America's Red, White, and Blue!!!!
Or just call them UConn's Charles, Hayes, and Moore. Today UConn's latest version of the superstar trio of Sr. C Tina Charles, So. SG Tiffany Hayes, and Jr. SF Maya Moore were named to USA Basketball's 2009 World University Games team that will compete in Belgrade, Serbia from July 1-11, 2009. They will be joined by nine other college aged basketball stars from around the country. Hayes is the only freshman (sophomore to be) to make this year's squad. The team will be coached by Arizona State Head Coach Charli Turner Thorne, who returns to the USA sideline after assisting the USA women to a gold medal at the 2007 FIBA U21 World Championship. Her assistant coaches will be Michigan State Head Coach Suzy Merchant and Pepperdine Head Coach Julie Rousseau. The U.S. squad will continue training camp at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., through June 25, when the team departs for Belgrade, Serbia.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Today the University of Connecticut and Head Coach Geno Auriemma announced former Boston University basketball star Marisa Moseley as their newest Assistant Head Coach. She replaces former UConn Great Jamelle Elliot, who recently became the Head Coach of the University of Cincinnati's women's basketball team. Moseley worked two years as an assistant for Minnesota's Pam Borton, coaching post players and helping in recruiting and scouting. She also spent the 2006-07 season at Denver, helping the Pioneers to a 20-11 record, their first 20-plus win season since 2000-01.
"I met Marisa when I was at UConn at Coach Auriemma's camp," said Connecticut Sun and former UConn forward Asjha Jones. "We became friends right away. She's a great person. She immediately draws you in. She's that type of person. She'll be a lot like Jamelle, the person the players can go talk to. She's an awesome person, extremely likable. The players will accept her right away. She's very coachable, even as a coach."
"I met Marisa when I was at UConn at Coach Auriemma's camp," said Connecticut Sun and former UConn forward Asjha Jones. "We became friends right away. She's a great person. She immediately draws you in. She's that type of person. She'll be a lot like Jamelle, the person the players can go talk to. She's an awesome person, extremely likable. The players will accept her right away. She's very coachable, even as a coach."
Monday, May 04, 2009
Out of Left Field.....
UConn assistant women's basketball coach Jamelle Elliott will be named the next head coach of the University of Cincinnati Women's Basketball team at a press conference Tuesday at 4 p.m. A source in the UConn athletic office confirmed Elliott's hiring by the Bearcats to replace J. Kelley Hall, who had coached the team for the last two seasons. Elliott, a former UConn player who has been an assistant on Geno Auriemma's staff for the last 12 seasons, is the second assistant to leave Auriemma in the last two years. Tonya Cardoza left before last season to coach Temple.
UConn assistant women's basketball coach Jamelle Elliott will be named the next head coach of the University of Cincinnati Women's Basketball team at a press conference Tuesday at 4 p.m. A source in the UConn athletic office confirmed Elliott's hiring by the Bearcats to replace J. Kelley Hall, who had coached the team for the last two seasons. Elliott, a former UConn player who has been an assistant on Geno Auriemma's staff for the last 12 seasons, is the second assistant to leave Auriemma in the last two years. Tonya Cardoza left before last season to coach Temple.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Saturday, April 18, 2009
There is a little Parade this Sunday morning before the BIG Parade Sunday afternoon. When you open your paper tomorrow morning you will find that incoming UConn freshman (H.S. Sr) Kelly Farris was named to the 2008-09 Parade All America First Team. Fellow UConn commit (H.S. Jr) Samarie Walker was named to the Third Team. Baylor signee Brittney Griner was named the 2008-09 Parade National Player of the Year.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Add another UConn player to the list of National Players of the Year!!!
Today Renee Montgomery was informed she is the winner of the 2009 Honda Sports Award as the nation's top collegiate female basketball player. Winners are selected in each of the 12 NCAA-sanctioned sports by a panel of more than 1,000 NCAA administrators. Three other athletes are honored as the Division II Athlete of the Year, Division III Athlete of the Year and Inspiration Award winner. Each woman is selected not only for her superior athletic skills, but also for her leadership abilities, academic excellence and eagerness to participate in community service. At the end of the year, one deserving athlete will be chosen as the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year and receive the coveted Honda-Broderick Cup.
