UConn improperly fired former coach Kevin Ollie and must pay him more than $11 million, an independent arbitrator ruled Thursday. Ollie was fired in 2018 after the school reported numerous NCAA violations.
— UConn coach Dan Hurley thought Adama Sanogo had an off night.
— Adama Sanogo had 26 points, 18 rebounds and six blocks to lead UConn to an 86-78 overtime win over St. John's on Wednesday night.
For those who missed the nonconference action of the 2021-22 men's college basketball season, here are the top highlights.
UConn coach Dan Hurley, whose program is on pause amid a COVID-19 outbreak, said it has been "a real humbling reminder."
— Tyrese Martin tossed in a career-high 25 points, R.J. Cole scored 20 and Connecticut turned back Marquette 78-70 in Big East Conference play on Tuesday night.
Another week, another No. 1 men's college basketball team as Baylor takes the top spot with its indomitable defense.
— R.J. Cole scored 15 points and No. 15 Connecticut surged midway through the second half to beat St. Bonaventure 74-64 on Saturday.
These schools have double the chances of making a run in March Madness 2022.
The choice for this week's top dog was a no-brainer, with 8-0 Purdue becoming the season's third different No. 1.
Duke's win over Gonzaga resets the rankings, and a number of other Feast Week results alter the men's college basketball landscape.
— Michigan State followed a thrilling last-second win by blowing a big lead against a worn-down opponent and finding itself trailing late in the Battle 4 Atlantis.
No. 22 UConn is holding out forward Isaiah Whaley from Thursday's game against Michigan State after he fainted following a first-round game at the Battle 4 Atlantis.
— Shot after shot, No. 19 Auburn and No. 22 Connecticut went back and forth at each other seemingly oblivious to pressure from a dwindling clock in an ever-lengthening game at the Battle 4 Atlantis.
There are hundreds of games on tap over the next six days. These are the contests that matter the most.
— No. 23 UConn is looking forward to playing in next week's Battle 4 Atlantis tournament.
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 6-1 | - | 16-2 |
| Villanova | 7-2 | - | 14-5 |
| Marquette | 6-3 | 1 | 14-6 |
| UConn | 4-2 | 1.5 | 13-4 |
| Creighton | 4-2 | 1.5 | 12-5 |
| Xavier | 4-3 | 2 | 14-4 |
| Seton Hall | 3-4 | 3 | 12-5 |
| St. John's | 2-4 | 3.5 | 10-7 |
| Butler | 2-6 | 4.5 | 9-10 |
| DePaul | 1-7 | 5.5 | 10-8 |
| Georgetown | 0-5 | 5 | 6-10 |
| AP | COACHES |
|---|---|
| 25 | 25 |
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Karaban | PF | Signed | 87 |
| Donovan Clingan | C | Signed | 85 |
| Final Fours | 5 |
| Tournament Record | 59-31 |
| Championship Seasons | 1999, 2004, 2011, 2014 |
| Tournament Appearances | 34 |
