University of Connecticut NCAA News

In his first three exhibition games as a pro, former UConn guard A.J. Price has found himself in an unusual place at tipoff: sitting on the bench.

Tanzania might not be known as a great sporting nation beyond East Africa, but the country now boasts of the first ever international basketballer from the region to grace the world famous NBA, the US top basketball league.

Q: Hey Des, Now that Tyler's gone, how do you think we're going to match up again the rest of the Big East at the QB position? Thank Des, have a good 4th bro! GO HUSKIES! - Greg, New Haven.

The 76ers/New Jersey Nets entry in the Orlando Pro Summer League will include two fresh first-round draft choices, with the Nets sending Louisville's Terrence Williams to pair with the Sixers' Jrue Holiday.

Some young kids are going to have to step up: Jesse Joseph, A.J. Portee, Trevardo Williams .

Q: Hey Dez. Great coverage on UConn football! I'm just curious why people are still doubting UConn for next year.

The Los Angeles Clippers selected Oklahoma standout forward Blake Griffin as the No.

No. 1, Clippers: BLAKE GRIFFIN, power forward, Oklahoma, sophomore, 6-8 1/2, 248.

Indiana Pacers president Larry Bird usually doesn't let too much information out before the NBA draft.

Oklahoma forward Blake Griffin said he was unconcerned about the past as he faced the prospect of being taken by the long-time losing Los Angeles Clippers as first pick in Thursday's NBA Draft.

UConn 's last presence in the NBA draft, in 2006, was unprecedented. The Huskies matched Duke and North Carolina by having four players selected in the first round - Rudy Gay , Hilton Armstrong , Marcus Williams and Josh Boone .

Hasheem Thabeet canceled a pre-draft workout with the Grizzlies on Sunday citing a shoulder injury, but he also had plans to talk to other teams.

It's hard to argue which was UConn's most successful NBA Draft. Plenty of former Huskies' have heard their names called in recent years.

For the third consecutive season, the University of Connecticut is pleased to present its "Top Of The Rent" football ticket program.

Zach Frazer was named the starting quarterback coming out of spring practice, but that position is not set in stone.

UConn freshman Ater Majok has removed his name for consideration in the upcoming NBA Draft, but that doesn't necessarily mean the 6-foot-10 forward will suit up for the Huskies next season.

Stephen Curry had an interesting Q&A with The Baseline : "The Washington one is set, and after that it's still open.

UConn's Jeff Adrien may be considered undersized at power forward, but an impressive wingspan should work in his favor.

UConn football head coach Randy Edsall introduced the new team uniforms Tuesday afternoon during a press conference at Rentschler Field in East Hartford.

The University of Connecticut Division of Athletics will host a media opportunity on Tuesday, June 9, at 2:00 p.m. at Rentschler Field.