![]() Ollie told Uconn.EDU, "This is my dream job. In a 13 year NBA career, I believe that Kevin Ollie was the king of the 10- day NBA contract.Įven though, Uconn is suspended from this year's NCAA Tournament, the team has taken Ollie's coaching message to heart, and to this point complied an impressive record of (19-7 overall, 9-3 Big East) () the challenges continue, as Uconn welcomes the Georgetown Hoyas into Gampel Pavilion(ESPN 2 7 PM).Īs player after player either transferred or declared for the NBA Draft, Ollie implemented his toughness into a program that seemed ready from the start, as in his 1st game game as a head coach Ollie defeated Tom Izzo's Michigan State Spartans in the Maui Invitational Tournament. ![]() The Cranshaw High School graduate (Los Angeles), knows a thing or two about patience. Instead of deterring Ollie, to make him strive to earn the trust of the athletic department Edu.Īfter being Calhoun's assistant for two years, Ollie was given the job however, to some Huskies fans it seemed like he was put on probation, because originally he was only granted a minimal contract. His 614 career assists ranks him third all time, according to UConn. Ollie who played for four years for Calhoun, played in 124 games, while averaging six points and five assists. 13,2012 it was the first time since 1986- that anyone other than Calhoun manned the sidelines as the head coach of the Huskies. ![]() When Kevin Ollie replaced Jim Calhoun as Uconn's Men's Basketball coach on September.
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