2011–12 Connecticut Huskies men's basketball team explained

Mode:Basketball
Year:2011–12
Team:Connecticut Huskies
Short Conf:Big East
Record:20–14
Conf Record:8–10
Hc Year:26th
Bowl Result:Round of 64

The 2011–12 Connecticut Huskies men's basketball team represented the University of Connecticut in the 2011–2012 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 were a member of the Big East Conference.

As punishment for prior recruiting violations, head coach Jim Calhoun served a three-game suspension, in UConn's first three Big East games (at South Florida, St. John's, at Seton Hall). The team also lost one scholarship, reduced from 13 to 12, and was restricted in other recruiting activities.[1]

On February 4, 2012, Calhoun announced he would take an indefinite medical break from coaching as a result of spinal stenosis. Associate head coach George Blaney said he would be managing the team during Calhoun's absence.[2]

Schedule

|-!colspan=9| Exhibition|- !colspan=9| Regular Season |-!colspan=12| 2012 Big East tournament |-!colspan=9| 2012 NCAA tournament

Rankings

See main article: 2011–12 NCAA Division I men's basketball rankings.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jim Calhoun to be suspended in 2011–12. ESPN. October 21, 2011. February 23, 2011.
  2. Web site: Jim Calhoun on indefinite medical leave. ESPN. February 4, 2012. ESPN News Services.