The Latest Breaking News from UConn

Don’t Bet Against Rick Pitino Bringing St. John's Back to Relevance

The former Louisville and Iona coach will be hungry for another shot at the Big Dance next year as he takes over with the Red Storm.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 20, 2023

The complete power rankings of the remaining men’s March Madness teams before the Sweet 16

Ranking the remaining teams from 16 to 1.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 20, 2023

Jay Bilas Doubles Down on Team He Picked to Win NCAA Tournament

The ESPN college hoops analyst remains confident in his choice after the opening weekend.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 20, 2023

Don’t Look Now, But UConn Has Found Its Second Gear

The Huskies have rebounded from a midseason skid and now look like one of the more dominant teams heading to the Sweet 16.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 20, 2023

UConn men’s basketball headed to Sweet 16 for first time since 2014 after beating Saint Mary’s, 70-55

ALBANY, N.Y. – The UConn men’s basketball team is headed back to the Sweet 16 for the first time in nine years.

Tribune News Service · Mar 20, 2023

Aaliyah Edwards leads the way as UConn women defeat Vermont, 95-52, in NCAA opener

STORRS, Conn. — Dorka Juhász tipped the ball away from Vermont forward Aryana Dizon and passed it off to Aaliyah Edwards to get the fast break going. The 6-foot-3 forward then sprinted to the other end of the court in a flash and scored a layup plus the foul.

Tribune News Service · Mar 18, 2023

Iona Couldn't Take Down UConn—But All Eyes Are Still on Rick Pitino

No. 13 Iona played a strong game against the Huskies on Friday, but looming speculation about the Gaels head coach’s next move nearly distracted from the action.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 18, 2023

Dom Amore: It was shaky for a while, but UConn issues statement, breathes sigh of relief with second-half revival

ALBANY, N.Y. — That worst nightmare was materializing, the worst-case scenario playing out.

Tribune News Service · Mar 18, 2023

Ian Powers: After UConn beats Iona in NCAA first round, is St. John’s on Rick Pitino’s horizon?

NEW YORK — In a tale of two coaches, Danny Hurley’s UConn Huskies made a statement in the second half against Iona on Friday.

Tribune News Service · Mar 18, 2023

Rick Pitino Noncommittal on Future at Iona After Loss to UConn

The Gaels coach has been linked to several college hoops jobs across the country.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 18, 2023