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Tyler - March 15, 2013

The Ultimate UConn Challenge is cruising along. Last night, Meghan caught you up on the results from the first two days of matchups. Since...

Round 1: #5 Corny Thompson vs. #12 Tony Robertson

Tyler - March 12, 2013

#5 Corny Thompson – (1978-1982) by Meghan Bard Cornelius “Corny” Thompson was a UConn star of the late 70s and early 80s playing under Dom Perno....

Round 1: #3 Wes Bialosuknia vs. #14 Karl Hobbs

Tyler - March 15, 2013

#3 Wes Bialosuknia – (1964-1967) by Tyler Wilkinson Wes Bialosuknia was one of UConn’s earliest stars. Despite sitting out his freshman season, he still managed to...

And the winner is…

Tyler - April 8, 2013

The winner of the Ultimate UConn Challenge is Kemba Walker. And honestly, it wasn’t close. Walker was a buzz saw – plowing his way...

Round 2: #4 Doron Sheffer vs. #5 Corny Thompson

Tyler - March 20, 2013

#4 Doron Sheffer – (1993-1996) by Peter Bard Sheffer defeated #13 Josh Boone, 169-47 Doron “Iceman” Sheffer, known for his crisp passing, sweet shooting, and steely gaze,...

Round 1: #5 Shabazz Napier vs. #12 Brian Fair

Tyler - March 19, 2013

#5 Shabazz Napier – (2010- ) by Peter Bard I watched Shabazz play for about 90 seconds before I knew he was going to be one...

Round 1: #1 Kemba Walker vs. #16 Johnnie Selvie

Tyler - March 16, 2013

#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...

Round 2: #1 Donyell Marshall vs. #9 Rashad Anderson

Tyler - March 22, 2013

#1 Donyell Marshall – (1991-1994) by Tyler Wilkinson In Rd 1, Marshall defeated #16 Tim Coles, 228-1 When he arrived on campus, Donyell Marshall was the best...

Round 2: #1 Kemba Walker vs. #8 Kevin Ollie

Tyler - March 27, 2013

#1 Kemba Walker – (2008-2011) by Peter Bard In Rd 1, Walker defeated #16 Johnnie Selvie, 197-8 Where to start? Walker came to UConn a blisteringly fast...