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13 hrs ago | Hartford Courant

A.J. Price Impressing Pacers

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.

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Wed Jul 08, 2009

AllAfrica.com

Tanzania: Rookie Thabeet Now a Grizzly in the NBA

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.

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Related Topix: Hasheem Thabeet, Sports, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, Connecticut Huskies NCAA Basketball, World News, Africa

Mon Jul 06, 2009

The Hartford Courant

July 2: How Does UConn Stack Up At QB Vs. Rest Of BE?: Desmond Conner | UCONN Football

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.

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Sat Jul 04, 2009

Philly.com

Sixerville: The New Jersey Connection

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.

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Thu Jul 02, 2009

The Hartford Courant

, Breaking News, Breaking...: Desmond Conner | UCONN Football

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

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Tue Jun 30, 2009

The Hartford Courant

June 24: Why Are People Doubting UConn For Next Season?: Desmond Conner | UCONN Football

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

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Sun Jun 28, 2009

Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Clippers take Griffin with top pick

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

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Fri Jun 26, 2009

KSWB-TV San Diego

NBA draft: Pick-by-pick capsules

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

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Thu Jun 25, 2009

The Herald Bulletin

Pacers take Hansbrough in first round

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

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Reuters

Griffin expected to be top pick by Clippers in 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.

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Tue Jun 23, 2009

The Hartford Courant

3 Huskies Playing Into NBA Draft Picture

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 .

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Sun Jun 21, 2009

PhillyBurbs.com

Thabeet cites shoulder in canceling workout

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.

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Sat Jun 20, 2009

News Times

Sizing up UConn in NBA draft

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.

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Thu Jun 18, 2009

Hartford Courant

UConn Announces Football Ticket Package

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

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Tue Jun 16, 2009

The Daily Campus

A lot of holes to fill

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

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Related Topix: Zach Frazer, Sports, NCAA Sports, Connecticut Huskies NCAA Football, NCAA Football, Jordan Todman, Tyler Lorenzen, Donald Brown, Robbie Frey

Connecticut Post

UConn's Majok pulls out of NBA Draft

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.

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Sun Jun 14, 2009

Daily Thunder

Saturday Bolts - Weekend Edition

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

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Related Topix: Sports, Oklahoma City Thunder, NBA Basketball, Russell Westbrook, NBA Players, Milwaukee Bucks, Charlie Villanueva, NCAA Basketball, Hasheem Thabeet, Connecticut Huskies NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports

Fri Jun 12, 2009

Boston Globe

He feels NBA is within reach

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

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Related Topix: Sports, NBA Basketball, Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Hornets, NCAA Basketball, NCAA Sports, Connecticut Huskies NCAA Basketball, Jeff Adrien, Hasheem Thabeet

Wed Jun 10, 2009

Hartford Courant

UConn Football Unveils New Uniforms

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

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Related Topix: Scott Lutrus, Robert McClain, Anthony Sherman, Desi Cullen, Sports, NCAA Sports, Connecticut Huskies NCAA Football, NCAA Football, Dave Teggart

Tue Jun 09, 2009

The Hartford Courant

New Unis? Indeed: Desmond Conner | UCONN Football

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

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Related Topix: Sports, NCAA Sports, Connecticut Huskies NCAA Football, NCAA Football, Robert Vaughn, Scott Lutrus, Anthony Sherman, Desi Cullen

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