UConn’s men’s basketball program announced the addition of Mike Pegues to its coaching staff, filling the vacancy left by Luke Murray, who departed for a head‑coaching role at Boston College.
Pegues arrives after a stint that included working side‑by‑side with Murray at both Louisville and Xavier, where he earned a reputation for meticulous player development and sharp recruiting instincts.
A Strategic Addition to the Huskies’ Bench
A native of the Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia corridor, Pegues is celebrated for his deep ties to the DMV area and for his knack for shaping interior players, a skill set that dovetails with UConn’s plan to bring in three new big men for the upcoming season.
The staff reshuffle also retains Kimani Young as associate head coach and sees Mike Nardi complete his first year as an assistant, while the program continues to lean on head coach Dan Hurley’s vision for sustained competitiveness.
UConn’s athletic director highlighted the strategic nature of the hire, noting that Pegues’ recruiting network and developmental focus should reinforce the team’s depth and future prospects.