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Connecticut guard Paige Bueckers (5) reacts in double overtime against NC State during the East...

UConn’s Paige Bueckers cleared to play

Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 8:14 AM EDT

By Rob Polansky

Star Paige Bueckers announced that she is officially cleared to play basketball again.

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UConn’s Hawkins, Jackson drafted; Sanogo agrees to two-way deal

Updated: Jun. 23, 2023 at 10:16 AM EDT

By Hector Molina and Rob Polansky

Three members of the University of Connecticut’s 2023 national championship team are on their way to becoming NBA players.

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UConn head coach Dan Hurley celebrates after cutting down the netting from the 82-54 win...

UConn’s Dan Hurley agrees to $31.5 million deal to remain men’s basketball coach

Updated: Jun. 22, 2023 at 12:31 PM EDT

By Rob Polansky

Fresh off an NCAA championship, University of Connecticut men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley agreed to a new deal to remain with the Huskies for the next six years.

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Connecticut guard Tristen Newton celebrates after scoring against Miami during the first half...

Key piece of UConn’s championship run returns to the team

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 9:26 AM EDT

By Rob Polansky

Tristen Newton will rejoin the Huskies for his final year of eligibility, the team announced on Wednesday.

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UConn men’s basketball team heads to White House

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 6:25 AM EDT

By Rob Polansky

The University of Connecticut men’s basketball team heads to Washington DC on Friday.

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Ray Allen earned a Bachelor's Degree at the University of Connecticut. He participated in the...

UConn, NBA great Ray Allen earns his degree after almost 30 years

Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 9:15 AM EDT

By Rob Polansky

Ray Allen left the University of Connecticut after three seasons to pursue a career in the NBA.

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Connecticut's Andre Jackson Jr. (44) dunks the ball in front of Providence's Jared Bynum (4),...

UConn men’s basketball captain Andre Jackson Jr. to enter NBA Draft

Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 4:35 PM EDT

By Evan Sobol and Joe Zone

UConn men’s basketball captain Andre Jackson Jr. will enter the NBA Draft.

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Connecticut's Adama Sanogo (21) looks to pass after rebounding against St. Mary's Mitchell...

UConn’s Adama Sanogo declares for the NBA draft

Updated: Apr. 13, 2023 at 4:13 PM EDT

By Evan Sobol and Nkwa Asonye

UConn men’s basketball star center Adama Sanogo said he is declaring himself eligible for the 2023 NBA Draft.

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UConn's Hurly rings the bell at NYSU - CNN

UConn men’s basketball coach rings the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange

Updated: Apr. 12, 2023 at 10:34 AM EDT

By Rob Polansky

The University of Connecticut men’s basketball team earned a little recognition from investors on Wednesday morning.

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Traffic advisory issued ahead of UConn parade, Hartford Yard Goats game

UConn parade, rally steps off Saturday morning, Blumenthal breaks leg

Updated: Apr. 8, 2023 at 9:58 PM EDT

By Evan Sobol, Eliza Kruczynski, Rob Polansky, Mike Cerullo and Susan Raff

A championship parade for the UConn men’s basketball team has been set for Saturday in Hartford.

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UConn guard Jordan Hawkins declares for the 2023 NBA Draft

Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 3:52 PM EDT

By Evan Sobol

University of Connecticut men’s basketball guard Jordan Hawkins said he is declaring himself eligible for the NBA Draft.

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Houston responds to Gov. Lamont’s ‘butt ugly’ comment

Updated: Apr. 6, 2023 at 12:39 PM EDT

By Rob Polansky

Two of the Huskies’ five national titles were won in the city, the most recent of which came on Monday. It commended the team.

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Family seeks sentimental UConn hat left behind by a big fan

Updated: Apr. 5, 2023 at 2:10 PM EDT

By Rob Polansky

A family is looking for a little help from Husky Nation.

