston, Texas and spent the past two years covering the Oklahoma City Thunder. So we have everybody on the court, its just not everybodys out there all the time, so that might take a little bit of time to get caught up for some of them., [Showtime is coming here soon: UConn mens basketball coach Dan Hurley enjoys spectacle of First Night]. Samson Johnson is bringing out Jonathan the Husky to assist his dunk. per game. They barely got by Big East bottom-feeder DePaul in that Bahamas tournament. She can get her revenge next year, when she'll be part of the competition. The weekend doesnt get any easier for Oregon, which will be without its three injured guards into at least next week. Also, UConn will play a closed door scrimmage on Oct. 22. After thunderous roars from both sides, Montgomery picked the white team fans, giving the white team five extra points added to their score tonight. And they've got great size in the middle in the form of 7-foot-1 center Moussa Cisse, who's averaging 10 points, 10.6 rebounds and nearly four blocks (!) Player introductions end, of course, with Paige Bueckers. Neither do we. STORRS The 25th-ranked UConn men's basketball team is 3-0, with average margins of victory of 26.6 points per game, without getting a single point from two of its three best players.. Those players Fans will have to wait to see Patterson dunk though since she will not be participating in the dunk contest tonight due to tweaking her ankle earlier this week. Oregon has no depth due to injuries. Holding another power, Montgomery judged a cheer-off between blue team fans and white team fans. "We will obviously miss Andres skill and experience on the court, but he will continue to contribute to the team with his tremendous energy and leadership," UConn coach Dan Hurley said in a statement released by the school. Theyre doing a lot, but theyre doing it in a short period of time., UConn's Aaliyah Edwards is introduced during First Night events for the UConn men's and women's NCAA college basketball teams, Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) (Jessica Hill/AP). Two bigs, and two guards, so it's not like theyre one-dimensional in their depth. They quickly got it up to 18 points minutes into the second half thanks to Oregon turnovers and blew the game open with a 10-1 run midway through the second half. --Samson Johnson goes for the alley-oop power dunk and slams it in on the first attempt, winning all 10s. All rights reserved (About Us). Were going to have to continue to adjust and hope like heck we get some guys healthy here pretty quick.. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer). If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. 2024 No. For one thing, Azzi Fudd's shot is just as wet as it was last season. 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I hope they have a great time, Auriemma said before the event. Also, Hurley picks Samson Johnson to win the dunk contest. 2022-23 Season Tickets On Sale Now. We'll play some zone, some 1-3-1. The UConn men's basketball team checked off its latest benchmark with a 75-54 win over Florida on Wednesday night in its first true road game. WebCBS Sports has the latest College Basketball news, live scores, player stats, standings, fantasy games, and projections. Thats going to happen a lot more times this year. Here's a full rundown of the teams and the selection process: UConn stars Paige Bueckers, Andre Jackson team captains for First Night. With countless games at the block party, it would be a triumph for anyone to just get through them all. "Beautiful shooter of the ball. And well see where that takes us, Auriemma said. The kids get a lot of satisfaction out of going out and showing off for the fans and for their team, if not for their classmates. The UConn men's and women's basketball teams are holding their annual First Night event at Gampel Pavilion tonight. The Cowboys are 5-2. With the win, the Huskies are the only 9-0 team in the country and are set to jump into the top five in the AP Poll ahead of their road matchup with Florida next week. Bueckers will miss the season with an ACL injury, but she's still the most popular athlete at UConn. Stream Men's College Basketball Live, TV Channel. UConn's Nika Mhl in concussion protocol, unavailable vs Maryland, Shaban's 5 TDs leads Barlow to first state football crown, Dixon, Greenwich claim Class LL title over Fairfield Prep, Groff, New Canaan rally to beat Maloney for Class L championship, Notre Dame-West Haven rides defense, Piechota to Class M title, No. Her first shot was an unguarded corner 3-pointer which led So we dont really discuss it. Whyte, a 6-foot-6 swingman in his sixth season with the Terriers, poured in a career-high 27 points in BU's season-opening, 72-63 win over Northeastern on Monday. Hawkeyes earn a shot at Connecticut at noon Sunday on ABC. How good is the Big East Conference this season? WebNews about Chicago Bears, Cubs, Bulls, White Sox, Blackhawks, Fire from the Chicago Tribune, including latest injury reports, roster moves, trades, scores and analysis, photos and highlights. It was a great night to build excitement and anticipation for the upcoming season. But the Cowboys are not to be taken lightly. Notre Dame's Olivia Miles, center, hugs Dara Mabrey (1) as Natalija Marshall (15) smiles during Sunday's 74-60 win over UConn. Moussa Cisse and Oklahoma State have a formidable, imposing frontline that makes Clingan look like a freshman. Half supporting the blue team and the other half supporting the white team. Rich Schultz / Getty Images. WebText to 44202 (Msg&Data Rates May Apply). Her company Baileys Medical Equipment & Supplies now includes Baileys Pharmacies, and she has moved into the commercial real estate world. 