UConn Insider

The Courant's Mike Anthony stopped by to discuss UConn's official inclusion in the Big East, the excitement around the men's program, the challenges facing Dan Hurley as he tries to sustain momentum during a pandemic, Geno Auriemma's thoughts on managing some similar obstacles, and more.

The Courant's Alexa Philippou passed the microphone to former Huskies Batouly Camara, Napheesa Collier, Crystal Dangerfield and Gabby Williams so they could share their thoughts on the profound moment the country is facing in the wake of George Floyd's death, how racism has personally affected them, their experiences speaking out against racial injustice, and where they want to go from here.

Courant sports columnist Mike Anthony joined the UConn Insider podcast to discuss his reassignment to the news side, his column on the protests in Hartford over George Floyd’s death, what the future holds for the Husky athletic department and more.

The Courant’s Dom Amore joined the UConn Insider podcast to break down what’s been a busy offseason for the UConn men despite the coronavirus pandemic. You’ll hear his thoughts on Dan Hurley’s virtual recruiting methods, Christian Vital’s legacy, early season ticket sales, the UConn football team’s new TV contract and more Husky-related topics before the conversation veers into some pro baseball talk. The show wraps up with a few thoughts on Scott Burrell’s newfound fame as a result of ESPN’s hit docu-series “The Last Dance.”

The Courant’s Dom Amore caught up with former UConn baseball player John Andreoli on the latest episode of the UConn Insider podcast. You’ll hear Andreoli discuss the parallels between his professional life and the acting career of his wife, Cara Harvey; creative solutions to keeping sharp during the coronavirus shutdown; angling for a roster spot with his hometown Red Sox and more.

The Courant's Alexa Philippou caught up with former UConn star Katie Lou Samuelson and her sister Karlie, who were recently reunited when Katie Lou was traded to the Dallas Wings. You'll hear the Samuelson sisters discuss what it's been like living in quarantine in California (4:00); their earliest memories of playing together (5:40); the decision-making process that led them to their respective college basketball programs (10:00); being recruited by each other's coaches (11:45); the differences between Geno Auriemma and Tara VanDerveer (13:00); how they've helped each other grow as players (14:30) and navigate the life of a student-athlete (16:00); the Cardinal's streak-ending win over the Huskies in 2014 (17:45); their memories of the 2017 Final Four (19:20); and more.

Former UConn sharpshooter Rashad Anderson joined the UConn Insider podcast to discuss quarantine life in his hometown of Tampa, his post-playing career, his memories of the 2004 national championship season, playing for Jim Calhoun, the leg infection that hospitalized him for two weeks, the way his game would translate in today's NBA and much more.

The Courant's Alexa Philippou caught up with former UConn women's basketball player Batouly Camara to discuss the ways in which she's keeping busy while quarantined (2:15); her upbringing as a child of immigrant parents from Guinea (4:45); her introduction to sports and why they've continued to resonate and play such a big role in her life (7:00); starting her charity, WAKE (14:30); the inspiration and the process behind the children's book she recently authored (19:00); her time at UConn and how it prepared her for the next phase of her life (22:15); using her platform to connect with other athletes who have a similar background (25:30); her role models in the world of merging sports with advocacy (27:00); and more.

Former UConn offensive tackle and NFL draft hopeful Matt Peart joined The Courant's Dom Amore to discuss his mentality as he awaits his first professional assignment amid the unprecedented obstacles of the coronavirus pandemic (3:30); his experience at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Ala. (4:15); turning heads with his performance at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis (7:00); carrying on the legacy of Huskies who have made the leap to the NFL level (11:30); training at home in the absence of gyms (15:00); fielding those strange pre-draft questions (18:00); going against the grain as a Giants fan attending high school in Massachusetts (21:15); staying the course with the Huskies throughout the struggles of the past few seasons (24:00); and the enduring lessons from his five years in Storrs (24:45).

Adam Amin, the play-by-play voice of the women’s Final Four on ESPN, joined the show for a wide-ranging chat on April 6, one day after what would have been the national championship game. He discussed how he’s keeping busy during this unprecedented dearth of athletic events (3:00); where he was and what he was preparing to cover when coronavirus news first started to rock the sports world (5:45); the radio appearances and other professional opportunities that are helping him cope with a “purposeless” feeling (9:30); his roots as a broadcaster and the unwavering support he received from his father, a Pakistani immigrant and a huge Chicago sports fan (12:45); other broadcasters who have influenced his style (15:15); what it’s like to work with Rebecca Lobo and Kara Lawson (18:15); the UConn women’s basketball team’s struggles against the top teams in the country this season (22:00); the progress of the UConn men under Dan Hurley (27:00).