University of Connecticut

David Gonzales-Imagn Images Castle is the second former Husky to win the award. Stephon Castle has another award for his trophy case. The former UConn star was named the NBA’s 2025 Rookie of the Year Tuesday night, capping off an impressive first season for the Covington, Georgia native. He’s the first Husky to win NBA Rookie of Year since Emeka Okafor did so 20 years … [Read more...] about Stephon Castle named 2025 NBA Rookie of the Year

BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ Two-time NCAA champion power forward Alex Karaban is among the notable players choosing NOT to enter the 2025 NBA Draft. Karaban initially planned on entering the NBA Draft, but removed his name from consideration before the deadline to enter the Draft, according to a list of early entry candidates for the 2025 NBA Draft released by the league on … [Read more...] about NBA announces early entry candidates for 2025 NBA Draft

UConn officially named Mike Nardi an assistant to head coach Dan Hurley. Nardi comes to Storrs after a decade on the coaching staff at his alma mater Villanova, most recently serving as the program’s interim head coach after seven years as an assistant. New Villanova coach Kevin Willard opted not to keep Nardi after Nardi coached the team in The Crown. UConn now … [Read more...] about UConn officially names Mike Nardi assistant coach

Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog The Huskies tie for second place and earn third seed in Big East tournament starting Thursday at Villanova. Karsyn Burnash and Jenna Giardina both had three goals to help the UConn Huskies women’s lacrosse team to a 15-9 win over the Georgetown Hoyas on senior day at Morrone Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Rayea Davis, Emma Dacey and Ava Plata … [Read more...] about Photo gallery: Georgetown Hoyas @ UConn women’s lacrosse – 4/26/25

Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog Lundt will join former teammate Ryan Van Demark in Buffalo. UConn football has produced yet another NFL draft pick on the offensive line. The Buffalo Bills selected offensive tackle Chase Lundt with the 206th overall pick in the sixth round of this year’s NFL Draft. Lundt, who was anchor on the Huskies’ offensive line during all four seasons … [Read more...] about UConn football OT Chase Lundt drafted in sixth round by Buffalo Bills