Today Renee Montgomery was informed she is the winner of the 2009 Honda Sports Award as the nation's top collegiate female basketball player. Winners are selected in each of the 12 NCAA-sanctioned sports by a panel of more than 1,000 NCAA administrators. Three other athletes are honored as the Division II Athlete of the Year, Division III Athlete of the Year and Inspiration Award winner. Each woman is selected not only for her superior athletic skills, but also for her leadership abilities, academic excellence and eagerness to participate in community service. At the end of the year, one deserving athlete will be chosen as the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year and receive the coveted Honda-Broderick Cup.
It's Official!!!
Connecticut Women's Basketball Head Coach Geno Auriemma has been named the USA Basketball Women's Senior National (Olympic) Team Head Coach today by the USA Basketball Committee. His reign will serve through the 2012 London Olympic Games. Auriemma says he will continue coaching the Huskies while also taking over as coach of the USA Basketball Women's Senior National Team.
With 24-year coaching veteran Auriemma at the helm, the U.S. will first look to capture the title at the 16th FIBA World Championship, scheduled to be played Sept. 23 – Oct. 3 in the Czech Republic, with an automatic berth to the 2012 Olympic Games being awarded to the gold medalist. Should the U.S. not finish with the gold medal in ‘10, it would have two additional chances to qualify for the Olympics: the 2011 FIBA Americas Olympic Qualifying Tournament (dates and site TBD); and 2012 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament (dates and site TBD). Auriemma, who currently owns an astounding 696-122 record for a stunning 85.1 winning percentage, heads up what many have termed the most successful basketball program of this decade, winning five of the nine NCAA crowns since 2000. At the helm of Connecticut since the 1985-86 season, his teams have captured a total of six NCAA titles (1995, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2009) in 10 Final Four appearances and collected a combined 32 regular season and Big East Conference Tournament championships. He is also the first women’s coach to guide a team to five straight Final Fours (2000-04).
"I don’t know if I can adequately describe my feelings and my emotions when I was asked to do this and how I felt ever since," said Auriemma. "It’s an opportunity that if you’re very fortunate comes once in your life and I never thought I would ever have this opportunity. It’s just overwhelming, the emotions that run through you. What an incredible honor it is to be selected."
"There is no better coach in America than Geno Auriemma and we are delighted to be able to have a coach of his caliber lead our women’s national team program through the 2012 Olympic Games," said USA Basketball Chairman Jerry Colangelo. "The USA Basketball women’s national team has achieved tremendous success over the years and as winners of the last four Olympic gold medals, the expectations remain very high. Geno’s success at UConn, both his win-loss record and the development of his players, speaks for itself and makes him a perfect choice to take hold of the reins."
"It’s amazing for coach Auriemma," said former Husky and two-time Olympic gold medalist Diana Taurasi. "I know as a player this is a lifetime opportunity to play for the best coach in basketball. It’s a dream come true for me, I always knew I would be his player again. I’m very happy. Coach has the passion and smarts to be a successful coach. He knows how to make talented players into a dominate unit and challenges players in ways no one can."
"I think that his being the USA Women’s National Team coach is going to be interesting," said two-time Olympic gold medalist Tamika Catchings. "I know that he knows how to win and obviously he knows what he's looking for in his players and his team to perform as a group. I’m definitely looking forward to coming back and playing with the USA National Team."
NOTE: The press conference will be available by 3:00 pm on HuskyVision.
Connecticut Women's Basketball Head Coach Geno Auriemma has been named the USA Basketball Women's Senior National (Olympic) Team Head Coach today by the USA Basketball Committee. His reign will serve through the 2012 London Olympic Games. Auriemma says he will continue coaching the Huskies while also taking over as coach of the USA Basketball Women's Senior National Team.
