News links, 12/28

Men’s Hoops
Central coach Dickenman had major impact on Ollie, Post
Sunday game day: Central Connecticut State vs. UConn men, Post
UConn’s Samuel excels running offense, disrupting on defense, Post (12/26)
Ollie-Dickenman Friendship Comes First, Except For 40 Minutes Sunday, Courant
Central Connecticut vs. UConn, Courant
Ollie Brings Court Vision To ‘Jonathan’s Dream Reimagined’ Project, Courant (12/26)
Kevin Ollie, Howie Dickenman will always share a special bond, Register

Women’s Hoops
Jefferson leads Huskies in rout of SMU, Post
Trip home to be with family gives Jefferson a boost, Post
Huskies Dismiss SMU, 96-45, Courant
Auriemma’s Winning Percentage Now Highest In Women’s Basketball, Courant
Jefferson propels Huskies, Register
UConn freshman Gabby Williams works to get better, Register
Women’s basketball: Jefferson leads No. 2 UConn past SMU, 96-45, Daily Campus

The Dallas newspaper seem more obsessed with Dez Bryant’s living arrangements than covering a local college playing the #2 team in the country.

Hockey
UConn Tops Union 3-2 To Advance To Final, Courant
Naas gets game-winner in third at Frozen Holiday Classic as Connecticut beats Union, USCHO Online
Smith pair plenty for River Hawks, Boston Herald (UConn’s next opponent)
Rested and a bit rusty, Yale tips Russia, Register
Expectations grown for Quinnipiac hockey, Register

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