Mike Pegues is set to join the University of Connecticut men's basketball team as an assistant coach, filling the vacancy left by Luke Murray, who departed for a head‑coaching position at Boston College.
The move marks the latest chapter in a professional relationship that stretches back several years, during which Pegues served under Murray at both Xavier and Louisville, and even stepped in as interim head coach at Louisville for 18 games after Chris Mack’s dismissal.
Pegues brings more than just coaching acumen; he arrives as the all‑time leading scorer in University of Delaware history with 2,030 points, a testament to his offensive prowess, and he maintains strong ties to the DMV area after starring at DeMatha Catholic, a national basketball powerhouse.
Within the UConn staff, Kimani Young remains in his role as associate head coach, while Mike Nardi, who completed his first year as an assistant, is expected to take on expanded responsibilities under the new configuration.
The addition is viewed as a strategic boost for the Huskies, who hope Pegues’s recruiting connections and player development background will help sustain their competitive edge in the Big East conference.