With 24-year coaching veteran Auriemma at the helm, the U.S. will first look to capture the title at the 16th FIBA World Championship, scheduled to be played Sept. 23 – Oct. 3 in the Czech Republic, with an automatic berth to the 2012 Olympic Games being awarded to the gold medalist. Should the U.S. not finish with the gold medal in ‘10, it would have two additional chances to qualify for the Olympics: the 2011 FIBA Americas Olympic Qualifying Tournament (dates and site TBD); and 2012 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament (dates and site TBD). Auriemma, who currently owns an astounding 696-122 record for a stunning 85.1 winning percentage, heads up what many have termed the most successful basketball program of this decade, winning five of the nine NCAA crowns since 2000. At the helm of Connecticut since the 1985-86 season, his teams have captured a total of six NCAA titles (1995, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2009) in 10 Final Four appearances and collected a combined 32 regular season and Big East Conference Tournament championships. He is also the first women’s coach to guide a team to five straight Final Fours (2000-04).
"I don’t know if I can adequately describe my feelings and my emotions when I was asked to do this and how I felt ever since," said Auriemma. "It’s an opportunity that if you’re very fortunate comes once in your life and I never thought I would ever have this opportunity. It’s just overwhelming, the emotions that run through you. What an incredible honor it is to be selected."
"There is no better coach in America than Geno Auriemma and we are delighted to be able to have a coach of his caliber lead our women’s national team program through the 2012 Olympic Games," said USA Basketball Chairman Jerry Colangelo. "The USA Basketball women’s national team has achieved tremendous success over the years and as winners of the last four Olympic gold medals, the expectations remain very high. Geno’s success at UConn, both his win-loss record and the development of his players, speaks for itself and makes him a perfect choice to take hold of the reins."
"It’s amazing for coach Auriemma," said former Husky and two-time Olympic gold medalist Diana Taurasi. "I know as a player this is a lifetime opportunity to play for the best coach in basketball. It’s a dream come true for me, I always knew I would be his player again. I’m very happy. Coach has the passion and smarts to be a successful coach. He knows how to make talented players into a dominate unit and challenges players in ways no one can."
"I think that his being the USA Women’s National Team coach is going to be interesting," said two-time Olympic gold medalist Tamika Catchings. "I know that he knows how to win and obviously he knows what he's looking for in his players and his team to perform as a group. I’m definitely looking forward to coming back and playing with the USA National Team."
NOTE: The press conference will be available by 3:00 pm on HuskyVision.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Breaking News...
via Press Release:
Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 1:30 pm ET
The Great Room, Alumni House
University of Connecticut
USA Basketball has scheduled a media press conference to announce the 2009-12 USA Basketball Women's National Team head coach, who will head the U.S. teams at the 2010 FIBA World Championship, if necessary the 2011 Olympic Qualifying Tournament and, if the United States qualifies, the 2012 Olympic Games.
The press conference will be streamed live online at: www.uconnhuskies.com
via Press Release:
Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 1:30 pm ET
The Great Room, Alumni House
University of Connecticut
USA Basketball has scheduled a media press conference to announce the 2009-12 USA Basketball Women's National Team head coach, who will head the U.S. teams at the 2010 FIBA World Championship, if necessary the 2011 Olympic Qualifying Tournament and, if the United States qualifies, the 2012 Olympic Games.
The press conference will be streamed live online at: www.uconnhuskies.com
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Join the UConn Bandwagon Parade...
Connecticut Govenor M. Jodi Rell announced today the state of CT and city of Hartford will host a parade on Sunday April 19, 2009, to congratulate and honor the 2008-09 UConn Women's Basketball Team for winning the 2009 NCAA Women's National Basketball Championship and the school's 6th title overall. The parade will take place at 3 pm near the Bushnell Park, Main Street, and Capitol Avenue areas of the city, and will begin and end at the State Capitol. A rally will take place on the north steps of the Capitol immediately following the parade.
