Clayton Trutor

Worthy Patterson: UConn Legend, Motown Exec, and First Husky in the NBA

Husky Men's Basketball ⋅ 14 days ago by Clayton Trutor

The Husky basketball legend under Hugh Greer also played three years of varsity tennis at UConn before signing with the Celtics. After hoops, Patterson found his way into the music industry, working with some of the largest artists in the world.

UConn MBB's First Great Coach was a Wild One

Husky Men's Basketball ⋅ 2 mo ago by Clayton Trutor

J. Wilder Tasker was one of the most interesting

Remembering the famous UConn vs. URI "Slowdown Game" of 1970

Husky Men's Basketball ⋅ 3 mo ago by Clayton Trutor

Dee Rowe pulled off a minor miracle in one of the most memorable basketball games of the program's Yankee Conference era.

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Chris Dailey: A legend of UConn and the game of basketball

Husky Women's Basketball ⋅ 5 mo ago by Clayton Trutor

Dailey won her first championship as a college player and brought that culture to Storrs, where she and Geno Auriemma built the greatest dynasty the sport has ever seen.

Walt Dropo: The People's Champ

Husky Football ⋅ 10 mo ago by Clayton Trutor

After starring in multiple sports at UConn, the man they called "The Moose" was drafted by multiple professional leagues. He chose to sign with the Boston Red Sox, where he won Rookie of the Year in 1950.

Geno Auriemma's Early Years (Part 2)

Husky Women's Basketball ⋅ 11 mo ago by Clayton Trutor

We continue the tale of Geno's life before coming to Storrs.

Geno Auriemma's Early Years (Part 1)

Husky Women's Basketball ⋅ 1 yr ago by Clayton Trutor

The coaching legend's roots are in Italy. His foundation was built in Norristown, PA.

The story of the first varsity women's basketball team at UConn

Husky Women's Basketball ⋅ 1 yr ago by Clayton Trutor

Fifty years ago, the 1974-75 UConn women's basketball team made history. Many of them didn't even realize it until recently.