
Mike Pegues Joins UConn Staff, Bringing Frontcourt Expertise
The University of Connecticut announced the hiring of Mike Pegues as an assistant coach, tapping a proven developer of big men who previously worked alongside Luke Murray and Dan Hurley.
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The University of Connecticut announced the hiring of Mike Pegues as an assistant coach, tapping a proven developer of big men who previously worked alongside Luke Murray and Dan Hurley.

UConn hires Mike Pegues as an assistant coach, replacing Luke Murray, who left for Boston College. Pegues' background, recruiting ties, and focus on developing big men align with the team's upcoming roster moves.

UConn announced the hiring of Mike Pegues as an assistant coach, filling the vacancy left by Luke Murray, who departed for Boston College. Pegues joins Dan Hurley’s staff alongside Kimani Young and Mike Nardi, while Justin McClelland takes on a strength‑conditioning role.

Mike Pegues replaces Luke Murray, who departed for Boston College, rounding out a staff that also welcomes Justin McClelland as director of strength and conditioning.

UConn’s men’s basketball program welcomes veteran assistant Mike Pegues and strength specialist Justin McClelland, reinforcing the roster ahead of the upcoming season.

The University of Connecticut announced the hiring of Mike Pegues to fill the assistant coach vacancy left by Luke Murray, who moved to Boston College. Pegues' background, recruiting ties and player‑development skills position him as a key addition for the Huskies' upcoming season.

Mike Pegues, a standout recruiter from the DMV area, has been hired to replace Luke Murray on the UConn men's basketball coaching staff, bringing his proven ability to develop big men and connect with top local talent.

Mike Pegues, a seasoned recruiter with deep ties to the D.C./Maryland/Virginia region, has been hired as an assistant coach at the University of Connecticut, stepping into the role vacated by Luke Murray who moved to Boston College.

Pegues, a longtime collaborator of Luke Murray and a scoring legend from the University of Delaware, is set to bring his experience to the University of Connecticut, where he will work alongside Dan Hurley and the rest of the staff.

The University of Connecticut announced that Mike Pegues, a standout scorer from the University of Delaware and former assistant at Louisville and Butler, will join the program as an assistant coach, succeeding Luke Murray who has taken a head‑coaching position at Boston College.

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