The New York Times – Sports:
Underdogs from New Jersey made an impression, trash talkers held court, and pep bands showed how much they care.
Category: University of Connecticut
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Restaurant Pushes Back on Blame of Calamari for Athlete’s Illness
The New York Times – Sports:
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.
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UConn Wins Fifth Men’s N.C.A.A. Title by Overwhelming San Diego St.
The New York Times – Sports:
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.
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Joey Calcaterra and Sam Scholl, Who Were Together at San Diego, Will Meet in N.C.A.A. Final
The New York Times – Sports:
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.
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UConn Will Meet San Diego State in the Final After Romping Past Miami
The New York Times – Sports:
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.
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As the Final Four Finishes, a Parallel Transfer Season Plays Out, Too
The New York Times – Sports:
Call it the consolation bracket, as teams jockey for position for next season.
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UConn’s Adama Sanogo Is Fasting for Ramadan and Leading His Team
The New York Times – Sports:
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.
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The Final Four That Nobody Could Have Expected
The New York Times – Sports:
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.
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For 38 Years at UConn, Chris Dailey Has Been the Yin to Geno’s Yang
The New York Times – Sports:
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.