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Round 1: #2 Richard Hamilton vs. #15 Kirk King
#2 Richard Hamilton – (1996-1999)
by Meghan Bard
Richard “Rip” Hamilton’s UConn resume is maybe the most impressive. In three seasons, the hot-handed sharpshooter scored more...
Round 1: #6 Marcus Williams vs. #11 Ricky Moore
#6 Marcus Williams – (2003-2006)
by Peter Bard
The great irony of Marcus Williams is that he was known for his excellent decision-making on the court,...
Round 1: #2 Ben Gordon vs. #15 Alex Oriakhi
#2 Ben Gordon – (2001-2004)
by Peter Bard
I'm not sure that UConn has ever had a more versatile and creative offensive player than Ben Gordon....
Round 1: #4 Toby Kimball vs. #13 Charlie Villanueva
#4 Toby Kimball – (1962-1965)
by Tyler Wilkinson
Toby Kimball is one of the most prolific rebounders in UConn history. In 1965, he led the nation...
Round 1: #1 Donyell Marshall vs. #16 Tim Coles
#1 Donyell Marshall – (1991-1994)
by Tyler Wilkinson
When he arrived on campus, Donyell Marshall was the best recruit UConn had ever landed. When he left...
Round 1: #7 Jeff Adrien vs. #10 Donny Marshall
#7 Jeff Adrien – (2006-2009)
by Tyler Wilkinson
Jeff Adrien was never the most talented player, but he was never outworked. A slightly undersized power forward,...
Round 1: #5 Hasheem Thabeet vs. #12 Rod Sellers
#5 Hasheem Thabeet – (2006-2009)
by Tyler Wilkinson
Nowadays, Hasheem Thabeet is a punch line. He’s known for his spectacular failings in the NBA, and serves...
Round 1: #8 Walt Dropo vs. #9 Billy Corley
#8 Walt Dropo – (1945-1947)
by Peter Bard
One of the best pure athletes ever to go through UConn, Dropo starred for the football, basketball, and...
Round 1: #6 AJ Price vs. #11 Bobby Boyd
#6 AJ Price – (2004-2009)
by Meghan Bard
AJ Price made as many headlines for his off-the-court dramatics as he did for his playing. He missed...
Round 1: #1 Kemba Walker vs. #16 Johnnie Selvie
#1 Kemba Walker – (2008-2011)
by Peter Bard
Where to start? Walker came to UConn a blisteringly fast whirling dirvish of a point guard. He lacked...