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Gonzaga head coach Mark Few watches during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Santa Clara, Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. Gonzaga won 115-83. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
Pandemic forcing teams to adjust their schedules once again

By Steve Megargee Jan. 21, 2022 03:44 PM EST

Connecticut guard Tyrese Martin (4) shoots over the defense of Butler in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Martin scores 27, No. 25 UConn tops Butler again, 75-56

By Mark Ambrogi Jan. 20, 2022 11:41 PM EST

FILE - Connecticut head coach Kevin Ollie watches his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2017, in Hartford, Conn. An independent arbiter has ruled that UConn improperly fired former men's basketball coach Kevin Ollie and must pay him more than $11 million, Ollie's lawyer said Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)
Arbitrator: UConn coach Ollie improperly fired; owed $11M

By Pat Eaton-Robb Jan. 20, 2022 03:11 PM EST

Connecticut's R.J. Cole shoots over Butler's Jayden Taylor (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
No. 25 UConn beats Butler 76-59 in first of home-and-home

By Pat Eaton-Robb Jan. 18, 2022 09:28 PM EST

Connecticut forward Akok Akok (11) looks to pass under Seton Hall forward Tray Jackson (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Richmond’s spree helps No. 24 Seton Hall beat UConn in OT

By Matt Sugam Jan. 08, 2022 03:08 PM EST

Connecticut forward Akok Akok (11) looks to pass under Seton Hall forward Tray Jackson (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Connecticut Huskies at Seton Hall Pirates 1/8/2022

Jan. 08, 2022 01:08 PM EST

Connecticut's Jordan Hawkins (24) shoots as Providence's Ed Croswell (5) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Hurley, sick with COVID, says virus has taken a mental toll

By Pat Eaton-Robb Dec. 30, 2021 05:55 PM EST

Martin, Cole propel UConn past Marquette 78-70

Dec. 21, 2021 11:45 PM EST
MILWAUKEE, Wis. (AP) — Tyrese Martin tossed in a career-high 25 points, R.J. Cole scored 20 and Connecticut turned back Marquette 78-70 in Big East Conference play...

Providence head coach Ed Cooley, right, argues with official Wally Rutecki in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut, Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Reeves leads Providence to 57-53 win over No. 20 UConn

By Pat Eaton-Robb Dec. 18, 2021 07:28 PM EST

Connecticut guard Jordan Hawkins (24) celebrates with teammates after making a 3-point shot against St. Bonaventure during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Newark, N.J. Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Connecticut won 74-64 (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Cole, No. 15 UConn beat St. Bonaventure 74-64

By Matt Sugam Dec. 11, 2021 06:37 PM EST

Connecticut guard R.J. Cole, center, is defended by West Virginia guards Taz Sherman, left, and Kedrian Johnson (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Sherman scores 23, West Virginia beats No. 15 UConn 56-53

By John Raby Dec. 08, 2021 09:40 PM EST

Connecticut guard R.J. Cole, center, is defended by West Virginia guards Taz Sherman, left, and Kedrian Johnson (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Morgantown, W.Va., Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Connecticut Huskies at West Virginia Mountaineers 12/8/2021

Dec. 08, 2021 08:02 PM EST

Connecticut's Jalen Gaffney shoots the ball as Grambling State's Shawndarius Cowart, left, defends, in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Cole leads shorthanded UConn in 88-59 rout of Grambling St.

By Pat Eaton-Robb Dec. 04, 2021 06:31 PM EST

Connecticut forward Aaliyah Edwards (3) goes to the basket against Seton Hall forwards Mya Bembry (10) and Ariel Cummings, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, in South Orange, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Connecticut Huskies at Seton Hall Pirates 12/3/2021

Dec. 03, 2021 10:06 PM EST

Connecticut's R.J. Cole, right, fouls Maryland-Eastern Shore's Dom London during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
No. 17 UConn holds off Maryland-Eastern Shore 72-63

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 30, 2021 09:31 PM EST

Maryland-Eastern Shore's Nathaniel Pollard Jr., left, is pressured by Connecticut's R.J. Cole in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks at Connecticut Huskies 11/30/2021

Nov. 30, 2021 08:14 PM EST

In this photo provided by Bahamas Visual Services, Connecticut guard Jordan Hawkins (24) and VCU forward Hason Ward (20) battle for a loose ball during an NCAA college basketball game at Paradise Island, Bahamas, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. (Craig Lenihan/Bahamas Visual Services via AP)
No. 22 UConn beats VCU 70-63 in OT for 3rd at Atlantis

By Aaron Beard Nov. 26, 2021 04:24 PM EST

In this photo provided by Bahamas Visual Services, Connecticut guard Tyrese Martin (4) goes to the basket as Michigan State forward Gabe Brown (44) defends during an NCAA college basketball game at Paradise Island, Bahamas, Thursday, Nov. 25, 2021. (Tim Aylen/Bahamas Visual Services via AP)
Brown, Spartans pull away late to beat No. 22 UConn 64-60

By Aaron Beard Nov. 25, 2021 02:33 PM EST

In a photo provided by Bahamas Visual Services, Auburn forward Jabari Smith, front, and Connecticut forward Isaiah Whaley (5) reach for the ball during an NCAA college basketball game at Paradise Island, Bahamas, Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. (Tim Aylen/Bahamas Visual Services via AP)
Whaley sits out for No. 22 UConn after fainting at Atlantis

Nov. 25, 2021 12:42 PM EST

Connecticut forward Tyler Polley (12) is congratulated by coach Dan Hurley after making a 3-point basket against Auburn in the second overtime of an NCAA college basketball game at Paradise Island, Bahamas, Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021. (Tim Aylen/Bahamas Visual Services via AP)
No. 22 UConn survives, beats No. 19 Auburn 115-109 in 2OT

By Aaron Beard Nov. 24, 2021 05:38 PM EST