Vandy, UConn meet in Legends Classic
UConn and Vanderbilt are set to square off in the Legends ClassicNOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
2UCONN HUSKIES 4-3 · 10TH IN BIG EAST
4-3 · 10TH IN BIG EAST
The Latest: Florida heads to 'Bubbleville' for hoop games
Florida’s men’s basketball team has signed on for a trip to Mohegan Sun in Connecticut for two midweek games in “Bubbleville.”NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arizona State routs Houston Baptist 100-77 in home opener
Marcus Bagley scored 21 points, fellow freshman Josh Christopher added 17 and No. 18 Arizona State used a huge first-half run to rout Houston Baptist 100-77NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Game against Vandy won't happen Bouknight and the Huskies won't be playing Vanderbilt in the opening round of the Legends Classic tournament after the Commodores had to withdraw to due COVID-19 problems within th...
Impact Bouknight and the program are currently without an opponent for Tuesday's scheduled game. It's currently unclear if they'll play a replacement team or just play the winner of BYU-USC in the championship game Wednesday.
NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Missouri men's basketball cancels its trip to Mohegan Sun The Tigers opted out of their scheduled trip to Connecticut amid uncertainty. The team is searching for other games to play instead.
NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Missouri men's basketball cancels its trip to Mohegan Sun The Tigers opted out of their scheduled trip to Connecticut amid uncertainty. The team is searching for other games to play instead.
NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Grayson lifts Army over Central Connecticut 79-57
Lonnie Grayson had a career-high 24 points as Army easily beat Central Connecticut 79-57NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Comes close to double-double Bouknight recorded 20 points (7-12 Pt, 1-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and three steals in the 102-75 win over Central Connecticut on Wednesday.
Impact Bouknight had a terrific performance to start the season in the explosive win Wednesday. The guard came just shy of posting a double-double and went 58% on the floor to lead the team in points. He was very versatile in the win and will be a big factor for the Huskies this year.
NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Available for Friday's game Martin (suspension) is available for Friday's game against Hartford, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Martin was suspended for the season opener for playing in an unsanctioned summer league game, but that will be the extent of his punishment. The junior forward will play Friday. A transfer from Rhode Island, Martin's role in Connecticut's rotation is to be determined.
NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
UConn hosts neighbor Hartford with defense on its mind UConn will look to go to 2-0 when the Huskies host in-state Hartford Friday night in Storrs, Conn., in a game between two schools separated by just about 30
NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • SI.COM
UConn, led by James Bouknight, takes an opening victory amid tough circumstances The UConn Huskies, previously idled by COVID-19 protocols, struggled a bit before breezing past Central Connecticut State.
NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Stuffs stat sheet in opener Jackson registered four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six assists, five rebounds and a block in 19 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 102-75 win over Central Connecticut.
Impact The freshman made a good impression in the season debut, contributing on both ends of the court while logging 19 minutes off the bench. Jackson might not jump into the starting lineup any time soon, but he could be a decent weapon off the bench based on what he did in this game. His next chance to play will come Friday against Hartford.
NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Does not feature Wednesday Garry didn't play in Wednesday's 102-75 win over Central Connecticut.
Impact Garry didn't play in the season-opening game for the Huskies, though his help wasn't really required and he's not likely to play a big role for the team this year. His next chance to see action will come Friday against Hartford, but it remains to be seen whether he will be healthy enough to take the court.
NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bouknight lifts UConn over Central Connecticut 102-75 STORRS, Conn. (AP) — James Bouknight had 20 points as UConn easily defeated Central Connecticut 102-75 on Wednesday night.
NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Bouknight lifts UConn over Central Connecticut 102-75 James Bouknight had 20 points as UConn easily defeated Central Connecticut 102-75 on Wednesday night.
NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Bouknight lifts UConn over Central Connecticut 102-75 STORRS, Conn. (AP) — James Bouknight had 20 points as UConn easily defeated Central Connecticut 102-75 on Wednesday night. R.J. Cole had 17...
NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • SFCHRONICLE.COM
Bouknight lifts UConn over Central Connecticut 102-75
James Bouknight had 20 points as UConn easily defeated Central Connecticut 102-75NOVEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Wednesday Carlton will come off the bench in Wednesday's game against Central Connecticut, Charlotte Carroll of The Athletic reports.
Impact After starting every game last season, Carlton will begin the 2020-21 campaign on the bench. He averaged 7.8 points and 6.1 rebounds per game last year. Tyler Polley will start at center in his place.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Suspended for opener Martin has been suspended for the season opener against Central Connecticut for playing in an unsanctioned summer league game, Jeff Goodman of WatchStadium.com reports.
Impact The summer league game took place in the middle of Martin's transfer from Rhode Island to Connecticut. It looks like Martin should be able to return for Friday's game against Hartford. He should play a sizable role this season after averaging 12.8 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.5 three-pointers per game last season.
NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
UConn hoping return to Big East will improve fortunes
UConn, a charter member of the Big East Conference, is hoping its return to the league this season will help restore the program to a perennial national title contenderNOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Plans finalized to have 40 teams in Mohegan "Bubbleville"
Final plans were announced Thursday for 11 days of college basketball this month inside a modified bubble at the Mohegan Sun in ConnecticutNOVEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Florida tweaks schedule again, now opening with UMass Lowell
Florida is shuffling its basketball schedule againNOVEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
More than 30 colleges await Connecticut basketball 'bubble' The Mohegan Sun is completing plans to host more than 30 college basketball teams as it becomes a modified bubble for...
OCTOBER 23, 2020 • USATODAY.COM
More than 30 colleges await Connecticut basketball 'bubble'
The Mohegan Sun is completing plans to host more than 30 college basketball teams as it becomes a modified bubble for several early season tournaments, including two moved from New...OCTOBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
