Athletics

Former Husky Caron Butler celebrates his induction into Huskies of Honor along with his former coach, Jim Calhoun, and his daughter. (UConn Athletic Communications Photo)

Former Husky Caron Butler Makes Gift to Basketball Champions Center

Butler and his wife Andrea hope to inspire others to donate to UConn's student-athletes.

Megan Chapman, left, Odrine Belot, and Alana Pearl on the track at the Sherman Family Sports Complex on Sept. 18, 2015. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Good-Luck Charms and Game-Day Rituals

What some UConn student-athletes do to get their heads in the game.

Student-athlete Greg Baliko (Men’s Swimming) in class on March 8, 2016. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Student-Athlete Strong: Greg Baliko

The Academic All-American swimmer says learning to balance the demands of a varsity sport with a full class load has to start during freshman year.

Student-athlete Ryan Radue '15 (BUS) (baseball) studying on Feb. 18, 2016. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Student-Athlete Strong: Ryan Radue

To baseball pitcher Ryan Radue, whose team supported him through cancer treatment, being a Husky means being part of a tight-knit family.

David Benedict, center, is introduced as the new Athletic Director by Board of Trustees Chairman Larry McHugh and University President Susan Herbst, at a press conference held at the Burton Family Football Complex today. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

New UConn Director of Athletics Named

David Benedict of Auburn University was formally introduced as UConn's new Director of Athletics at a press conference on Monday.

Finalists for the 2016 USA Women's Basketball team try out in the Werth Family UConn Basketball Champions Center during the Olympic Training camp Feb. 21-23. (Stephen Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)

Inside the Olympic Training Camp

Current and former Husky greats were prominent among the nation's top women's basketball players at the Olympic Training Camp in Storrs.

Sue Bird '02 (CLAS).

Highs, Lows, and Weird Moments for Sue Bird ’02

Former Husky standout Sue Bird is back on campus this weekend for the Olympic training camp. She spoke recently with UConn Magazine.

Student-athlete Morgan Tuck in an introduction to sports communication class in Gentry Building on Feb. 17, 2016. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Student-Athlete Strong: Morgan Tuck

For women's basketball forward and business student Morgan Tuck, being a Husky means being great in basketball, life, and school.

Indoor athletic facility. (iStock Photo)

UConn to Pursue New Funding Strategy for Athletic Facilities Upgrades

The strategy will allow the University to improve its athletic facilities through philanthropy and a surcharge on non-student tickets.

Student-athlete Nnamdi Amilo, men’s basketball studying at the Homer Babbidge library on Jan. 26, 2016. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

Student-Athlete Strong: Nnamdi Amilo

Men's basketball forward and pre-med student Nnamdi Amilo says the lessons he’s learned as a Husky will help him well beyond his time at UConn.