Boatright Leads #8 UConn

Ryan Boatright.













  Boatright led UConn to a win against Arkansas with 23 points and 6 assists as the Huskies won the Big East vs SEC challenge. Tyler Olander added 12 while Jeremy Lamb had 14. A downfall of the game was UConn gave up 27 offensive rebounds, which will most definitely have to change if they want a chance at a repeat title.


While on a positive note UConn shot 57% from the floor while Arkansas 31%.

Luckily the game was nationally televised so I was able to watch some of the game, I was very impressed with the freshman Boatright's play. Pre season I really thought Lamb was going to carry the team but it seems every game someone else is stepping up for the team. This could lead to some very good things later in the season for this young Husky team

Disappointing Loss to UCF in Battle 4 Atlantis

Marcus Jordan (Michael Jordan's son) lead his Knights to an upset victory against UConn in the Battle 4 Atlantis. Jordan added 20 points along with teammate Keith Clanton. It was the first time UCF had ever defeated UConn and just the third win for the school against a top 25 opponent.

On a positive note Drummond had  a solid game with 13 points, 9 rebounds,  and 4 blocked shots. Lamb posted 15 points in the loss and Oriakhi had a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds.

The loss was the 1st since UConn lost to Notre Dame in the regular season finale at home last season. Coach Jim Calhoun stated "I can't be more disappointed in how we played"

This was a terrible loss for a young team that needs to find a leader on and off the court.

Jeremy Lamb

Huskies Undefeated

Shabazz Napier posted the 9th Huskies TRIPLE -DOUBLE in school history against Coppin State with 22 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds. It was the 1st triple double since UConn legend Kemba Walker was a member of the team last season.

Jeremy Lamb although bothered by a sprained ankle and was questionable for the game scored a game high 25 points.

Coppin State posted a 13 point lead in the first half giving the Huskies a run for their money, but UConn was able to go on a 12 point run to get the game back in hand.

I'm still waiting for Andre Drummond to take over a game and show what he can really do on the court but it has yet to happen. The Huskies will play UNC Asheville on the 24th to open up the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament in the Bahamas which they are the clear favorite to win.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S__M2IRToEM

Above is a link for some game highlights **was having a hard time trying to upload it

ITS FINALLY BASKETBALL SEASON

It's finally basketball season and the DEFENDING National Champion UConn Huskies blew past Columbia 70-57 on the back of Jeremy Lamb and his career high 30 points. The Huskies are 3-0 to start the season against a few easy opponents (American International, CW Post, Columbia).

OFFICIALLY UConn is 1-0 towards National Ranking play.

Jeremy Lamb had the ESPN number 1 play on the top 10 on Friday with this mind blowing dunk...

If that doesn't impress you, I don't know what will...


The Huskies face off against another out matched opponent in Wagner at Gampel Pavillion tomorrow at 7:30.



The Huskies will be playing in the "Battle 4 Atlantis" Tournament in Paradise Island in the Bahamas starting Nov. 24th vs. UNC Asheville.

Other teams in the Tournament include...UConn, Harvard, Umass Amherst, College of Charleston, UCF(Ce), FSU, UNC Asheville, University of Utah.

UConn is easily the favorite to win the tournament

Huskies Defeat Syracuse

After a few weeks of some tough loses the UConn Husky football team finally got a victory in a conference matchup versus Syracuse.

Red shirt freshmen Scott McCummings got the call and was able to lead the team to a 28-21 victory while rushing for 59 yards and two fourth quarter touchdowns. It is good to see that UConn may actually have a future QB that can get the team to the next level.

The Huskies will play home against Louisville on November 19th for another conference game, it will certainly be a big test for the young Huskies.

Drummond Injured

6 foot 10 freshman sensation Andre Drummond suffered a concussion and a broken nose in practice the other day and spent the night in the infirmary as a  precaution. Drummond is expect to wear a a mask on his face for the first two months of the season. 

Hopefully this will not effect his dominance on the court and he will be able to contribute to the team as expected.

Football Falls Again

The Husky Football team dropped another game against Pitt 35-20 on the 26th. Pitt QB Tino Sunersi threw for 419 yards (Career High) and 2 TD's to lead his team against the Huskies. On a brighter note Lyle McCombs rushed for 124 yards on 25 carries.

The Huskies have not been playing very good football as of late, dropping a few games in a row. Although, they had some pretty productive performances from some of their skill players. Kashif Moore added a TD for 106 yards on six catches.

Hopefully they will be able to turn it around this week against Syracuse at home

Drummond Makes Wayman Tisdale Award Watch List

Freshmen Andre Drummond from Middletown, CT was added to the Wayman Tisdale Award Watch List. The list is made up of 12 freshmen across the nation who are expected to have big seasons, he is one of 3 players representing the Big East conference.

