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American Stories: Hurley Becomes A Perfect Fit At UConn

UConn’s new head coach is well-versed in in the Huskies storied history and has his sights firmly set on a return to glory in Storrs

by Dick Weiss

The University of Connecticut men’s basketball team built the first real dynasty in New England when Hall of Fame coach Jim Calhoun led the Huskies to NCAA championships in 1999, 2004 and 2011.

Calhoun set the bar high, and one of his former players, Kevin Ollie, maintained that standard in his second year. The Huskies gave an immediate kick-start to the American Athletic Conference in the 2013-14 season as UConn completed a magical run to its fourth NCAA title.