2009–10 Connecticut Huskies men's basketball team
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The 2009–10 Connecticut Huskies men's basketball team represented the University of Connecticut
in the 2009–2010 NCAA Division I basketball season. The Huskies were coached by Jim Calhoun and played their home games at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut
, and on campus at the Harry A. Gampel Pavilion
in Storrs, Connecticut
. The Huskies are a member of the Big East Conference
. They finished the season 18–16, 7–11 in Big East play and lost in the first round of the 2010 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament
. They were invited to the 2010 National Invitation Tournament
and advanced to the second round before losing to Virginia Tech
.
were named to the All-BIG EAST Preseason Team while senior Stanley Robinson garnered All-BIG EAST Honorable Mention accolades.
, A.J. Price, and Craig Austrie. They were also without center Hasheem Thabeet
who decided to enter the NBA at the end of the 2008-09 season.
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University of Connecticut
The admission rate to the University of Connecticut is about 50% and has been steadily decreasing, with about 28,000 prospective students applying for admission to the freshman class in recent years. Approximately 40,000 prospective students tour the main campus in Storrs annually...
in the 2009–2010 NCAA Division I basketball season. The Huskies were coached by Jim Calhoun and played their home games at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford, Connecticut
Hartford is the capital of the U.S. state of Connecticut. The seat of Hartford County until Connecticut disbanded county government in 1960, it is the second most populous city on New England's largest river, the Connecticut River. As of the 2010 Census, Hartford's population was 124,775, making...
, and on campus at the Harry A. Gampel Pavilion
Harry A. Gampel Pavilion
Harry A. Gampel Pavilion is a 10,167-seat multi-purpose arena in Storrs, Connecticut, United States. The arena opened on January 21, 1990, and is the largest on campus arena in New England. It was named after Harry A. Gampel, who donated one million dollars for the construction of the arena...
in Storrs, Connecticut
Storrs, Connecticut
Storrs is a census-designated place and part of the town of Mansfield, Connecticut located in eastern Tolland County. The population was 10,996 at the 2000 census...
. The Huskies are a member of the Big East Conference
Big East Conference
The Big East Conference is a collegiate athletics conference consisting of sixteen universities in the eastern half of the United States. The conference's 17 members participate in 24 NCAA sports...
. They finished the season 18–16, 7–11 in Big East play and lost in the first round of the 2010 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament
2010 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament
-Championship Game:-See also:*2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season*Big East Men's Basketball Tournament*2009–10 Big East Conference men's basketball season*2010 Big East Women's Basketball Tournament- External links :*...
. They were invited to the 2010 National Invitation Tournament
2010 National Invitation Tournament
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and advanced to the second round before losing to Virginia Tech
2009–10 Virginia Tech Hokies men's basketball team
The 2009–10 Virginia Tech Hokies men's basketball team represented the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in the 2009–2010 NCAA Division I basketball season. The Hokies were coached by Seth Greenberg and played their home games at Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg, VA. The Hokies are...
.
Preseason
Senior Jerome Dyson and sophomore Kemba WalkerKemba Walker
Kemba Hudley Walker is an American professional basketball player for the Charlotte Bobcats. Walker grew up in The Bronx, New York and graduated from Rice High School in 2008. With the Huskies basketball team at Connecticut, Walker was the 2nd leading college basketball scorer in the United States...
were named to the All-BIG EAST Preseason Team while senior Stanley Robinson garnered All-BIG EAST Honorable Mention accolades.
Roster changes
UConn was hit hard due to the graduation of starters Jeff AdrienJeff Adrien
Jeff Adrien is an American professional basketball player. He is a 6'7" forward. Adrien formerly served as captain for the University of Connecticut Huskies.-High school:...
, A.J. Price, and Craig Austrie. They were also without center Hasheem Thabeet
Hasheem Thabeet
Hasheem Thabeet is a Tanzanian professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Houston Rockets of the NBA. He was drafted as the 2nd pick overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2009 NBA Draft after playing with the Connecticut Huskies...
who decided to enter the NBA at the end of the 2008-09 season.
Recruiting class
Schedule
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2010 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament
-Championship Game:-See also:*2009–10 NCAA Division I men's basketball season*Big East Men's Basketball Tournament*2009–10 Big East Conference men's basketball season*2010 Big East Women's Basketball Tournament- External links :*...
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!colspan=10| 2010 National Invitation Tournament
2010 National Invitation Tournament
-Arizona State Bracket:-Virginia Tech Bracket:-Mississippi State Bracket:-NIT Final Four - NIT Semifinals and NIT Championship Game:Played at Madison Square Garden in New York City-See also:*2010 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament...
Roster
Depth chart
| Pos. | Starter | Bench | Bench | Inactive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C Center (basketball) The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well... |
Alex Oriakhi | Charles Okwandu | Jonathan Mandeldove | |
| F | Gavin Edwards | Ater Majok Ater Majok Ater Majok is an Australian professional basketball player who was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2011 NBA Draft with the 58th overall pick in the 2nd round.-High School / College:... |
||
| F | Stanley Robinson Stanley Robinson Stanley Robinson is an American basketball player with the Iowa Energy of the NBA Development League. Robinson was drafted by the Orlando Magic with a disappointing 59th overall pick at the 2010 NBA Draft... |
Jamal Coombs-McDaniel | Alex Hornat | Benjamin Stewart |
| G | Jerome Dyson | Darius Smith | Jamaal Trice | |
| G | Kemba Walker Kemba Walker Kemba Hudley Walker is an American professional basketball player for the Charlotte Bobcats. Walker grew up in The Bronx, New York and graduated from Rice High School in 2008. With the Huskies basketball team at Connecticut, Walker was the 2nd leading college basketball scorer in the United States... |
Donnell Beverly | Kyle Bailey | Kenny Borton |
Rankings
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Final |
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| AP | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 27 | 19 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
| Coaches | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 21 | 19 | RV | RV | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
See also
- 2009-10 Big East Conference men's basketball season
- 2010 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament2010 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball TournamentThe first and second round games were played at the following sites:*March 18 / 20*March 25 / 27*March 26 / 28Each regional winner advanced to the Final Four, held on April 3 and 5 in Indianapolis, Indiana at Lucas Oil Stadium, hosted by the Horizon League and Butler University, as per the NCAA's...
- 2009–10 Connecticut Huskies women's basketball team2009–10 Connecticut Huskies women's basketball teamThe 2009–10 Connecticut Huskies women's basketball team represented the University of Connecticut in the 2009–2010 NCAA Division I basketball season. The Huskies were coached by Geno Auriemma, as the Huskies played their home games at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum in the XL Center located in...