Jim Calhoun
University of Connecticut
Jim Calhoun received the John R. Wooden Award “Legends of Coaching” honor in 2005. In his 19 seasons at Connecticut, Jim Calhoun has compiled a stunning 45-14 overall record in national postseason tournament competition (33-10 in NCAA play, 12-4 in NIT play). His 33 NCAA wins at UConn, all achieved in the past 16 years, far outdistances the entire total of four NCAA victories recorded at Connecticut before Coach Calhoun took over the Husky basketball program in the spring of 1986. Jim Calhoun has led UConn to 13 NCAA bids in the past 16 years. Under Coach Calhoun’s direction, UConn has never lost a NCAA First Round game and UConn is a stunning 23-3 in NCAA First and Second Round competition since 1990. The Huskies have earned ten NCAA Sweet 16 berths in the past 16 years, six Elite Eight appearances, two NCAA Final Four trips and two National Championships. Under Coach Calhoun, UConn has captured a league record 15 BIG EAST Championships, nine regular season crowns and six tournament titles.