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UConn gets grad transfer Calcaterra from San Diego

Jun. 17, 2022 10:50 AM EDT
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn's men's basketball program has landed its fourth transfer of the off-season, announcing Friday the addition of Joey Calcaterra, a 6-foot-3...

Houston guard Kyler Edwards celebrates after scoring during the second half of a college basketball game against Arizona in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament on Thursday, March 24, 2022, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Top programs leaning on boosts from popular transfer portal

By John Zenor May. 12, 2022 02:49 AM EDT

Guard Nahiem Alleyne transfers from Virginia Tech to UConn

Apr. 22, 2022 02:32 PM EDT
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Nahiem Alleyne, who helped Virginia Tech to the ACC tournament title last season, will transfer to UConn, the Huskies announced on Friday. ...

Connecticut coach Dan Hurley motions to players during the first half of the team's college basketball game against New Mexico State in the first round of the NCAA men's tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
UConn men rebuilding team after transfer-portal losses

By Pat Eaton-Robb Apr. 14, 2022 10:04 AM EDT

Fans cheer during the Duke practice at the men's Final Four NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, April 1, 2022, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Final Four fans flock to dome in return of open practices

By Brett Martel Apr. 01, 2022 06:55 PM EDT

New Mexico State guard Teddy Allen (0) shoots against Connecticut guard Andre Jackson (44) and forward Isaiah Whaley (5) during the second half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA men's tournament Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Teddy Buckets: New Mexico State upsets UConn 70-63 in NCAA

By Ralph D. Russo Mar. 17, 2022 09:31 PM EDT

St. Peter's guard Matthew Lee (15) drives past Kentucky guard TyTy Washington Jr., right, during the first half of a college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Alabama Crimson Tide at Tulane Green Wave 3/21/2022

Mar. 17, 2022 07:24 PM EDT

Indiana forward Trayce Jackson-Davis, right, blocks a shot by Purdue guard Jaden Ivey during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in West Lafayette, Ind. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
NCAA Tournament features dynamic guards, backcourt wizards

By Larry Lage Mar. 16, 2022 04:53 AM EDT

Connecticut's Adama Sanogo passes the ball away from Seton Hall's Alexis Yetna during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big East conference tournament Thursday, March 10, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Cole leads No. 20 UConn past Seton Hall to Big East semis

By Dan Gelston Mar. 11, 2022 12:03 AM EST

Providence head coach Ed Cooley raises the trophy after winning the Big East regular season title following an NCAA college basketball game against Creighton, Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Friars tote first top seed as Big East hits big 4-0 at MSG

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 08, 2022 10:59 AM EST

Marquette's Justin Lewis, left, is fouled by Butler's Bryce Nze, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
All-Big East: Gillespie unanimous, Champagnie honored again

By Mike Fitzpatrick Mar. 06, 2022 04:09 PM EST

Connecticut's Andre Jackson (44) is defended by DePaul's Brandon Johnson (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)
Adama Sanogo scores 26, No. 18 UConn beats DePaul 75-68

By Neill Ostrout Mar. 05, 2022 07:22 PM EST

Connecticut coach Dan Hurley yells from the sideline during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Creighton on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Kalkbrenner takes over, Bluejays hold off No. 18 UConn 64-62

By Eric Olson Mar. 02, 2022 11:10 PM EST

Connecticut's Jordan Hawkins dunks while warming up before the team's NCAA college basketball game against Creighton on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, in Omaha, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Connecticut Huskies at Creighton Bluejays 3/2/2022

Mar. 02, 2022 08:06 PM EST

Connecticut forward Tyler Polley (12) shoots against Georgetown forward Jalin Billingsley (4) and guard Dante Harris (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
No. 21 UConn sends Hoyas to school-record 18th loss in row

By Bobby Bancroft Feb. 27, 2022 02:40 PM EST

Connecticut's Jordan Hawkins, left, and R.J. Cole celebrate at the end of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Cole's drive, defense lift No. 21 UConn over No. 8 Villanova

By Pat Eaton-Robb Feb. 22, 2022 10:45 PM EST

Former Connecticut player and current Charlotte Hornets guard James Bouknight, center, hides in the student section after being ejected from his courtside seats by an official in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Ex-Huskies star Bouknight tossed; No. 24 UConn tops Xavier

By Neill Ostrout Feb. 19, 2022 02:51 PM EST

Connecticut's Adama Sanogo (21) blocks a shot by Seton Hall's Tyrese Samuel duriong the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Sanogo scores 20 as No. 24 UConn beats Seton Hall 70-65

By Neill Ostrout Feb. 16, 2022 10:56 PM EST

Connecticut's R.J. Cole pressures Seton Hall's Kadary Richmond, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
Seton Hall Pirates at Connecticut Huskies 2/16/2022

Feb. 16, 2022 09:14 PM EST

Connecticut's R.J. Cole, right, tries to push past St. John's Joel Soriano during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Martin's big 2nd half leads No. 24 UConn past St. John's

By Mike Fitzpatrick Feb. 13, 2022 02:44 PM EST