57. But it wasFudd who came on a mission and she did not disappoint. But obviously just didnt guard.. UConn's Hassan Diarra (5) in action in the season opener against Stonehill on Monday at the XL Center in Hartford. The weather is also perfect in Storrs for a block party, not too cold and no sign of rain. Whyte, a freshman, scored six points in that game. The Huskies add one of the best scoring guards in the class of 2024. It's something we'll tinker with. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. No. ET. But maybe even more impressive is that there was a different leading scorer in all four of those tilts. Today, October 14, we have as good a chance to win a national championship as anybody else. The UConn mens basketball program received letters of intent from all five commits in the Class of 2023 on Wednesday during National Signing Day. The opposing teams will compete in 3-point and dunk competitions. The dunk contest is up next, without Patterson to carry the blue team it will take some real power and finesse for them to compete with the white team. The other perfect song choice? If Sanogo can keep it going on both ends the two showdowns with Creightons Ryan Kalkbrenner will be appointment TV Sanogo has a real chance to not only become an All-American but vault himself into the National Player of the Year discussion. Both the Blue and White teams stuck around to throw out free T-shirts to fans and hung out on the court mingling with each other. UCONN Avery Point - Official Athletics Website Pause All Rotators BB Final Mercer County Community College 16 UCONN Avery Point 5 WTR Cancelled Sailing and Paddling UCONN Avery Point BB Final UCONN Avery Point 7 Lackawanna College 8 BB Final UCONN Avery Point 9 Lackawanna College 2 BB Final UCONN Avery Point 2 Monroe College - Bronx 4 BB Final The 6-foot-9 senior thrived again in the power forward spot and continued to show why OSUs offense needs to primarily run through him. Meanwhile, UConn coaches have been chatting with reporters as focus shifts to inside Gampel Pavilion. Gampel Pavilion on UConn's campus in Storrs on Friday, Oct. 14, 2022 before First Night. 63. When she asked Geno Auriemma what he enjoys about tonight, he said,"that they're not going to actually play.". WebThe official Men's Basketball page for the University of Connecticut Huskies The crowd loved the show. Every win has been by at least 15 points. Andre Jackson (left) and Jordan Hawkins could return to action for UConn on Friday night against UNC-Wilmington. Womens basketball: Caitlin Clark scores 29, Iowa women advance to the finals of the Phil Knight Legacy tournament in Portland. Men's College Basketball News Iowa doesn't look back after 15-0 run to open game Iowa gets off to a hot start vs. Iowa State, scoring the first 15 points of the game. 6 UConn women at No. The students are arriving in masses. The UConn basketball teams kicked off the 2022-23 season with the annual First Night event at Gampel Pavilion Friday. Visit ESPN to view the latest UConn Huskies news, scores, stats, standings, rumors, and more Women's college basketball Power Rankings: North Carolina on the rise after Feast Week. Connecticut forward Adama Sanogo, left, looks to shoot over Alabama forward Nick Pringle during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Phil Knight Invitational tournament in Portland, Ore., Friday, Nov. 25, 2022. Tristen Newton paced UConn vs. Oregon, Adama Sanogo was the man vs. Alabama, Donovan Clingan broke out against the Cyclones, and Jordan Hawkins torched Ok. State. How the lineup may look, 1 to 4 inches of snow expected Sunday in CT, weather service says, CIAC football finals recap: FCIAC, SCC each crown two champions, Bear hibernating in tree near West Hartford Center will not be moved, officials say, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds visit CT's Essex Steam Train, Several inches of snow possible in parts of CT this weekend, weather service says, Dixon, Greenwich pickoff five passes, roll through Fairfield Prep for second Class LL championship in five years, CT has poured millions into school security since Sandy Hook, Jacobs: Inspired Greenwich makes emphatic case to be No. Johnson getting an assist from Jonathan the Husky on an alley-oop dunk. 15 in the country in his player Bayesian Performance Rating, pretty darn impressive for someone who only shoots five times a game. 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UConn men's and women's basketball First Night live updates: Rewind, UConn LB Jackson Mitchell has been playing with thumb injury, How UConn's Devontae Houston became an indispensable player. UConn women's basketball beat reporter Maggie Vanoni: profile from Mike Anthony that details an amazing journey. Takeaways from UConn mens basketballs win over Oklahoma State, Two more starters depart with injuries in UConn womens basketballs win over Princeton. There's also a block party outside before the inside event, and coaches Dan Hurley and Geno Auriemma will meet the media. Live stream the Boston University at Connecticut college basketball game on fuboTV: Start your free trial today! 5 UConn Huskies (10-0) will host the Long Island Sharks (1-7) after winning seven straight home games. A tradition of coaching winning athletes ensures UConn is a standout in Division I sports and fuels our academic spirit. The UConn coach correctly predicted Samson Johnson would win the contest. We dont bring it up, because I think the more you talk about it the more you put it on the front burner, and I dont want it to be there, Auriemma said. The Cowboys (5-2) have won three straight games ahead of Thursdays key matchup at No. By Joe Lunardi Updated: 12/5/2022 at 09:00 a.m. UConn got double-digit scores from four players: guard Tyrese Martin (19), forward Adama Sanogo (15), guard R.J. Cole (11), and guard Andre Jackson (10). We'll be providing live updates all night, so follow along. He and Whyte were once teammates at St. Luke's School in New Canaan. They were bad turnovers, just passing and catching.. The Huskies were down to six players by the end of the game on Thursday. New Haven's Walter Whyte leads the Boston University men's basketball team against UConn on Friday night at Gampel Pavilion. