Caron Butler to be Inducted in the Huskies of Honor

[Ts5034]

I think this is great for him. I know there has been some debate here about who belongs, but I think he deserves to be there. Congratulations

http://www.uconnhuskies.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/021016aab.html

 

[tykurez]

Awesome. He 1000% belongs there.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Congrats to Caronimo. Hopefully the pomp and circumstance is the extra motivation the team needs to overcome Tulsa.

 

[BUHusky]

Very happy for Caron. He definitely deserves to be up there.

And now I'm pissed I have to miss this game. Ugh.

 

[Waquoit]

That's great! I hope JC is there!

 

[Sonofabeach]

I Hope KO gets some recruits there to see what can happen when you become a Husky! 14 yrs in the NBA and counting

 

[KingOPancakes]

Article doesn't come right out and say it, but it's safe to assume Caron will be in attendance, right?

 

[Ts5034]

Article doesn't come right out and say it, but it's safe to assume Caron will be in attendance, right?

I assume he will be since this is the NBA All Star weekend. Im sure it was planned this way so he can be here for it.

 

[Waquoit]

Yeah, didn't they postpone Rudy's first date because he couldn't attend?

 

[Ts5034]

Yeah, didn't they postpone Rudy's first date because he couldn't attend?

Yes. He was inducted when we played Syracuse on gameday in February 2012. It was great that he was there for it. Its a shame that Ray and Rip couldnt be there in 2007 when they inducted the first class.

 

[HooperScooper]

Article doesn't come right out and say it, but it's safe to assume Caron will be in attendance, right?

The exclusive "Huskies of Honor" is getting a new member. Caron Butler, who has followed an impressive career at UConn with a long, distinguished run in the NBA, will return to Storrs on Saturday night to be inducted into the basketball program's Hall of Fame.

http://www.courant.com/sports/uconn...ketball-caron-butler-0211-20160210-story.html

 

[CTKIDD]

Of all the guys who left early, he was the one who I remember the most wishing (selfishly) would stay another year.. He was an absolute beast and pumped he will forever be etched into the wall of honor.

 

[UChusky916]

Absolutely deserving. Congrats Caron!

 

[RM99]

Everyone should read his book, Tuff Juice.

 

[Point6]

One of my favorites of all time. He absolutely deserves it.

 

[Bryan Lord]

More so than Rudy no doubt.

 

[Thirty Three]

100% deserving. Caron was an absolute BEAST and he's a great representative of UConn basketball.

 

[mauconnfan]

YYYYYYYYEEEEEEESSSSSSSSS!

Great Husky, great story love this to happen he so much deserves to be there ! Thanks Caron

 

[MexicoHusky]

Wonderful news. Did so much on the court. Rebounded, pushed, finished from everywhere. Loved his game.

 

[willie99]

an all time favorite, I'll never forget that 2002 run

NYC, DC & Cuse, before the eventual champs knocked us off in the final 30 seconds, the only scare they had

I'm still exhausted from that

 

[Ts5034]

an all time favorite, I'll never forget that 2002 run

NYC, DC & Cuse, before the eventual champs knocked us off in the final 30 seconds, the only scare they had

I'm still exhausted from that

That Maryland loss in 2002 really upset me. I was having so much fun watching that team and how well they were playing in February and March. I really thought they could knock off MD in the Elite 8. That Steve Blake 3 pointer still haunts me to this day.

 

[Waquoit]

That Maryland loss in 2002 really upset me.

That was a case of the sit-with-2-fouls rule gone wrong.

 

[Kitaman]

Love it! Caron is also a JC success story, and there are plenty more of them. Caron is also an Ambassador and epitomy of UConn basketball. We love our kids street tough/wise but disciplined. JC had a way of instilling discipline and character in our players (they didn't need toughness or fire).

Caron is one of many examples. He came here and had decided to make sure that he leaves successful and not revert back to the 'street life'. How many young kids change their environment but don't change themselves? As for me, I don't want a suburbanite team (well perhaps a sprinkling of kids). Anyway, congrats Caron, you bleed UConn blood and you will always be my prototype UConn basketball player (street tough baller).

I hope JC is there, and I suspect he will be since Caron was his clay.

 

[Inyatkin]

More so than Rudy no doubt.

It wouldn't be a Boneyard thread if we couldn't find a way to pointlessly knock someone.

 

[Bryan Lord]

It wouldn't be a Boneyard thread if we couldn't find a way to pointlessly knock someone.

Gotta know your audience.

 

[ctchamps]

MSG, UConn knocks off Pitt and Caron is going up and down the student section slapping hands with the students and thanking them for being there.
Loved his story. Loved his play. Loved the way he went to players and calmed them down or supported them or guided them. Loved his interaction with fans.

One of my favorite players. I'm thrilled he's making the HoH. Congrats Caron!

 

[mauconnfan]

MSG, UConn knocks off Pitt and Caron is going up and down the student section slapping hands with the students and thanking them for being there.
Loved his story. Loved his play. Loved the way he went to players and calmed them down or supported them or guided them. Loved his interaction with fans.

One of my favorite players. I'm thrilled he's making the HoH. Congrats Caron!

He was genuinely upset about leaving at his conference you could see it. He loved it at Storrs, he found a new family with the team and the students. The tears were so genuine it was like he almost was willing to give up the millions he knew were coming to stay and still be part of it all. Great kid and now a great man.

 

[Waquoit]

Anyone else remember Caron's interview with Donny Marshall at JC's HoF induction? His blushing when Marshall said that we all know you were coach's favorite. Caron finished his words with his eyes welling up saying, "I love the man." Very touching.

 

[microfich]

You want some defense?