"The UConn women's basketball team has a long tradition of success when it comes to the Big East and the NCAA National Championships. Husky fans rightly want to continue the state's wonderful tradition of giving these young women and their coaches the recognition and admiration they truly deserve. A parade in downtown Hartford is just one way to do just that - not only for the players, the coaches and the University, but for the thousands of fans of all ages who helped cheer them on to a perfect 39-0 season and a 6th NCAA (title). Frankly, the people of Connecticut needed some good news and the undefeated women's team provided it. Let's return the favor by lining the parade route and showing them how much they really mean to us." stated Gov. Rell.
Connecticut Govenor M. Jodi Rell announced today the state of CT and city of Hartford will host a parade on Sunday April 19, 2009, to congratulate and honor the 2008-09 UConn Women's Basketball Team for winning the 2009 NCAA Women's National Basketball Championship and the school's 6th title overall. The parade will take place at 3 pm near the Bushnell Park, Main Street, and Capitol Avenue areas of the city, and will begin and end at the State Capitol. A rally will take place on the north steps of the Capitol immediately following the parade.
"The UConn women's basketball team has a long tradition of success when it comes to the Big East and the NCAA National Championships. Husky fans rightly want to continue the state's wonderful tradition of giving these young women and their coaches the recognition and admiration they truly deserve. A parade in downtown Hartford is just one way to do just that - not only for the players, the coaches and the University, but for the thousands of fans of all ages who helped cheer them on to a perfect 39-0 season and a 6th NCAA (title). Frankly, the people of Connecticut needed some good news and the undefeated women's team provided it. Let's return the favor by lining the parade route and showing them how much they really mean to us." stated Gov. Rell.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Consensus...
Connecticut's Maya Moore completed the sweep of the five major 2008-09 WCBB National Player of the Year honors today after being named the winner of the 2009 Women's John Wooden Award. She is also the AP, Naismith, USBWA, and WBCA's National Player of the Year. In the Wooden Award voting, Moore finished with 176 points, followed by Oklahoma's Courtney Paris with 133 points, Louisville's Angel McCoughtry with 101 points, fellow Connecticut teammate Renee Montgomery with 97 points, and Maryland's Kristi Toliver with 68 points.
Also...McCoughtry, Montgomery, Moore, and Paris are also finalists for the 2009 Honda Sports Award for the nation's top collegiate female basketball player (the Honda Award recognizes winners in all 12 NCAA-sanctioned female sports).
Connecticut's Maya Moore completed the sweep of the five major 2008-09 WCBB National Player of the Year honors today after being named the winner of the 2009 Women's John Wooden Award. She is also the AP, Naismith, USBWA, and WBCA's National Player of the Year. In the Wooden Award voting, Moore finished with 176 points, followed by Oklahoma's Courtney Paris with 133 points, Louisville's Angel McCoughtry with 101 points, fellow Connecticut teammate Renee Montgomery with 97 points, and Maryland's Kristi Toliver with 68 points.
Also...McCoughtry, Montgomery, Moore, and Paris are also finalists for the 2009 Honda Sports Award for the nation's top collegiate female basketball player (the Honda Award recognizes winners in all 12 NCAA-sanctioned female sports).
ABC World News Person(s) of the Week...
The 2008-09 Undefeated 39-0 National Champion UConn Huskies
Watch the segment from ABC World News Tonight with Charles Gibson here.
The 2008-09 Undefeated 39-0 National Champion UConn Huskies
Watch the segment from ABC World News Tonight with Charles Gibson here.
Thursday, April 09, 2009
More great news from the recuiting front...
UConn's ever expanding recruiting class is now at four after the verbal commitment 5'11 SG Lauren Engeln (Laguna Hills, CA) on Thursday. Lauren, who was at the Final Four with her parents to watch UConn win its sixth national title, informed the coaches of her decision today according to her AAU coach Russ Davis. She is ranked 87th in the ESPN HoopGurlz Class of 2010. She joins 6'5 C Stefanie Dolson, 6'3 PF Michala Johnson, and 6'1 SF Samarie Walker as the high school juniors who have committed to UConn.
