Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog Ralph gets her first head coaching gig after spending 13 years on the bench with the Huskies. After 13 years as an assistant under Geno Auriemma at UConn, Shea Ralph will finally get her a chance to run her own program. On Tuesday, Vanderbilt announced Ralph as its newest head coach. “It is with great honor and a full heart that I join … [Read more...] about UConn assistant Shea Ralph named head coach at Vanderbilt
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What Shea Ralph’s departure means for UConn women’s basketball
Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog The Huskies find themselves in need of a new assistant coach after Ralph’s move to Vanderbilt. UConn assistant Shea Ralph is officially the head coach at Vanderbilt. After spending most of her coaching career with the Huskies, Ralph will finally get the chance to build her own program. So what does this mean for UConn? UConn loses an … [Read more...] about What Shea Ralph’s departure means for UConn women’s basketball
Chasing Perfection: Geno trying to make UConn bad for basketball again
Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images On this week’s episode, we break down the Huskies’ newest player, look ahead to next season, discuss Shea Ralph’s departure and more! After five years without a national championship, Geno Auriemma appears to be trying to make UConn bad for basketball again. With the addition of Ohio State grad transfer Dorka Juhász, the Huskies are … [Read more...] about Chasing Perfection: Geno trying to make UConn bad for basketball again
The Fast Break – April 12, 2021
Ian Bethune - The UConn Blog All the UConn sports news you need to know. CLICK HERE to subscribe to The Fast Break newsletter and get this weekly source for UConn sports sent directly to your inbox every Monday! Weekly Rewind The latest UConn athletics news Isaiah Whaley returning to UConn men’s basketball for grad year in move that further improves program’s … [Read more...] about The Fast Break – April 12, 2021
UConn football’s independent schedule is in pretty good shape
Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog UConn scrambled to fill their slate the first few years of independence, but the schedule has settled into a solid place going forward. When UConn’s move to the Big East led to the football program’s independence, their ability to get a quality schedule was in question. One year after the move, the impact on football is hard to assess when the … [Read more...] about UConn football’s independent schedule is in pretty good shape
UConn baseball cancels game vs. Bryant due to COVID concerns
Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog This will be the third game of the Huskies’ season to be canceled on their current COVID pause. UConn baseball has canceled its game against Bryant on Tuesday due to COVID protocols within the Bryant program, according to a Sunday announcement. This will be UConn’s third regular season game canceled due to the COVID-19 virus, after positive … [Read more...] about UConn baseball cancels game vs. Bryant due to COVID concerns
Kevin Ollie hired as head coach and director of player development for Overtime Elite
Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog After three years away from the sideline, Ollie is getting back into coaching. Kevin Ollie is getting back into coaching. The former UConn men’s basketball coach has been hired as the head coach and director of player development for Overtime Elite, a new alternative basketball league for elite prospects between 16 and 18. “My time away has … [Read more...] about Kevin Ollie hired as head coach and director of player development for Overtime Elite
UConn women’s basketball lands Ohio State grad transfer Dorka Juhász
Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch via Imagn Content Services, LLC The Huskies pick up one of the top fowards on the transfer market. UConn women’s basketball has picked up a commitment from Dorka Juhász, a 6-foot-4 grad transfer from Ohio State. She has two years of eligibility remaining and will be eligible to play immediately. Go Huskies! pic.twitter.com/FxL9ZoY98h— … [Read more...] about UConn women’s basketball lands Ohio State grad transfer Dorka Juhász
Photo gallery: Georgetown Hoyas @ UConn baseball – 4/10/21
Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog UConn picks up their second straight shutout win over Georgetown. Austin Peterson allowed one hit in seven innings while his battery mate, Pat Winkel, had two RBIs as the UConn Huskies shutout the Georgetown Hoyas, 6-0, in a Big East Conference game at Elliot Ballpark in Storrs, CT on Saturday, April 10th, 2021. Photo ©: Ian Bethune Apple News … [Read more...] about Photo gallery: Georgetown Hoyas @ UConn baseball – 4/10/21