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After nearly four decades of coaching and managing, Tom Moore is stepping away from the University of Connecticut’s men’s basketball program, prompting a national search for his successor.
Cayden Daughtry’s dominant showing at the Peach Jam has elevated him to the No. 1 spot, prompting UConn to extend a scholarship and align its winning‑culture recruiting strategy with a coach’s vision, while navigating a crowded backcourt and a broader shift driven by NIL and the transfer portal.
Cayden Daughtry's dominant performance at the Peach Jam has lifted him to the top of the 2026 recruiting class, prompting a scholarship offer from UConn and sparking a strategic recruitment battle.
Kenny Klein, a Hall of Fame Sports Information Director for the University of Louisville, passed away at 66, leaving behind a legacy of professionalism, mentorship and deep community impact.
Former Delaware star and longtime assistant Mike Pegues is set to join the University of Connecticut staff, where he will focus on developing the program’s emerging big men and leveraging deep ties to the DMV recruiting corridor.
Mike Pegues, a former Delaware standout who once held the school's all‑time scoring record, has been added to the University of Connecticut's men's basketball coaching staff as an assistant coach. His arrival adds a seasoned voice that blends on‑court instruction with a deep connection to the talent‑rich DMV recruiting corridor.
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 head coach Dan Hurley revealed new additions to his staff, highlighting Pegues' extensive coaching background and McClelland's expertise in athlete development.
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.