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 2: #1 Kemba Walker vs. #8 Kevin Ollie
#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...
#2 Richard Hamilton vs. #10 Jeremy Lamb
#2 Richard Hamilton – (1996-1999)
by Meghan Bard
In Rd 1, Hamilton defeated #15 Kirk King, 182-2
Richard “Rip” Hamilton’s UConn resume is maybe the most impressive....
Round 1: #7 Kevin Freeman vs. #10 Stanley Robinson
#7 Kevin Freeman – (1996-2000)
by Tyler Wilkinson
Before he roamed UConn’s sidelines as an assistant coach, Kevin Freeman played an integral role on the Huskies’...
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....
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,...
Final Four: #1 Ray Allen vs. #1 Emeka Okafor
#1 Ray Allen – (1993-1996)
by Meghan Bard
Rd 4, defeated #2 Caron Butler, 140-28
Rd 3, defeated #5 Shabazz Napier, 125-79
Rd 2, defeated #9 Phil Gamble, 179-1
Rd...
Round 2: #4 Doron Sheffer vs. #5 Corny Thompson
#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 2: #1 Donyell Marshall vs. #9 Rashad Anderson
#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: #3 Khalid El-Amin vs. #11 Taliek Brown
#3 Khalid El-Amin – (1997-2000)
by Meghan Bard
In Rd 1, El-Amin defeated #13 Jim Abromaitis, 143-2
Khalid El-Amin’s larger-than-life personality, and his ability to put a...
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