Kevin Ollie’s struggles have been discussed the entire season by UConn fans, and with good reason. The team is currently 9-7 with few good wins—and multiple bad losses—one year after a sub-.500 season. In many ways, the program has regressed under his tenure, even though it may not be all his fault, and things may finally be coming to a breaking point between Ollie and the athletic office.
But last night, Ollie had his best individual coaching performance in quite some time, drawing up a strong gameplan that counteracted a reputable Central Florida defense and maximized the Huskies’ chances of winning—an advantage the players made the most of, leading the entire way through a 62-53 win.