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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

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, 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

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 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)

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's Adama Sanogo looks to shoot as Coppin State's Justin Steers, top right, and Sita Conteh, bottom right, defend, in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Sanogo scores 20, No. 24 UConn beats Coppin St 89-54

By Neill Ostrout Nov. 13, 2021 02:34 PM EST

Connecticut's Tyrese Martin dunks the ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Central Connecticut State, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

No. 24 UConn routs Central Connecticut 99-48 in opener

By Pat Eaton-Robb Nov. 09, 2021 08:45 PM EST

Connecticut's Adama Sanogo watches First Night events for the UConn men's and women's NCAA college basketball teams as people work on a stuck basketball hoop behind him, Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Expectations high at UConn in coach Hurley's 4th season

By Pat Eaton-Robb Oct. 22, 2021 08:51 AM EDT

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

UConn's Gilbert makes expected decision to transfer

Mar. 19, 2020 12:58 PM EDT
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn point guard Alterique Gilbert is transferring from the program, the school announced Thursday. Gilbert, who was...

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

Scott, Pierre-Louis help Temple beat UConn 93-89 in 2OT

By Aaron Bracy Feb. 20, 2020 10:05 PM EST
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — With its leading scorer’s shot not falling, Temple got needed offense from two other sources. Monty Scott scored 25...