It is with a heavy heart that we deliver this week’s edition of The UConn Fast Break after the passing of Stanley Robinson. He was a whimsical talent and kindhearted soul who will be dearly missed. In his memory, this week’s newsletter highlights the best of his times in Storrs and beyond. Our thoughts are with the Robinson family and his community in Alabama.

Weekly Rewind

The latest UConn athletics news

From The UConn Blog:

• UConn Nation mourns the tragic death of Stanley “Sticks” Robinson

• Paige Bueckers adds Gatorade Female Athlete of the Year to her resume

• UConn men’s basketball lands first 2021 recruit in four-star Rashool Diggins

• Matchups with Vandy and Georgia State added to UConn football’s future slate

• Size up UConn’s biggest Big East competition: Jay Wright’s Villanova Wildcats

• UConn Foundation records best year ever with $26.4 million going to athletics

• Coach Hurley’s son, Drew, set to join UConn men’s basketball as walk-on

From Other Sources:

• One of Canada’s best in the 2021 class commits to UConn football

• UConn’s return automatically improves Big East baseball pedigree

• John Fanta sees UConn men’s basketball as immediate conference contenders

• UConn women’s volleyball wins AVCA Team Academic Award

• 2021 DB Deon McLean commits to UConn football after impressive virtual visit

• UConn men’s golf well-represented on list of All-American scholars

• Future Huskies playing together in Connecticut Collegiate Baseball League

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U Gotta See This

Video recommendations

• Stanley Robinson was a human highlight reel:

UConn, Great Pic

UConn history and history in the making

• He’s #21 in your program, but will always be #1 in our hearts:

Big League Buzz

Catch up on former UConn players working across the sports world

• Eastern Conference and Western Conference previews for Huskies in the WNBA

• Kemba Walker on his injury recovery and Celtics’ team chemistry

• UConn baseball product Anthony Kay makes Blue Jays’ Opening Day roster

• A slew of former Huskies make ESPN’s top 25 WNBA players under 25

• Rudy Gay’s size and experience will be pivotal to Spurs’ playoff hopes

• UConn tops list of colleges with the most players in the WNBA

• NY Liberty leaning on “baby vet” Kia Nurse’s leadership in the wubble

Memory Lane

Revisiting the history of UConn sports

• Take an in-depth look at the bond between Stanley Robinson and Coach Calhoun

• Read the full story of Robinson’s journey back onto the UConn roster, including his time at a sheet metal factory

• Sticks will stay forever young in the hearts of Huskies fans:

Weekly Fancast

Once UConn sports return, we’ll provide info for the week’s upcoming games in this space. Until then, enjoy some classic recommendations from the vault.

In the first round of the 2009 NCAA tournament, Sticks went off for 24 points on 11-17 shooting as the Huskies mopped the floor with the Chattanooga Mocs, 103-47.

Check out the game highlights below to see his full arsenal on display and CLICK HERE to enjoy the Huskies’ resounding opening-round victory:

In Memoriam:

Celebrating the life of a beloved Husky gone too soon

UConn fans and loved ones of Stanley “Sticks” Robinson took to social media to share their heartbreak over his passing, so much that “RIP Sticks” was trending on Twitter.

Whether they knew him personally or just admired his game from afar, there was no shortage of stories and sentiments shared to honor his life. Here are some of them:

• Kemba opened up about the tragic loss of his UConn teammate:

• We can all learn a lot from the Robinson Rules:

• Sticks bouncing out of this epic poster:

• Anthony was the Courant’s beat writer covering the men’s team during this time:

• Game recognized game:

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