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Biden to host NCAA champs UConn, LSU; doesn’t mention Iowa

Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 7:15 PM EDT

By The Associated Press

President Biden tweeted Tuesday that LSU and Connecticut “showed us the best of what this country can be.”

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Hartford business happy to pump out UConn championship gear

Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 12:30 PM EDT

By Olivia Schueller

With a fifth NCAA title for the University of Connecticut men’s basketball team came fresh gear made in Connecticut.

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Fans welcome home UConn men’s basketball team for championship rally

Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 10:19 AM EDT

By Evan Sobol, Jay Kenney, Marcy Jones, Nkwa Asonye and Hector Molina

University of Connecticut men’s basketball fans is welcoming their national champions on Tuesday afternoon.

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UConn wins fifth national championship with victory over San Diego State

Updated: Apr. 4, 2023 at 6:11 AM EDT

By Marc Robbins, Rob Polansky, Evan Sobol and Erin Connolly

The University of Connecticut men’s basketball team won its fifth national championship with a 76-59 victory over San Diego State on Monday night.

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A chat Marc D’Amelio, father of Tik Tok stars Charli and Dixie, on UConn’s tournament run

Updated: Apr. 3, 2023 at 9:53 PM EDT

By Erin Connolly

D’Amelio is a UConn graduate and big Huskies fan.

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UConn helps pedal towards the future

Updated: Apr. 3, 2023 at 1:32 PM EDT

By Kristina Russo

As Uconn prepares to play against San Diego tonight for their fifth championship since 2014, the UConn band and cheerleaders spent their time giving back to the Houston community.

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When and where you can watch UConn in the national championship game

Updated: Apr. 3, 2023 at 12:52 PM EDT

By Rob Polansky and Eliza Kruczynski

Husky fever has gripped Connecticut.

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Gampel Pavilion watch party sold out

Updated: Apr. 3, 2023 at 7:04 AM EDT

By Olivia Kalentek and Hector Molina

A University of Connecticut men’s basketball team watch party at Gampel Pavilion has been officially sold out.

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UConn on to the national championship with victory over Miami

Updated: Apr. 2, 2023 at 8:03 AM EDT

By Olivia Schueller, Marc Robbins, Olivia Kalentek, Joe Zone, Bryant Reed, Erin Connolly and Evan Sobol

UConn is on to the national championship with a 72-59 win over Miami.

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Local watch parties held for UConn’s game against Miami

Updated: Apr. 1, 2023 at 4:12 PM EDT

By Evan Sobol and Mike Cerullo

Watch parties are being held across the state Saturday night for UConn’s Final Four game against Miami.

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Three UConn men’s basketball players fast for Ramadan

Updated: Apr. 1, 2023 at 2:57 PM EDT

By Stephanie Simoni

Three of the UConn men’s basketball players are fasting for Ramadan.

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Houston, we have a husky! Jonathan lands in time for Final Four

Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 12:37 PM EDT

By Rob Polansky, Evan Sobol and Dylan Fearon

Jonathan the Husky, the real life mascot of the University of Connecticut, landed in Houston just in time for the men’s basketball Final Four matchup against Miami.

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PHOTOS: UConn fans show their Husky Pride!

Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 12:24 PM EDT

By WFSB Staff

Fans around Connecticut are showing their Husky Pride as both the women’s and men’s basketball teams move forward in the NCAA tournament.

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UConn goes through final practices, preparations ahead of Final Four matchup

Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 12:07 PM EDT

By Marc Robbins and Rob Polansky

The University of Connecticut men’s basketball team is poised to take on Miami in the Final Four on Saturday.

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A chat with Andrea Hurley, UConn head coach Dan Hurley’s wife

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 8:35 PM EDT

By Erin Connolly

Channel 3′s Erin Connolly spent a good amount of time Thursday speaking with Andrea Hurley, the wife of UConn head coach Dan Hurley.

