James Bouknight
Wichita State forward Isaiah Poor Bear-Chandler (44) reaches for a rebound in front of Tulsa forward Rey Idowu (25) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tulsa, Okla., Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Shockers solidifying shaky spot in NCAA Tournament field

By Dave Skretta Feb. 21, 2021 02:57 PM EST

Connecticut's Isaiah Whaley, center, goes up for a shot between Villanova's Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, left, and Cole Swider during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Gillespie, Robinson-Earl lead No. 10 Villanova past UConn

By Aaron Bracy Feb. 20, 2021 03:31 PM EST

Bouknight scores 18 to carry UConn over Providence 73-61

Feb. 16, 2021 09:06 PM EST
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — James Bouknight and Tyrese Martin each scored 18 points to lead UConn to a 73-61 win over Providence on Tuesday night. ...

Duke's DJ Steward (2) shoots against North Carolina State during an NCAA college basketball game at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP)
Elite programs stuck on the NCAA Tournament bubble

By John Marshall Feb. 14, 2021 07:24 PM EST

Creighton forward Damien Jefferson (23) makes a layup against Connecticut forward Isaiah Whaley (5) and guard Tyrese Martin (4) in the first half during an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/John Peterson)
Mahoney scores 20, leads No. 11 Creighton past No. 23 UConn

By Eric Olson Jan. 23, 2021 02:45 PM EST

UConn forward Tyler Polley (12) shoots against St. John's in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Storrs, Connecticut, Monday, Jan. 18, 2021. (David Butler II/Pool photo via AP)
St. John's upsets No. 23 UConn 74-70 as teams renew rivalry

By Pat Eaton-Robb Jan. 18, 2021 05:27 PM EST

DePaul guard Charlie Moore (11) watches as Connecticut guard James Bouknight (2) prepares to shoot a free throw during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, in Storrs, Conn. (David Butler II/Pool Photo via AP)
UConn guard Bouknight has elbow surgery, out indefinitely

Jan. 13, 2021 04:53 PM EST

UConn head coach Dan Hurley directs his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against DePaul, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Unexpected win has UConn fans downing hot sauce for charity

By Pat Eaton-Robb Jan. 13, 2021 02:39 PM EST

Connecticut's Tyrese Martin (4) shoots over DePaul's Romeo Weems during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
No. 25 UConn cracks Top 25, squeezes past DePaul 60-53

By Andrew Seligman Jan. 11, 2021 08:51 PM EST

Martin, Bouknight carry UConn past DePaul 82-61

Dec. 30, 2020 11:51 PM EST
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Tyrese Martin scored 22 points with 10 rebounds, James Bouknight added 20 points and UConn rolled past DePaul 82-61 on Wednesday night for...

Connecticut forward Josh Carlton (25) fouls Creighton guard Antwann Jones (0) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Storrs, Conn., Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. (David Butler II/Pool Photo via AP)
No. 9 Creighton holds off UConn 76-74 in overtime

By Pat Eaton-Robb Dec. 20, 2020 03:04 PM EST

Southern California's Drew Peterson, center, shoots under pressure from Connecticut's Tyrese Martin, left, and Josh Carlton during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
UConn holds off Southern California 61-58 in Legends Classic

Dec. 03, 2020 09:39 PM EST

Whaley leads UConn past Hartford 69-57

Nov. 27, 2020 10:36 PM EST
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — James Bouknight scored 18 points and Isaiah Whaley had 10 points and 10 rebounds to lift UConn to a 69-57 win over Hartford on Friday...

Bouknight lifts UConn over Central Connecticut 102-75

Nov. 25, 2020 11:10 PM EST
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — James Bouknight had 20 points as UConn easily defeated Central Connecticut 102-75 on Wednesday night. R.J. Cole had 17...

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2019, file photo, Connecticut coach Dan Hurley smiles as he watches his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against New Jersey Institute of Technology in Hartford, Conn. UConn, a charter member of the Big East Conference, is hoping its return to the league this season will help restore the program to a position as a perennial national title contender. Hurley acknowledged that the Big East is an easier sell to big-name recruits, especially in the Northeast. (AP Photo/Stephen Dunn, File)
UConn hoping return to Big East will improve fortunes

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 13, 2020 02:53 AM EST

Connecticut's Christian Vital (1) smiles as the final seconds of an NCAA college basketball game against Houston wind down, Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Vital leads UConn to 77-71 win over Houston on senior night

By Pat Eaton-Robb Mar. 05, 2020 09:45 PM EST

Connecticut's Christian Vital reacts in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Central Florida, Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
UConn beats UCF to guarantee no losing record this season

By Pat Eaton-Robb Feb. 26, 2020 09:22 PM EST

Connecticut's Akok Akok (23) reacts while tended to by head trainer James Doran in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Memphis, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Vital, Bouknight lead UConn to 64-61 win over Memphis

By Pat Eaton-Robb Feb. 16, 2020 05:49 PM EST

Tulsa forward Martins Igbanu (1) reaches for the ball over Connecticut guard Jalen Gaffney (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tulsa, Okla., Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
UConn knocks Tulsa out of first place in American, 72-56

Feb. 06, 2020 09:37 PM EST

Memphis guards Damion Baugh, left,and Boogie Ellis (5) battle for a rebound with the Connecticut's Christian Vital (1) and Isaiah Whaley during an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 1 2020, at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn. (Jim Weber/Daily Memphian via AP)
Achiuwa, Quinones lift Memphis over UConn 70-63

Feb. 01, 2020 06:14 PM EST