The last piece of UConn's recruiting class could be 5'10 PG Bria Hartley out of North Babylon High, who was named the Gatorade New York Player of the Year as a junior. Hartley was hoping to visit UConn this week but those plans fell through since UConn was in the Final Four and UConn coach Geno Auriemma was in New Jersey for Thursday's WNBA draft and will leave with Maya Moore Friday for the Wooden Award banquet.
UConn's ever expanding recruiting class is now at four after the verbal commitment 5'11 SG Lauren Engeln (Laguna Hills, CA) on Thursday. Lauren, who was at the Final Four with her parents to watch UConn win its sixth national title, informed the coaches of her decision today according to her AAU coach Russ Davis. She is ranked 87th in the ESPN HoopGurlz Class of 2010. She joins 6'5 C Stefanie Dolson, 6'3 PF Michala Johnson, and 6'1 SF Samarie Walker as the high school juniors who have committed to UConn.
The last piece of UConn's recruiting class could be 5'10 PG Bria Hartley out of North Babylon High, who was named the Gatorade New York Player of the Year as a junior. Hartley was hoping to visit UConn this week but those plans fell through since UConn was in the Final Four and UConn coach Geno Auriemma was in New Jersey for Thursday's WNBA draft and will leave with Maya Moore Friday for the Wooden Award banquet.
Follow along with the 2009 WNBA Draft at WNBA.com and find out where UConn's outstanding Senior PG Renee Montgomery will land. She is the NEW choice for the No. 1 Overall Pick in the lastest WNBA Mock Draft which belongs to the Atlanta Dream. The first round of the 2009 WNBA Draft will be televised live on ESPN2 at 3:00 pm. The second and third rounds will continue to be televised live on NBATV and ESPNU at 4:00 pm. Personally, I would love to see her in Phoenix with Taurasi, but after her performance in the Final 4, there is no way she will be on the board when the 5th Overall Pick rolls around.
The 2009 WNBA Draft Order (1st Rd):
1. Atlanta Dream
2. Washington Mystics
3. Chicago Sky
4. Minnesota Lynx
5. Phoenix Mercury
6. Indiana Fever
7. Sacramento Monarchs
8. New York Liberty
9. Minnesota Lynx (via Was via LA)
10. Connecticut Sun
11. Detroit Shock
12. Seattle Storm
13. Los Angeles Sparks (via Atl via SA)
The 2009 WNBA Draft Order (1st Rd):
1. Atlanta Dream
2. Washington Mystics
3. Chicago Sky
4. Minnesota Lynx
5. Phoenix Mercury
6. Indiana Fever
7. Sacramento Monarchs
8. New York Liberty
9. Minnesota Lynx (via Was via LA)
10. Connecticut Sun
11. Detroit Shock
12. Seattle Storm
13. Los Angeles Sparks (via Atl via SA)
Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Watch the Connecticut Women's Basketball 2009 National Championship Pep Rally LIVE now via WTNH News Ch. 8!
I must say I absolutely LOVE the new UConnHuskies.com! Way to go UConn...I am totally blown away by the National Championship coverage of Our Ladies...everyone check it out if you haven't already!!!!
Pep Rally Set....
The 2009 National Champion Connecticut women's basketball team will leave St. Louis at 1:00 pm ET today and is expected to return to Bradley International Airport at approximately 3:15 pm ET.
Upon arrival at Bradley, there will be a short public event (rain/shine). That event will include remarks from UConn Head Coach Geno Auriemma.
Upon arrival at Storrs, there will be a Championship Pep Rally in Gampel Pavilion. The doors to Gampel will open to the public at 3:00 pm and the team is expected to arrive in Storrs at approximately 4:30 pm. The event at Gampel is free and open to the public. The program will include the introduction of the team and also include brief comments from Coach Auriemma and a few players.
