University of Connecticut NCAA News

Being one of the most athletic and talented players in the league, Drummond has received criticism for being inconsistent in his play and is clearly a work in progress.

The University of Connecticut men's basketball team continued playing as if auditioning for the lead in a Talking Heads video, this time stopping off in upstate New York where the Huskies dropped a 85-67 decision to second-ranked Syracuse before 33,430 fans in the Carrier Dome on Tuesday afternoon.

Scoop Jardine sparked a game-deciding rally with 3-pointers on consecutive possessions in the closing minutes, and No.

Connecticut's Andre Drummond tries to score between Syracuse defenders during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Feb.

At least they went down fighting, which is a lot more than the UConn Huskies could say Monday night at Louisville, when they basically quit over the final 20 minutes.

It's tough playing college basketball on the interior. Opponents grab your jersey, jostle you, plant a forearm in your back.

Scoop Jardine sparked a game-deciding rally with 3-pointers on consecutive possessions in the closing minutes, and No.

The # 2 Orange will look to sweep rivalry week at the Carrier Dome on Saturday afternoon when they meet the UConn Huskies at 1 PM.

Syracuse University's Kris Joseph drives the lane in overtime against Georgetown at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse on Wednesday.

It's been a rough season for UConn, not made easier by the NCAA's attack of the school.

Five members of the women's team and three members of the men's basketball team are among those who achieved grade-point averages of at least 3.0 during the fall semester.

BEATING THE 2-3: UConn needs to knock down some jump shots if it has any chance of pulling an upset.

The NCAA has turned down the University of Connecticut's request for a waiver that would allow its men's basketball team to participate in the 2012-13 postseason, the school announced Friday.

With the talent and the depth of the Syracuse basketball team, many are saying the No.

Walker the best player in America. With Syracuse on the verge of breaking through in overtime, Walker took over and asserted himself as one of the most dominant players in the country.

Read this article by Pat Forde on Yahoo about UConn's proposed self penalties instead of 2013 NCAA ban.

Starting this month, two potential draft prospects will be looked at.A There's a heavy concentration for potential lottery picks:A three at Kentucky, three at UNC, two at Baylor, two at Florida, and the two players at Connecticut that will be profiled today.A Andre Drummond and Jeremy Lamb occupy positions of need for the Cavs; Drummond - a mammoth ... (more)

Calhoun remains on medical leave - University of Connecticut Official Athletics Site "I'm feeling better, but as of now, I wouldn't be able to coach," Calhoun said Tuesday.

Back in October, several months removed from the NCAA sanctioning the Huskies men's basketball team for chronically low APR scores, there was some confusion as to whether UConn would be able eligible to defend its 2011 national title.

The school currently would be barred from the NCAA tournament, a penalty for years of below-standard academic results, but it requested a waiver last month.