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Ollie Has Huskies Finding Ways To Win
The Hartford Courant– Twice this weekend, Kevin Ollie referred to the concept of "learning how to win." The UConn men's basketball team has been in a number of close games this season and four times has experienced the ultimate test – overtime. "We're finding...Tags: Michigan State Spartans, Connecticut Huskies, Pittsburgh Panthers, Marquette Golden Eagles, Big East Conference
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Tolksdorf Gets Some Minutes
The Hartford CourantKevin Ollie had a new wrinkle for the UConn game on Sunday: Leon Tolksdorf. The seldom-used freshman from Germany was rewarded for his efforts in practice with some important minutes, eight in the first half, and he hit a three-pointer to temporarily...Tags: Connecticut Huskies, Kevin Ollie, Providence Friars, Shabazz Napier, Niels Giffey
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Not Pretty, But Fun
There were some ugly numbers in UConn's 82-79 OT win at Providence Thursday, but it was an entertaining Big East slugfest. The score was tied 15 times before UConn won in Providence for the first time since Jan. 28, 2006. The Huskies... t were...Tags: St. John's Red Storm, Connecticut Huskies, Vincent Council, Flu, Providence Friars
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UConn Notebook: Calhoun Ready When It Counted
The Hartford CourantOmar Calhoun's freshman year has not always been the stuff of dreams. He has struggled to find his shot at times, and his ball-handling skills have been challenged. But his confidence, at least to those around him, hasn't waned. "Omar has enough...Tags: Connecticut Huskies, Flu, Dunkin' Donuts, George Blaney, College Sports
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UConn Enters Tough Venue For Game Vs. Providence
The Hartford CourantKevin Ollie doesn't spend a lot of time reminiscing about his playing career, but there was one moment that still stands out. "It was a good memory, just a fortunate thing that happened," Ollie said, referring to his winning basket against Providence on...Tags: Rutgers Scarlet Knights, Vincent Council, Connecticut Huskies, Kevin Ollie, Providence Friars
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Huskies Comeback Falls Short; Pitt Wins, 69-61
The Hartford CourantNo one doubted that there would be days like these for the UConn men's basketball team, given its composition, days when the Huskies would be pushed around, give up crucial baskets down the stretch and lose on the road in the Big East. But, of course,...Tags: University of Connecticut Men's Basketball Program, Kevin Ollie, Pittsburgh Panthers, Connecticut Huskies, College Basketball
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Louisville Shows Why It's No. 1, Dominating UConn In Second Half
The Hartford CourantShabazz Napier was sitting there, large ice pack on his left shoulder, pain of various kinds showing on his face. "I didn't give enough to my teammates," he said. "As a leader, I should have given more. I always feel like I should be giving 100...Tags: Connecticut Huskies, Kevin Ollie, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Pittsburgh Panthers, Shabazz Napier
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Kris Dunn's Intensity At Providence Has Rubbed Off On Teammates
The Hartford CourantProvidence had a five-point lead with 26 seconds left when Kris Dunn let his intensity get the best of him. After a scramble for a loose ball, he pushed Villanova's Ryan Aricidicacono to the ground and drew a technical foul. The Friars survived it and...Tags: Kevin Ollie, Connecticut Huskies, Vincent Council, Providence Friars, Dunkin' Donuts
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UConn Must Rebound From Tough Loss To Louisville
The Hartford CourantNow comes the test. Up until now, it had been mostly exuberance, wins, upsets and close defeats for UConn. Then the Huskies ran up against the No. 1 team in the nation and were taken down. They have scars and bruises. Were they taken out? That's what...Tags: Pittsburgh Panthers, Kevin Ollie, Connecticut Huskies, Shabazz Napier, Louisville Cardinals
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UConn Men: Looking Back And Looking Forward
The Hartford CourantThe UConn men crossed the halfway mark with an uplifting win at Notre Dame, and began the second half with an exciting, but ultimately disappointing loss to No. 1 Louisville. With no postseason, the Huskies' goal for 2012-13 is more abstract — to...Tags: Michigan State Spartans, Washington Huskies, Connecticut Huskies, Louisville Cardinals, College Sports
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Terrence Samuel Wants To Keep Making Noise Next Season With UConn Basketball Team
The Hartford CourantWillma Samuel moved her family across the borough, to a quiet street in the South Canarsie section of Brooklyn. "I wanted Terrence to grow up with peace," she said, referring to the youngest, by far, of her three boys. "My older sons grew up where it...Tags: Connecticut Huskies, Kevin Ollie, Shabazz Napier, Basketball, Football
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UConn, Pitt: Many Similarities
The Hartford CourantPITTSBURGH — The Huskies can expect more of the same, perhaps with the volume turned up. "They're tough, just like Louisville," coach Kevin Ollie said of Pittsburgh. "They're scrappy, just like Louisville. We've got to keep them out of transition,...Tags: Pittsburgh Panthers, Connecticut Huskies, Wisconsin-Milwaukee Panthers, ESPN (tv network), Louisville Cardinals
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