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New Era For Jeff Hathaway At Hofstra

Uconn Women's Basketball Posted 1 day ago

... violations involving Nate Miles, was cited for not promoting “an atmosphere of compliance,” causing the loss of scholarships and the suspension of Jim Calhoun for three Big East games this season.... Continue Reading »

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Former UConn AD Hathaway Lands at Hofstra

Zagsblog Posted 2 days ago

Assistant basketball coach Pat Sellers was an assistant at UConn under Jim Calhoun. And former UConn guard Jamal Coombs-McDaniel transferred to Hofstra and will be eligible this year. For the past yea Continue Reading »

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Kentucky Wildcats News: Saturday morning quickies takes you surfing

A Sea of Blue Posted 4 days ago

... championships idea a good one // College Basketball Nation Blog - ESPN I think this is a good idea, and one who's time has long since come. Is Jim Calhoun more likeable if he watches American Idol?... Continue Reading »

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A state governor leads push to revive the UConn-Boston College rivalry

The Dagger Posted 5 days ago

... because plenty of bitterness exists on both sides. Angered that the Eagles weren't upfront about their intentions to leave the Big East, UConn coach Jim Calhoun told the Hartford Courant in 2003 he... Continue Reading »

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Is Jim Calhoun more likeable if he watches American Idol?

Beyond the Arc Posted 5 days ago

Thursday was Jim Calhoun’s 70th birthday, and, as Dan Martin laid out for you, things haven’t exactly been great from Calhoun since he turned 69. John Calipari is Public Enemy No. 1 when it... Continue Reading »

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UConn Makes Nice

Duke Basketball Report Posted 6 days ago

... serious turmoil, UConn wants to renew ties with BC, formerly a Big East stablemate but now of course in the ACC. This of course after UConn’s Jim Calhoun swore to never play the Eagles again... Continue Reading »

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Connecticut Governor Daniel Molloy Want Boston College, UConn To Bury The Hatchet

BC Interruption Posted 6 days ago

... stated in 2006 that "there are no plans to play UConn in football or in basketball any time in the future." Similarly, UConn head coach Jim Calhoun has been vocal in his stance that the Huskies shoul Continue Reading »

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CBT: At 70, Calhoun faces plenty of challenges

NBC Sports Posted 6 days ago

CBT: As Jim Calhoun celebrates his 70th birthday, the UConn program he built faces an exodus of talent and a postseason ban. Continue Reading »

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Jim Calhoun at 70 … And In His Own Words

UConn Men's Basketball Posted 6 days ago

  Today is Jim Calhoun’s 70th birthday, and he graciously sat down with me earlier this week for a lengthy interview. The finished product appears in The Courant. There was much more -  the... Continue Reading »

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As Jim Calhoun celebrates 70th birthday, challenges lie ahead

Beyond the Arc Posted 6 days ago

Jim Calhoun is in a much different position this year, celebrating his 70th birthday Thursday, than he was one year ago, celebrating his 69th. One year ago, Calhoun was coming off a national championship... Continue Reading »

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John Calipari in Connecticut; Jim Calhoun Has Announced His Return Before

UConn Men's Basketball - New Haven Register Posted 6 days ago

Warning: If you hate John Calipari and have any preconceived notions about what a dirty scoundrel he is, don't read this story. Or, better yet, maybe you should.Calipari was in Stratford Wednesday night,... Continue Reading »

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On 70th Birthday, Jim Calhoun Looking Forward

Hartford Courant Posted 7 days ago

STORRS — If today is like most days for Jim Calhoun, and most likely it will be, he will leave his home in Pomfret about 8 a.m., stop at the same place to buy an armload of newspapers, a banana and... Continue Reading »

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Kevin Ollie no longer UConn’s coach-in-waiting?

Beyond the Arc Posted 8 days ago

Almost immediately after he was hired back in 2010, the assumption was made that Kevin Ollie — a former UConn Husky and a 13-year NBA veteran — was brought in to be Jim Calhoun’s coach-in-waiting.... Continue Reading »

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UConn will not name a coach-in-waiting to replace Jim Calhoun

The Uconn Blog Posted 8 days ago

Kevin Ollie may one day succeed Jim Calhoun as UConn's head basketball coach, but he won't be doing it as UConn's coach-in-waiting. At least not yet. New UConn athletic director Warde... Continue Reading »

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The Sunshine Kid: Joel Berry

Blue Devil Nation Posted 9 days ago

Coaches Mike Krzyzewski, Jim Calhoun, and Billy Donovan watched the then rising sophomore play, at times, over the course of the limited July period, but he’s anxious to show the improvements in Continue Reading »

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Calhoun OK With Manuel's Decision On Coach-In-Waiting

Hartford Courant Posted 9 days ago

No Surprise: Athletic Director Nixes That SuggestionUConn athletic director Warde Manuel told the Associated Press on Monday that he has no plans to name a designated successor for basketball coach Jim... Continue Reading »

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The Week In Review

VU Hoops Posted 11 days ago

There is no Andre Drummond or Hasheem Thabeet or Alex Oriakhi on the roster. This team — whether it’s led by Jim Calhoun, Kevin Ollie or someone else — must tap into Wright’s b Continue Reading »

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Jim Calhoun said he'd announce his career status over a month ago, so what's is he doing?

The Uconn Blog Posted 11 days ago

Today's May fifth, which makes it a) Cinco de Mayo, b) Kentucky Derby Day, c) a Saturday and d) way past Jim Calhoun's self-imposed deadline to announce wether or not he'd coach next... Continue Reading »

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Jon Teitel's Coaching Greats: CCSU's Bill Detrick

CollegeHoops.net Posted 12 days ago

He learned a lot from Coach Jim Calhoun. JT: After stepping down in 1988 you took one year off before spending a year as coach at the Coast Guard Academy. How did you enjoy the year off, and why di Continue Reading »

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Huskies Add a Big Man

Longhorn Digest (Scout) Posted 13 days ago

He knows it’s pretty much a lock that the Huskies won’t be eligible for the 2013 NCAA Tournament. And he has no idea how much longer Jim Calhoun will be coaching at UConn. Continue Reading »

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