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. We didnt help ourself out with our turnovers, missed some free throws that first half, which could have kept us a little closer. It began with a block party outside the building and continued with a raucous night for students and season ticket holders, with UConn greats like Renee Montgomery and Emeka Okafor in the house for player introductions and skills With Cisse, a Kareem Abdul Jabbar Award Watch List member, and Kalib Boone down low for the Pokes, Sanogo shredded them with ease to the tune of 20 points and six boards. 8 UConn mens basketball rolled to its ninth win of the season Thursday with a convincing 74-64 victory over Oklahoma State. We did it in the beginning, we did it when it happened, we did the first day of school when we talked to the team for the first time, but other than that there hasnt been any discussion whatsoever about it. This is what I came in for, Newton said. We wanted to exploit that and put pressure on them all game.. No. The hope is that Jackson can return for UConn's Thanksgiving weekend tournament in Portland, Oregon. Connecticut's Samson Johnson leaps over the Husky mascot to dunk during First Night events for the UConn men's and women's NCAA college basketball teams Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, in Storrs, Conn. Johnson won the dunk contest. Our perimeter defense wasnt good and they hit shots. It was definitely disappointing that she was unable to take on the the boys in the dunk contest. Even if he isnt scoring, he remains an elite perimeter defender and an absolute nightmare for opponents on the boards. Now, Sanogo is an excellent defender in his own right, enforcing the paint and dominating the boards despite giving up four inches to Cisse. The UConn men's basketball team received multiple honors on Monday, including a season-debut in the AP Poll at No. Harper, a 6-2 grad student guard, added 15 points and four assists. @paigebueckers1 #UConnFirstNight | @UConnWBB pic.twitter.com/2VZHxfPAFv. The last player introduced. Tristen Newton scored a season-high 23 points thanks to shooting 5 of 6 from behind the arc to lead a 45.9% (17 of 37) effort from three for No. Its disrespectful to call him a role player, because he does so much for this team, but hes like a glue guy on steroids who can mold himself into whatever UConn needs in that moment to match up with their opponent. From cheering at Gampel Pavilion and Rentschler Field to participating in victory parades and rallies, UConn fans have some of the best school spirit in the country. WebTristen Newton scored a season-high 23 points thanks to shooting 5 of 6 from behind the arc to lead a 45.9% (17 of 37) effort from three for No. No. UConn's season-opener is in 3 1/2 weeks (Nov. 7), and the Huskies don't get to the tough part of their schedule until the PK85 Invitational in Portland, Oregon over Thanksgiving weekend. 20 Maryland: What you need to know, How Ins Bettencourt secured UConn's win with late free throws, UConn men's basketball team 'connected' on and off the court, UConn women could be down to seven available players, UConn women's basketball could have seven players available Sunday vs. Maryland. We came into the season with big expectations and Brennan gets hurt, Keeshawns hurt now, Jermaines hurt, guys we were depending on and we havent adjusted well. 2022-23 Mens College Basketball Early Season Tournaments and Exempt Multi-Team Events (MTEs) A regularly updated list of the 2022-23 mens college basketball seasons exempt multiple-team events (MTEs) and non-exempt tournaments, which will eventually include schedule and TV information. People know that; they get after Will and made it really difficult on Will tonight. I hope the students get a kick out of seeing them. Wed, Dec/09 Final. Five Overreactions to Mens College Basketballs First Month. The UConn basketball teams kicked off the 2022-23 season with the annual First Night event at Gampel Pavilion Friday. They've lost a home game to Southern Illinois, and fell to UCF in overtime in the Bahamas. WebThe official 2021-22 Women's Basketball schedule for the University of Connecticut Huskies The biggest reaction, of course, was for Bueckers. UConn Athletics Ticket Office 2111 Hillside Road, Unit 1078 Storrs, CT 06269. The fans will have to patiently wait to see Pattersonsoar above the competition. The 6-foot-6 Jackson averaged 6.8 points and 6.8 rebounds (third on the team) last season as a sophomore. 20 UConn in a 83-59 demolition of short-handed Oregon in the opening round of the PKI Thursday night at Moda Center. Twitter @espnradio. WebFind live NCAA Men's Basketball scores, player & team news, videos, rumors, stats, standings, team schedules & odds on FOX Sports. Live stats; Box Score; Box Score; CCSU. Here's who they picked, KK Arnold, Ashlynn Shade and Qadence Samuels, CT has poured millions into school security since Sandy Hook, Jacobs: Inspired Greenwich makes emphatic case to be No. Among the highlights of the night? How to Watch Saint Peter's at Saint Joseph's in Men's College Basketball Today: Game Date: Dec. 10, 2022 Game Time: 1 p.m. The key now is to keep it going, keep the pedal on full throttle. We havent adjusted well playing. 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