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Former UConn Basketball Players Set to Compete in 2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest

February 16, 2025

On Feb. 15, former University of Connecticut men’s basketball players Stephon Castle and Andre Jackson Jr. will be among the four NBA players competing in this year's Slam Dunk Contest. The NBA Slam Dunk Co...

Men’s College Basketball: Which Under the Radar High-Major Teams have the Best Chances at Reaching New Orleans?

jakemccreven

February 12, 2025

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You most likely have some questions after reading that headline. What is a high-major? What is in New Orleans? What is basketball? Ok, hopefully you didn’t ask that last one. High-major college basketball c...

NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament Teams to be Paid for First Time This March

Jack Ross

January 27, 2025

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For the first time, the NCAA Women’s Basketball teams will be paid in the 2025 March Madness Tournament. The vote held on Wednesday, Jan. 15, was unanimous by all 292 NCAA members. The money will be distr...

UConn Women’s Basketball Off to 4-0 Start, Auriemma Reaches Career Milestone

Jack Ross

December 13, 2024

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The University of Connecticut Women’s Basketball team, ranked No. 2 in the nation, has opened the season with a perfect 4-0 record, showing no signs of slowing down. The Huskies have won every game by doubl...

Husky Nation News: Episode 80

Katie Servas

December 2, 2024

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This podcast is a digital archive of the WHUS News Team broadcast which airs on 91.7 FM once a week. This episode aired on November 19, 2024 and was produced and hosted by Katie Servas. This week’s news...

Husky Nation News: Episode 77

Katie Servas

October 30, 2024

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This podcast is a digital archive of the WHUS News Team broadcast which airs on 91.7 FM once a week. This episode aired on October 29, 2024. This week's news coverage was produced by WHUS Correspondents ...

UConn Basketball Alumni Attract Over 3 Million Viewers in the WNBA Finals

Vinnie Carbone

October 29, 2024

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Former UConn superstars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier faced off in the winner-take-all game of the WNBA Finals on Oct. 20. Peaking at 3.3 million viewers on ESPN’s broadcast, the UConn alumni ...

UConn Men’s Basketball Win in Charity Exhibition Game Against URI

Jack Ross

October 24, 2024

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The University of Connecticut Men’s Basketball team took on the University of Rhode Island on Monday, October 14, at Mohegan Sun Arena for their first unofficial game of the season. Despite a slow start for...

UConn’s Basketball Team’s Prepare for Upcoming Season Following First Night Event

NaShawn Livingston

October 24, 2024

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Even before the basketball season officially starts, it has been a thrilling week in Storrs, CT. Friday, October 18 marked First Night, an annual event at Gampel Pavilion that allows students to meet ...

Oregon Man Charged with Harassment of UConn Basketball Star Paige Bueckers

NaShawn Livingston

October 15, 2024

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An Oregon man has been charged with harassment, electronic stalking, and breach of peace involving UConn women's basketball player Paige Bueckers. On Sept. 13, 2024, Robert Cole Parmalee, 40, was arrested b...