Here is the Entire List

2011-12 WAYMAN TISDALE AWARD WATCH LIST Bradley Beal, Florida (G, 6-3, 207, Fr., St. Louis, Mo.) Chane Behanan, Louisville (F, 6-6, 245, Fr., Cincinnati, Ohio) Khem Birch, Pittsburgh (F, 6-9, 220, Fr., Montreal, Quebec) Anthony Davis, Kentucky (F, 6-10, 220, Fr., Chicago, Ill.) Andre Drummond, Connecticut (C, 6-10, 270, Fr., Middletown, Conn.) Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, Kentucky (F, 6-7, 232, Fr., Somerdale, N.J.) Le'Bryan Nash, Oklahoma State (G/F, 6-7, 230, Fr., Dallas, Texas) Austin Rivers, Duke (G, 6-4, 200, Fr., Winter Park, Fla.) Marquis Teague, Kentucky (G, 6-2, 189, Fr., Indianapolis, Ind.) Adonis Thomas, Memphis (F/G, 6-6, 222, Fr., Memphis, Tenn.) Josiah Turner, Arizona (G, 6-3, 192, Fr., Sacramento, Calif.) Cody Zeller, Indiana (F, 6-11, 230, Fr., Washington, Ind.) This a great award for a young player who is looking to have a great year. The Husky football team has a conference game against Pitt on the 26th, it will be a tough game for the Huskies as they look to even there record. (Currently at 3-4)

UConn's Bball 1st night a success

Students, faculty, and fans of the defending National Champion UConn Husky Men's basketball team filled up Gampel Pavilion yesterday to welcome the new team. The show introduced all of the players and featured a dunk contest in which Jeremy Lamb, Alex Oriakhi, Roscoe Smith, Andre Drummond, and Ryan Boatright.

Check the video out...

I'll have more tomorrow about the result of the football game against USF at home.

Not a Good Way To Open the BIG EAST

The Huskies dropped their Big East opener to West Virginia in Morgantown this weekend 43-16. I was home for the weekend and was able to catch some of the end of the 1st half when it was actually a ball game. You could tell that the Huskies were outmatched but they played some good football in the 1st half, kicking a field goal to bring it within one point heading into the locker room. Everything fell apart in the second half, when the Mountaineers piled the points on.

On a positive note...

UConn basketball stars Alex Oriakhi and Jeremy Lamb were voted to the John R. Wooden top 50 in the nation, they were 2 of the 10 players selected in the Big East conference. UNC set  a record with 4 players nominated this year out of the ACC conference. Hopefully these young players live up to the hype this year.

Huskies

Just a few pictures of some players

Alex Oriahki and Jamal Coombs-McDaniel back in high school at Tilton Prep. Coombs McDaniel is no longer with the team after legal troubles and concerns about playing time.

Point Guard Shabazz Napier....Sporting some Nice Jordan 2's

Tough Loss to Western Michigan

A crowd of 36,648 piled into Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Connecticut yesterday to watch the Huskies take on the Western Michigan Broncos. The Huskies fell to the Bronco's 38-31a must win game for the Huskies on their home field. On a positive note QB Johnny McEntee a RS( Redshirt) Junior from Fullerton, California...threw for 300 yards and 4 TD passes.

UConn came up short again on this game but any that watched it could agree that it was an exciting game and next week at West Virginia in a Big East Conference game.

Basketball is right around the corner and the UConn men's and women's basketball teams are holding a "First Night" event at Gampel Pavilion located on the Storrs Campus on October 14th. The event is free to the public and will include games, food, plus prizes and giveaways. All players will be introduced and there will be a SLAM DUNK & 3 POINT CONTEST featuring the current players. Even some former UConn greats will be making guest appearances.

Here's a player profile: Jeremy Lamb

Looking To Repeat

This blog is about  the University of Connecticut men's basketball team, Defending National Champs and the Husky Football team, a team that has had some success in the past few years and is looking to grow as a program.

For now let's talk basketball....


Last season the Huskies ran the table in the Big East tournament on the back of Kemba Walker, and there momentum carried them all the way to a Final Four appearance and a coach Jim Calhoun's third National Championship, it was a dream season.

But it's a new year and the Huskies are Looking To Repeat. The Huskies are returning 4  key players from last years title run, ( Jeremy Lamb, Shabazz Napier, Roscoe Smith, and Alex Oriakhi) all four players saw a lot of the floor last season. If that isn't enough UConn just landed the number 2 prospect of the 2011 class Andre Drummond. Drummond standing at 6'10 275--is an intimidating force and to me is NBA ready.

Check this kid out...

The future is bright for the Huskies...