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UConn students start packing for trip to Houston

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 5:04 PM EDT

By Dylan Fearon

The Huskies are in Houston. Give it another day, and UConn students will be too.

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UConn arrives in Houston; team talks about preparation for Final Four matchup

Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 11:59 AM EDT

By Marc Robbins, Rob Polansky, Joe Zone and Erin Connolly

The University of Connecticut men’s basketball team arrived in Houston on Wednesday for the Final Four.

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UConn hosts fan send off ahead of Final Four trip

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 11:30 PM EDT

By Jay Kenney, Olivia Schueller and Dylan Fearon

The University of Connecticut men’s basketball is packing up and heading to Houston for the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament.

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UConn fans find ways to save on trip to Houston

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 5:47 PM EDT

By Dylan Fearon

Students are getting creative to try and save some cash. They’re getting some help too.

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UConn prepares for Final Four matchup; sendoff, watch party planned

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 12:46 PM EDT

By Rob Polansky and Nkwa Asonye

Tickets are available for a watch party on the University of Connecticut’s Storrs campus.

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Avery’s Soda makes special label for UConn basketball

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 8:21 PM EDT

By WFSB Staff

A New Britain soda company is bottling up all the Husky hype.

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Traveling to see UConn play in Final Four could cost a pretty penny

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 8:06 PM EDT

By Hector Molina

As we get closer to tip off for the UConn men in the Final Four, Husky fans are looking for the best deals to watch the team play in Houston.

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UConn’s pep band and cheer team get ready for Houston trip

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 6:59 PM EDT

By Dylan Fearon

The road to a championship continues for the UConn men’s basketball team.

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UConn prepares for Final Four date with Miami

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 10:38 AM EDT

By Olivia Schueller, Rob Polansky and Marc Robbins

The University of Connecticut men’s basketball team is Final Four bound.

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Miller, Wong rally Miami past Texas 88-81 for 1st Final Four

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 10:21 PM EDT

By The Associated Press and DAVE SKRETTA

In this maddest of Marches, it’s the first time since seeding began in 1979 that no team seeded better than No. 4 made the Final Four.

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UConn men’s basketball dominates Gonzaga, Headed to Houston for Final Four

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 9:05 AM EDT

By Rob Polansky, Marc Robbins, Jay Kenney, Luke Hajdasz and Dylan Fearon

The University of Connecticut men’s basketball team is hoping that, whatever happens in Vegas, it stays in Vegas.

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UConn routs Gonzaga 82-54 for first Final Four in 9 years

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 12:41 AM EDT

By The Associated Press

UConn kept up the pressure and kept making shots, blowing out yet another opponent and looking an awful lot like the favorite to win it all.

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Huskies lose to Buckeyes in Sweet 16 action on Saturday

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 6:14 PM EDT

By Rob Polansky and Joe Zone

The University of Connecticut women’s basketball team is poised to take on Ohio State in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament.

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UConn players profit off merch sales as tournament runs continue

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 7:52 PM EDT

By Dylan Fearon

Even though UConn men’s basketball is in Las Vegas and the women are in Seattle, the players are still making some money today on campus.

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UConn men’s basketball deals with hotel switch, stolen items on Las Vegas trip

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:24 PM EDT

By Marc Robbins

It’s a day of rest and recovery for the UConn men after their big Sweet 16 win Thursday night over Arkansas.

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Watch parties held for UConn basketball games

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 10:37 PM EDT

By Rob Polansky

Basketball fans clamoring to be amongst like-minded individuals can either celebrate or commiserate together at planned watch parties.

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March Madness: Sweet 16 begins from NYC to Las Vegas

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 8:53 AM EDT

By The Associated Press

Two No. 1 seeds, Kansas and Purdue, are already gone along with millions of busted brackets.

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Fans travel to Vegas for UConn; team forced to switch hotels

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:24 PM EDT

By Marc Robbins

The UConn Huskies are preparing for a Sweet 16 game on Thursday against Arkansas.