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Courtney Ekmark Commits To UConn Women's Basketball

Wed, 30 May 2012 20:59:12 GMT

During his discussion with reporters Tuesday at the Hartford Golf Club, Geno Auriemma said he wasn't concerned about recent decisions that sent high school phenoms Diamond DeShields, Taya Reimer and Karlie Samuelson to North Carolina, Notre Dame and Stanford.

UConn Women Get Paradise Jam Schedule

Wed, 30 May 2012 15:36:42 GMT

UConn will play Wake Forest, Marist and Purdue Nov. 22-24 in the 2012 U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam at the University of the Virgin Islands. The four teams will make up the Island Division tournament bracket.

A UConn-Tennessee Women's Hoop Renewal? Tennessee Says No

By JOHN ALTAVILLA, jaltavilla@courant.com — Wed, 30 May 2012 03:25:00 GMT

Five years after Pat Summitt put an end to the UConn-Tennessee women's basketball rivalry, the idea of mending the highest impact series in women's basketball seemed appealing to the Huskies and coach Geno Auriemma.

Tennessee Says No To Reviving Series With UConn Women

By JOHN ALTAVILLA — Wed, 30 May 2012 01:32:00 GMT

Well, you can forget the concept of a renewal of the UConn-Tennessee rivalry in women’s basketball.

Geno Auriemma Was In Favor Of Reviving Tennessee Series, But Vols Say No

By JOHN ALTAVILLA, jaltavilla@courant.com — Tue, 29 May 2012 18:50:00 GMT

UConn coach Geno Auriemma and a source close to Tennessee say both sides are willing to discuss the resumption of a regular-season series between the two national powerhouses, as soon as the 2013-14 regular season.

Geno Auriemma Opens Up About UConn's Move To SNY

By JOHN ALTAVILLA, jaltavilla@courant.com — Tue, 29 May 2012 18:15:28 GMT

Before assuming his duties as master of ceremonies at his annual "Fore The Children" golf benefit at Hartford Golf Club to benefit the Connecticut Children's Hospital, UConn coach Geno Auriemma opened up about a lot of things, including his first extended statement about the Huskies decision to leave CPTV after 18 years for SNY.

UConn Says Its Willing To Resume Tennessee Series

By JOHN ALTIVILLA — Tue, 29 May 2012 13:14:00 GMT

Five years after Pat Summitt suddenly put an end to the UConn-Tennessee women’s basketball rivalry both sides may now be in the mood to consider reconciliation.

Showing Her Ups: UConn's Stef Dolson Tries Skydiving

By JOHN ALTAVILLA, jaltavilla@courant.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 21:54:59 GMT

On Sunday, with her two sisters by her side, UConn junior center Stefanie Dolson bent her 6-foot-5 body into a prop plane that took off from The Blue Sky Ranch in Gardner, N.Y.

SNY Execs Explain Coverage Plan For UConn Women

By JOHN ALTAVILLA, jaltavilla@courant.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 21:36:56 GMT

Peer over the shoulder of SNY anchors, any time they are on, and see New York City staring back from the outside. Yes, that's Radio City Music Hall in the background.

SNY Will Provide Streaming Option For UConn Women's Broadcasts

Tue, 22 May 2012 15:45:00 GMT

Three Incoming UConn Women's Basketball Players Make U18 National Team

Mon, 21 May 2012 20:02:00 GMT

All three incoming UConn freshmen – Breanna Stewart, Morgan Tuck and Moriah Jefferson – have been selected to play for the 2012 USA Basketball Women’s U18 National Team.

Lorin Dixon, Former UConn Star, Cut By Tulsa Shock

Mon, 14 May 2012 20:45:00 GMT

The WNBA’s Tulsa Shock released free agent guard Lorin Dixon, the former UConn player, on Monday. Dixon did not play in the league last season after graduating with Maya Moore following the 2010-11 season.

EDITORIAL Adieu, CPTV: UConn Jilts Longtime Partner

Thu, 10 May 2012 21:19:00 GMT

Lady Huskies: An 18-year partnership ends between UConn and public television

In a better world, Connecticut Public Television would still be the flagship station for University of Connecticut women's basketball. CPTV took a chance and began televising the games in 1994, when the sport was little known and Geno Auriemma was a household name only in his own home.

Marinatto Had Troubles, But Big East Presidents Must Be Accountable

Jeff Jacobs — Tue, 08 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Mike Tranghese convinced me that it was a wise decision, and, oh, the whispers otherwise were already out there …

UConn Women Lose Top Recruit To North Carolina

By JOHN ALTAVILLA, jaltavilla@courant.com — Sat, 05 May 2012 20:26:00 GMT

Diamond DeShields, the No. 1 target in the Class of 2013 for the UConn women, has decided to attend the University of North Carolina, according to HoopGurlz.com

Kiah Stokes' Surgery Goes Well, UConn Says

Fri, 04 May 2012 23:16:10 GMT

Kiah Stokes had surgery in Farmington on Friday. She is expected to return to normal athletic activity before the start of the 2012-13 academic year. It was during the Final Four in Denver that Stokes admitted she was having trouble with her foot.

UConn's Kiah Stokes Has Surgery To Repair Torn Tendon

From UConn Press Rlease — Fri, 04 May 2012 16:56:00 GMT

University of Connecticut freshman center Kiah Stokes had surgery on Friday morning to repair a torn tendon in her right foot that became problematic during the 2012 NCAA Tournament.

Husky Day Thursday At The State Capitol

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:57:00 GMT

Thursday is Husky Day at the State Capitol. Players and coaches from UConn’s men’s and women’s basketball team and football team will be visiting the Capitol, the governor and legislators.

Asjha Jones Sixth Former UConn Women's Player Named To Olympic Team

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 03:23:41 GMT

There may be no player in Geno Auriemma's 27 seasons as UConn women's basketball coach that he respects more than Asjha Jones.

Tennessee's Pat Summitt Hands Over Whistle At Press Conference

Staff Reports — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:10:00 GMT

Legendary Tennessee women’s basketball coach Pat Summitt spoke of starting her job 38 years ago at Tennessee for little money, but she obviously treasured every moment. She talked about growing up on a farm, talked about always challenging herself to step up her game.

Pat Summitt: Cherish The Memories

Jeff Jacobs — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

The immeasurable tragedy is that one day Pat Summitt will not remember all she has done.

Summitt At Tennessee

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 21:59:31 GMT

Record: 1,098-208 (.841)

UConn's Tiffany Hayes Picked By Atlanta Dream in 2nd Round Of WNBA Draft

By JOHN ALTAVILLA, jaltavilla@courant.com — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:06:04 GMT

As Tiffany Hayes progressed through her senior season at UConn, the attention turned to how her diverse talent but inconsistent play would translate to the WNBA.

UConn's Tiffany Hayes Takes Next Step Toward WNBA

By JOHN ALTAVILLA, jaltavilla@courant.com — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:56:00 GMT

During her career at UConn, Tiffany Hayes watched three All-American teammates become WNBA first-round picks — Renee Montgomery, Tina Charles and Maya Moore.

Michala Johnson Leaving UConn Basketball Team

By JOHN ALTAVILLA, jaltavilla@courant.com — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:02:32 GMT

Sophomore forward Michala Johnson, who arrived at UConn two seasons ago full of promise but dealing with two serious knee injuries from high school, is leaving the program.