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UCONN is in the process of finishing an upset of #6 Syracuse. The Huskies currently sit at 16-6 in the Big East. This is the last Big East game between two of the giants, Cuse and CONN...but more importantly, this game serves as a tribute to the commitment of the young men wearing the UCONN uniform- they are playing without the starting center, Enoch Wolf, who most likely will be out for the rest of the season because of an incident with a female on campus.
This team did not fold, despite the fact there are only three legitimate front court players on the roster, only two of which had been playing any real minutes. They are regularly outrebounded- yet the Huskies are finding ways to win- a reflection of the no nonsense, all hands on deck approach of their coach.
He entered this season with no contract, basically having to coach his way into something long term. What he has given us a glimpse of this season is magnificent- he knows his X's and O's, he knows how to motivate, and he has created a culture of accountability in the classroom and the gym. Players are meeting their academic requirements, no one is grousing for more playing time...and the results are incredible for a team that has nothing to play for except pride.
I am excited for next year, when we will welcome in some big men to go with our electric backcourt; but this season, watching a man instill in these young men a sense of pride about their work, a sense of brotherhood on and off the court, has made me very proud. I just hope the rest of the country is paying attention, because soon enough you will know what we do in UCONN country- Kevin Ollie came here to build Men and Win. ------------------ One Hundred.
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