University of Connecticut

10 Takeaways From the N.C.A.A. Tournaments

By The New York Times April 4, 2023Basketball (College), Big East Conference, Calcaterra, Joey (1998- ), Clark, Caitlin (2002- ), Fairleigh Dickinson University, Florida Atlantic University, Johnson, Flaujae, Louisiana State University, NCAA Basketball Championships (Men), NCAA Basketball Championships (Women), Princeton University, Reese, Angel (2002- ), San Diego State University, St Peter's University (Jersey City, NJ), Trammell, Darrion, University of Connecticut, University of Iowa

Underdogs from New Jersey made an impression, trash talkers held court, and pep bands showed how much they care.

Restaurant Pushes Back on Blame of Calamari for Athlete’s Illness

By Andrew Keh April 4, 2023Food, Food Contamination and Poisoning, NCAA Basketball Championships (Men), Restaurants, Seafood, Squid, University of Connecticut

The squid dish got caught up in the N.C.A.A. men’s tournament as just the latest example of food taking the blame for an athlete’s illness.

UConn Wins Fifth Men’s N.C.A.A. Title by Overwhelming San Diego St.

By Billy Witz April 4, 2023Basketball (College), Big East Conference, Clingan, Donovan (2004- ), Colleges and Universities, Hurley, Dan (1973- ), San Diego State University, Sanogo, Adama, University of Connecticut

UConn’s defeat of San Diego State, 76-59, ended a dominant run in the tournament in which its closest of six victories was by 13 points.

Joey Calcaterra and Sam Scholl, Who Were Together at San Diego, Will Meet in N.C.A.A. Final

By Billy Witz April 3, 2023Basketball (College), Calcaterra, Joey, Dutcher, Brian (1959- ), Hurley, Dan (1973- ), National Collegiate Athletic Assn, NCAA Basketball Championships (Men), San Diego State University, University of Connecticut, University of San Diego

After a middling season at the University of San Diego, Joey Calcaterra, a guard, transferred to UConn and Sam Scholl, the head coach, was hired as a basketball adviser by San Diego State.

UConn Will Meet San Diego State in the Final After Romping Past Miami

By Billy Witz April 2, 2023Basketball (College), Hurley, Dan (1973- ), Larranaga, Jim, NCAA Basketball Championships (Men), Sanogo, Adama, University of Connecticut, University of Miami

The Huskies could claim their fifth championship in 25 years — something no men’s program other than U.C.L.A. and Duke has accomplished.

As the Final Four Finishes, a Parallel Transfer Season Plays Out, Too

By Billy Witz and Adam Zagoria April 1, 2023Basketball (College), Coaches and Managers, Draft and Recruitment (Sports), Dutcher, Brian (1959- ), Florida Atlantic University, NCAA Basketball Championships (Men), San Diego State University, University of Connecticut, University of Miami

Call it the consolation bracket, as teams jockey for position for next season.

UConn’s Adama Sanogo Is Fasting for Ramadan and Leading His Team

By Scott Miller March 29, 2023Adama Sanogo, Basketball (College), Content Type: Personal Profile, Fasting, NCAA Basketball Championships (Men), Ramadan, University of Connecticut

Sanogo, a 6-foot-9 forward, couldn’t eat before either of Connecticut’s last two N.C.A.A. tournament games, but against Gonzaga, he powered up at halftime.

The Final Four That Nobody Could Have Expected

By Billy Witz March 27, 2023Basketball (College), Dutcher, Brian (1959- ), Florida Atlantic University, Hurley, Dan (1973- ), Larranaga, Jim, NCAA Basketball Championships (Men), San Diego State University, University of Connecticut, University of Miami

Connecticut has a pedigree but hasn’t made a deep run since 2014. Florida Atlantic plays in a small gym on a campus that’s an owl sanctuary. San Diego State got in on a free throw. And Miami’s coach likes his self-help advice.

For 38 Years at UConn, Chris Dailey Has Been the Yin to Geno’s Yang

By Remy Tumin March 25, 2023Auriemma, Geno, Basketball (College), Coaches and Managers, College Athletics, Content Type: Personal Profile, Dailey, Chris, NCAA Basketball Championships (Women), University of Connecticut

Assistant coaches usually move on after a few seasons. Not Dailey, Connecticut’s associate head coach, who sticks to a routine and brings balance to the bench.