Connecticut coach spends summer fighting cancer
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) - August 13, 2008 - It wasn’t the way Jim Calhoun wanted to spend his summer. Thirty-three times over seven weeks, Connecticut’s Hall of Fame basketball coach left his eastern Connecticut home by 5:30 a.m. to make a 45-minute trip to the University of Connecticut Health Center for a dose of radiation. The skin cancer treatment left him thinner, weaker, temporarily unable to taste food—and ready to get back to work.  More »

Calhoun finishes treatments, ready for hoops
AVON, Conn. - August 12, 2008 - Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun said he felt relieved, tired and ready to take a break after finishing the final round of his skin cancer radiation treatment Friday.Looking thinner as he said he had lost 21 pounds, Calhoun was upbeat as he hosted his annual charity golf tournament Monday in Avon, Conn.  More »

Gonzaga's Daye doesn't have ACL tear, will only miss 3 weeks
July 17, 2008 - All is good again at Gonzaga after star sophomore forward Austin Daye was told Thursday that he doesn't have a torn ACL that will require surgery and jeopardize his status for the upcoming season.  More »

University of Connecticut Huskies to face Gonzaga Bulldogs in 2008 Comcast Battle in Seattle
Spokane, Wash. - June 26, 2008 - The 2007 Comcast Battle in Seattle set the attendance record for a college basketball game in the State of Washington.   That record may not last for long.  Following five great years of the popular neutral site contest, Northwest Sports & Entertainment is excited to announce the game is back for what will be its most anticipated matchup to date.  Entering the KeyArena for the sixth annual Comcast Battle in Seattle will be two of the most successful programs in the last fifteen years as the Gonzaga University Bulldogs go up against the University of Connecticut Huskies.  The event will take place on Saturday December 20th, 2008.  More »

Gonzaga Players to Sign Autographs at Comcast Battle in Seattle Booth at Hoopfest
Spokane, Wash. - June 23, 2008 - Nine members of the 2008 Gonzaga Men’s Basketball team will be at the Comcast Battle in Seattle Booth in Riverfront Park signing autographs for players and fans as part of the Spokane Hoopfest weekend.  More »