Sweet Sixteen: #2 Ben Gordon vs. #3 Cliff Robinson
#2 Ben Gordon – (2001-2004)
by Tyler Wilkinson
In Rd 2, Gordon defeated #7 Kevin Freeman, 163-34
In Rd 1, Gordon defeated #15 Alex Oriakhi, 205-1
Ben Gordon...
Round 1: #2 Caron Butler vs. #15 Andre Drummond
#2 Caron Butler – (2000-2002)
by Meghan Bard
Caron Butler only spent two years at UConn, but in that time he accomplished an incredible amount. He joined...
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: #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,...
Down to the Final Four
Well folks, we've made it to the finish line. A month ago we started with the best 64 players ever to don a UConn...
Sweet Sixteen: #2 Richard Hamilton vs. #3 Art Quimby
#2 Richard Hamilton – (1996-1999)
by Peter Bard
In Rd 2, Hamilton defeated #10 Jeremy Lamb, 144-12
In Rd 1, Hamilton defeated #15 Kirk King, 182-2
Richard “Rip”...
Round 1: #4 Doron Sheffer vs. #13 Josh Boone
#4 Doron Sheffer – (1993-1996)
by Peter Bard
Doron “Iceman” Sheffer, known for his crisp passing, sweet shooting, and steely gaze, starred at UConn from 1993-1996....
Sweet Sixteen Wrap Up
It’s been an exciting week here at A Dime Back! We’ve crossed the 10,000-vote mark, and we’ve whittled the field down to just eight...
The Ultimate UConn Challenge
March is a month reserved for college basketball. The conference tournaments have begun and soon will be followed by the NCAA Tournament – where...
Round 1: #5 Corny Thompson vs. #12 Tony Robertson
#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....
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