The 2009 National Champion Connecticut women's basketball team will leave St. Louis at 1:00 pm ET today and is expected to return to Bradley International Airport at approximately 3:15 pm ET.
Upon arrival at Bradley, there will be a short public event (rain/shine). That event will include remarks from UConn Head Coach Geno Auriemma.
Upon arrival at Storrs, there will be a Championship Pep Rally in Gampel Pavilion. The doors to Gampel will open to the public at 3:00 pm and the team is expected to arrive in Storrs at approximately 4:30 pm. The event at Gampel is free and open to the public. The program will include the introduction of the team and also include brief comments from Coach Auriemma and a few players.
A special Thank You to Our Outstanding Seniors...
Cassie Kerns, Renee Montgomery, and Tahirah Williams
...for an amazing four years and everything each of you contributed to this undefeated 2008-09 National Championship season!!!! Good Luck in everything you do in life!!!!
Cassie Kerns, Renee Montgomery, and Tahirah Williams
...for an amazing four years and everything each of you contributed to this undefeated 2008-09 National Championship season!!!! Good Luck in everything you do in life!!!!
Renee Montgomery's Legacy:
(Connecticut, Point Guard , 06-09)
Thank you so much Renee for 4 incredible years!!!! We will miss you!!!! Good Luck on your future whereever it may take you!!!!
Accomplishments:
NCAA WCBB Champion, Undefeated 39-0 (09)
NCAA Final Four All-Tournament Team (09)
3-time UConn Captain (07,08,09)
2-time State Farm All-American (08,09)
All-Big East First Team (07, 08, 09)
AP First Team All-American (09)
AP Third Team All-American (08)
AP All-American Honorable Mention (07)
Honda Sports Award (Nation's Top Collegiate Basketball Player) (09)
Francis Pomeroy Naismith Award (Nation's Top Player Under 5'8) (09)
Nancy Lieberman Award (Nation's Top Point Guard) (09)
Lowe's Senior CLASS Award All-Senior First Team (09)
John Wooden All-American (09)
USBWA All-American (09)
Big East Sportsmanship Award (09)
Big East Freshman of the Year (06)
NCAA Tournament All-Regional Team (06,07,08,09)
Milestones:
No.1 Games Played, Career (150)
No.1 Assists, Game (13)
No.2 3-pt FG's Made, Season (99)
No.3 Assists, Career (632)
No.4 Assists, Season (199)
No.4 3-pt FG's Made, Career(254)
No.5 Steals, Career (266)
No.6 Points, Career (1990)
No.7 Points, Season (644)
Tuesday, April 07, 2009
1 Seed Connecticut Huskies (39-0)
Results: Connecticut 76, Louisville 54
Player of the Game: Jr. C Tina Charles
Defensive Player of the Game: RJr. SF Kalana Greene
Freshman Player of the Game: Fr. SG Tiffany Hayes
Stat of the Game: FG%: UConn 50%, Louisville 31%
2008-09 NCAA Women's Basketball National Champions!!!
2009 Final Four Most Outstanding Player:
Jr. C Tina Charles, Connecticut
2009 Final Four All-Tournament Team:
Sr. PG Renee Montgomery, Connecticut
So. SF Maya Moore, Connecticut
Sr. SF Angel McCoughtry, Louisville
Jr. C Jayne Appel, Stanford
Results: Connecticut 76, Louisville 54
Player of the Game: Jr. C Tina Charles
Defensive Player of the Game: RJr. SF Kalana Greene
Freshman Player of the Game: Fr. SG Tiffany Hayes
Stat of the Game: FG%: UConn 50%, Louisville 31%
2008-09 NCAA Women's Basketball National Champions!!!
2009 Final Four Most Outstanding Player:
Jr. C Tina Charles, Connecticut
2009 Final Four All-Tournament Team:
Sr. PG Renee Montgomery, Connecticut
So. SF Maya Moore, Connecticut
Sr. SF Angel McCoughtry, Louisville
Jr. C Jayne Appel, Stanford
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