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![How Donovan Clingan, Stephon Castle and the rest of the nine former UConn men's basketball players performed in the NBA's Las Vegas Summer League. How Donovan Clingan, Stephon Castle and the rest of the nine former UConn men's basketball players performed in the NBA's Las Vegas Summer League.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2161409243-e1721053531217.jpg?w=140)
How former UConn men’s basketball players performed in 2024 NBA Summer League
How Donovan Clingan, Stephon Castle and the rest of the nine former UConn men's basketball players performed in the NBA's Las Vegas Summer League.
![The Stars of Storrs had their run in The Basketball Tournament cut short after a 94-83 loss to the Happy Valley Hoopers, Penn State alumni, in the second round. The Stars of Storrs had their run in The Basketball Tournament cut short after a 94-83 loss to the Happy Valley Hoopers, Penn State alumni, in the second round.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_2382.jpg?w=132)
‘Stars of Storrs’ debut in ‘The Basketball Tournament’ ends with second round loss to Penn State alumni
The Stars of Storrs had their run in The Basketball Tournament cut short after a 94-83 loss to the Happy Valley Hoopers, Penn State alumni, in the second round.
![The Stars of Storrs, a team of mostly ex-UConn men's basketball players, continued the trend of blowout wins in its 85-52 victory as it debuted in TBT Saturday. The Stars of Storrs, a team of mostly ex-UConn men's basketball players, continued the trend of blowout wins in its 85-52 victory as it debuted in TBT Saturday.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_2363.jpg?w=132)
UConn men’s basketball alumni team Stars of Storrs cruises to first-round win in TBT debut
The Stars of Storrs, a team of mostly ex-UConn men's basketball players, continued the trend of blowout wins in its 85-52 victory as it debuted in TBT Saturday.
![Niels Giffey, a two-time national champion in his time at UConn, was recently named to the final roster for the Germany national team at the Paris Olympics. Niels Giffey, a two-time national champion in his time at UConn, was recently named to the final roster for the Germany national team at the Paris Olympics.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2014/04/04/E2CHPC4RD5GJVE4ZFH5CSFO6VU.jpg?w=135)
Former UConn men’s basketball player Niels Giffey to play for Germany in Paris Olympics
Niels Giffey, a two-time national champion in his time at UConn, was recently named to the final roster for the Germany national team at the Paris Olympics.
![The UConn men's ice hockey team, hoping to improve on its 15-19-2 record last season, announced its 34-game regular season slate for 2024-25 on Friday. The UConn men's ice hockey team, hoping to improve on its 15-19-2 record last season, announced its 34-game regular season slate for 2024-25 on Friday.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2023/01/01/NKBYGDU6VZHWNG72WY26NIQIHE.jpg?w=135)
UConn men’s ice hockey announces 2024-25 schedule
The UConn men's ice hockey team, hoping to improve on its 15-19-2 record last season, announced its 34-game regular season slate for 2024-25 on Friday.
![The Stars of Storrs, a team of UConn men's basketball alumni, will make its debut in The Basketball Tournament (TBT) against the Herkimer Originals on Saturday. The Stars of Storrs, a team of UConn men's basketball alumni, will make its debut in The Basketball Tournament (TBT) against the Herkimer Originals on Saturday.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_2411.jpg?w=132)
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Stars of Storrs, loaded with former UConn men’s standouts, begin chase for a million: How to watch
The Stars of Storrs, a team of UConn men's basketball alumni, will make its debut in The Basketball Tournament (TBT) against the Herkimer Originals on Saturday.
![The Stars of Storrs, a team of UConn men's basketball alumni, held an open practice in Norwalk on Wednesday as it prepares for its debut in The Basketball Tournament. The Stars of Storrs, a team of UConn men's basketball alumni, held an open practice in Norwalk on Wednesday as it prepares for its debut in The Basketball Tournament.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_2355.jpg?w=132)
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Starrs of Storrs, loaded with UConn men’s basketball alums, ready to make TBT debut
The Stars of Storrs, a team of UConn men's basketball alumni, held an open practice in Norwalk on Wednesday as it prepares for its debut in The Basketball Tournament.
![UConn's Samson Johnson (35) reacts after dunking in front of Texas's Ze'Rik Onyema, right, and Dillon Mitchell (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the final of the Empire Classic tournament Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) UConn's Samson Johnson (35) reacts after dunking in front of Texas's Ze'Rik Onyema, right, and Dillon Mitchell (23) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the final of the Empire Classic tournament Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AP23325022886603-1.jpg?w=132)
UConn men’s basketball announces home-and-home series with Texas to begin in 2024-25 season
The UConn men's basketball program announced Tuesday afternoon that it finalized a home-and-home series with Texas, which will begin in the 2024-25 season.
![Former UConn star, now San Antonio Spur, Stephon Castle was shut down for the remainder of NBA Summer League after spraining his right wrist on Saturday. Former UConn star, now San Antonio Spur, Stephon Castle was shut down for the remainder of NBA Summer League after spraining his right wrist on Saturday.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2161409243-e1721053531217.jpg?w=140)
Former UConn star Stephon Castle shut down by San Antonio Spurs for Summer League after wrist sprain
Former UConn star, now San Antonio Spur, Stephon Castle was shut down for the remainder of NBA Summer League after spraining his right wrist on Saturday.
![Daniela Iacobelli, inspired by her girlfriend, who was admitted into a hospital this week, won the LPGA Epson Tour's Hartford Healthcare Championship in Milford. Daniela Iacobelli, inspired by her girlfriend, who was admitted into a hospital this week, won the LPGA Epson Tour's Hartford Healthcare Championship in Milford.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/IMG_5033.jpg?w=117)
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Daniela Iacobelli, playing for more than a trophy, wins LPGA Epson Tour Hartford Healthcare Championship
Daniela Iacobelli, inspired by her girlfriend, who was admitted into a hospital this week, won the LPGA Epson Tour's Hartford Healthcare Championship in Milford.