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Weekly Rewind

The latest UConn athletics news

From The UConn Blog:

• UConn women’s basketball destroys Villanova to stay unbeaten:

• Andre Jackson to miss time after breaking wrist, UConn men’s basketball staying on campus over winter break, and scheduling updates for Hurley’s Huskies

• National Signing Day brings UConn football’s 2021 class into focus

• UConn men’s hockey loses tight game to No. 15 UMass Lowell then blown out by No. 10 UMass during forgettable weekend for Huskies

• Breaking down how UConn women’s basketball has fared so far plus a holiday wishlist for the Huskies in 2021

• Fresh takes on UConn basketball from The UConn Pod and Chasing Perfection

From Other Sources:

• UConn student-athletes contracting coronavirus at alarming rate:

• In-depth analysis of UConn men’s basketball’s defensive strategy v. Creighton

• Val Ackerman, Big East happy to have Huskies back home

• UConn soccer lands national high school player of the year, Scott Testori

• Envisioning March Madness in a one-city bubble

• UConn named women’s college basketball Team of the Week

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U Gotta See This

Video highlights

A special gift for your eyes and ears:

UConn, Great Pic

Photos of UConn’s finest

These three gave Nova a nightmare before Christmas:

Coach’s Corner

Find out what UConn coaches are up to on and off the court

• Geno had plenty to say after his team’s win over the Wildcats:

• Coach Hurley shares his thoughts on today’s Big East, sets expectations for March Madness with COVID-19 cloud looming

• Get to know UConn baseball’s fearless leader, Jim Penders

• Coach Edsall loves to put the pride of UConn football in the spotlight:

Big League Buzz

Catch up on former UConn players working across the sports world

• Richard Hamilton, Swin Cash on ballot for basketball hall of fame, with Rip joining some familiar faces on the men’s side:

• Tina Charles praises Maya Moore for inspirational impact

• Kemba Walker’s injury keeps him sidelined while his wardrobe drums up drama

• Though she may not have been an athlete while in Storrs, this proud UConn alum is making her name well known in the wide world of sports:

Happy Howlidays

Enjoy Huskies-themed holiday fun!

• If you want world-class sledding, you go to Horsebarn Hill:

• Jonathan XIV tries his best to steal the show:

• Having the Huskies back in the Big East is the greatest gift of all:

Cause We Care

Learn about non-profits and causes worthy of UConn Nation’s support

Saying that it’s been a difficult week for the family of future UConn QB Tyler Phommachanh would be a drastic understatement. Only one day after the passing of their beloved grandma, Tyler and his family lost their home and all their belongings in a tragic fire. Out of a desire to help these cherished members of the Stratford community overcome this devastating occurrence, their loved ones and neighbors have formed a GoFundMe page.

CLICK HERE to make a donation to Phommachanhs and help them gets back on their feet after suffering so much loss during the holidays.

Final Play

A parting sentiment from The UConn Fast Break team

One last clip of Geno telling us how he really feels about his team’s defense:

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