So it’s nice to be able to have some days like this. UConn mens basketball sophomore Andre Jackson (left) with older brother Tyler (center) and younger brother Marcus (right) Tricia Altieri / Contributed photo. “And to see on the Jumbotron, the video, and kind of relive some of that - you don’t get a chance to enjoy it a whole lot because he’s been running around with the (NBA) draft process (and) finishing exams and we’re running around with recruiting. got to celebrate the experience at Citi Field on Monday afternoon. “It’s pretty cool, especially for a kid like Andrew who’s from New York,” said Hurley, a native of Jersey City. Four weeks after winning UConn’s fifth NCAA men’s basketball championship, coach Dan Hurley and Andre Jackson Jr.
Now, the Huskies are heading abroad themselves as part of a three-country tour in August. It was an opportunity for UConn fans to welcome Bird back to the state. Jackson, one of the starters on the Huskies and a native of upstate Amsterdam, threw out the ceremonial first pitch while his head coach, Hurley, and members of the UConn staff watched prior to the first game of the New York Mets’ doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves.īefore Jackson threw his pitch to Mets third baseman Eduardo Escobar, a montage of highlights - set to Aerosmith’s “Dream On” - from UConn’s 76-59 championship game win over San Diego State on April 3 aired on the scoreboard. UConn women’s basketball has imported plenty of international talent over the last few seasons. HARTFORD Sue Bird, Geno Auriemma and Morgan Tuck took the stage at The Bushnell Thursday night as The Connecticut Forum presented an event focused on the history of the 11-time NCAA champion UConn women's basketball. Our students, alumni, and fans from all over Connecticut and beyond rally around Husky pride. Four weeks after winning UConn’s fifth NCAA men’s basketball championship, coach Dan Hurley and Andre Jackson Jr. From baseball, softball, and soccer to hockey, track and field, and swimming and diving, UConn athletes consistently perform at an elite level athletically and academically. The Gaels return five of their top seven players from a team that won 27 games, including an NCAA Tournament victory, before falling to eventual national champ UConn.
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