Why UConn brought Tonya Cardoza back as an assistant coach

[Carnac]

I don't believe this has been posted. I did a search BEFORE posting this, it came back negative.​

The Huskies' new assistant's return couldn't have come at a better time for the program.​

When the NCAA allowed women’s basketball teams to hire two additional assistant coaches, UConn went with a pair of familiar faces. Ben Kantor filled one spot, the team’s former director of video who stepped in as a temporary assistant during the 2021 NCAA Tournament when both Geno Auriemma and Shea Ralph were absent due to COVID-19. The other went to Tonya Cardoza, an assistant from 1994 until 2008, when she took over the head job at Temple. Even though she’d been away from the program for 15 years Cardoza stepped in like she hadn’t missed a day.

Why UConn brought Tonya Cardoza back as an assistant coach

The Huskies' new assistant's return couldn't have come at a better time for the program.

www.uconnwbbweekly.com

 

[MSGRET]

I believe that with Tonya on the staff that UConn will have the best guard rotation in the Nation. She has already gotten most of the Freshman playing like they have been there for almost a whole season. They (the guards) also seem to be meshing as a unit that can have someone come in off the bench with little or no drop off. Can't wait till Nov 4th to see them in action against SCU.

 

[and one]

I'm sure Tonya will be an asset to the program. Her having a ton of experience in teaching basketball skills can't hurt. I think more importantly she'll be another voice to remind the team of what the expectations are for UConn players and what it takes to succeed.

 

[DEpup]

I look for the guards to be better drivers with Tonya back on the staff. Even her Temple teams had pesky guards that could just put their head down and drive to the basket and get to the line.

 

[Bigboote]

Tonya was a defense-first, physical player at UVa. I'd love to see her work with the wings/forwards too.

 

[Dezoworld]

Having Tonya will also help our recruiting

 

[JellyBean]

I could not agree more @and one and @MSGRET the welcome back addition of Coach Cardoza is a huge plus for the program and the backcourt players.

 

[DefenseBB]

Having Tonya will also help our recruiting

How?

 

[Dezoworld]

How?

She was a good recruiter before and just by her name will draw attention to young girls

 

[TCC Kid]

I don't believe this has been posted. I did a search BEFORE posting this, it came back negative.​

The Huskies' new assistant's return couldn't have come at a better time for the program.​

When the NCAA allowed women’s basketball teams to hire two additional assistant coaches, UConn went with a pair of familiar faces. Ben Kantor filled one spot, the team’s former director of video who stepped in as a temporary assistant during the 2021 NCAA Tournament when both Geno Auriemma and Shea Ralph were absent due to COVID-19. The other went to Tonya Cardoza, an assistant from 1994 until 2008, when she took over the head job at Temple. Even though she’d been away from the program for 15 years Cardoza stepped in like she hadn’t missed a day.

Why UConn brought Tonya Cardoza back as an assistant coach

The Huskies' new assistant's return couldn't have come at a better time for the program.

www.uconnwbbweekly.com

Thanks--I'm not familiar with Ben Kantor, anything on him? Tonya a tough UVa player--teach tough and the game. Thanks again.

 

[ConnMotors]

Is it possible that Tonya was also brought on to stay and help mentor an in coming future head coach.