UConn's Dream Season: An Oral History

Send a text Early on New Year's Day, my Dad passed away. He is the reason The Dream Season Podcast exists, so I felt that he deserved an episode in his honor. His Obituary Donate to the Pat & Jim Calhoun Cardiology Center Fund

Send a text The Huskies square off with the Duke Blue Devils for a chance to advance to the 1990 Final Four in Denver, CO. Connect with the show via the following: Twitter: DreamSeasonPod Instagram: DreamSeasonPod Email: dreamseasonpodATgmail.com Leave a voicemail: (903) 884-8990 If you'd like to have your memory of The Dream Season (or any moment covered during the podcast) featured on a fut...

Send a text The Huskies travel to East Rutherford, NJ to take on the ACC regular season champion Clemson Tigers in the Sweet Sixteen. Scott Burrell on the Field of 68 Podcast WFAN Tribute to The Shot Connect with the show via the following: Twitter: DreamSeasonPod Instagram: DreamSeasonPod Email: dreamseasonpodATgmail.com Leave a voicemail: (903) 884-8990 If you'd like to have your memory of...

Send a text The 1989-90 UConn Huskies earn the #1 seed in the East Region and look to avoid becoming the first 1 seed to lose to a 16 seed, while playing in a familiar arena. Connect with the show via the following: Twitter: DreamSeasonPod Instagram: DreamSeasonPod Email: dreamseasonpodATgmail.com Leave a voicemail: (903) 884-8990 If you'd like to have your memory of The Dream Season (or any...

Send a text The #2 seed UConn Huskies open the 1990 Big East Tournament with a quarterfinal matchup against #7 Seton Hall and look to build on their momentum heading into the upcoming NCAA Tournament. Connect with the show via the following: Twitter: DreamSeasonPod Instagram: DreamSeasonPod Email: dreamseasonpodATgmail.com Leave a voicemail: (903) 884-8990 If you'd like to have your memory of...

Send a text The 1989-90 UConn men's basketball team closes out the regular season with their final seven conference games, including key matchups at both Syracuse and Georgetown. The squad continues to advance up the AP Top 25 and the lone senior is honored on Senior Night. Connect with the show via the following: Twitter: DreamSeasonPod Instagram: DreamSeasonPod Email: dreamseasonpodATgmail....

Send a text The doors close on the Field House and the curtain rises on Gampel Pavilion. The Huskies crack the Associated Press Top 25 and continue to climb. BONUS: Stick around after the closing credits to hear the pregame ceremonies before the final game at the Field House, as well as an interview with Art Quimby. Sports Illustrated article from the February 5, 1990 issue Connect with the show v...

Send a text Two incredible wins against perennial Big East powers Syracuse and Georgetown creates a euphoric state in the State of Connecticut. Connect with the show via the following: Twitter: DreamSeasonPod Instagram: DreamSeasonPod Email: dreamseasonpodATgmail.com Leave a voicemail: (903) 884-8990 If you'd like to have your memory of The Dream Season (or any moment covered during the podca...

Send a text UConn begins the 90's with a road trip to #16 St. John's, which results in an examination of the Huskies defensive strategy and if changes are needed. Connect with the show via the following: Twitter: DreamSeasonPod Instagram: DreamSeasonPod Email: dreamseasonpodATgmail.com Leave a voicemail: (903) 884-8990 If you'd like to have your memory of The Dream Season (or any mo...

Send a text The Huskies are 4-1 heading into the inaugural ACC-Big East Challenge against Maryland. In addition to some non-conference matchups, UConn opens the Big East season as they host Villanova and wrap up the 1980s with the Connecticut Mutual Classic. Connect with the show via the following: Twitter: DreamSeasonPod Instagram: DreamSeasonPod Email: dreamseasonpodATgmail.com Leave a voicemail...

Send a text The 1989-90 UConn men's basketball season gets underway with a trip to Anchorage, Alaska for the Great Alaska Shootout. Episode 6 of the Dream Season Podcast covers the three game in Alaska, as well as home games against Yale and Howard. Connect with the show via the following: Twitter: DreamSeasonPod Instagram: DreamSeasonPod Email: dreamseasonpodATgmail.com Leave a voicemail: (9...

Send a text Episode 5 of The Dream Season Podcast details the arrival of Nadav Henefeld and the cohesion of the team leading into their two exhibition games prior to the start of the 1989-90 regular season. Connect with the show via the following: Twitter: DreamSeasonPod Instagram: DreamSeasonPod Email: dreamseasonpodATgmail.com Leave a voicemail: (903) 884-8990 If you'd like to have your mem...

Send a text Episode 4 of The Dream Season Podcast details the expectations of the team following the NIT Championship in 1988, the results of the 1988-89 season and some new recruits. GoFundMe for Willie McCloud Connect with the show via the following: Twitter: DreamSeasonPod Instagram: DreamSeasonPod Email: dreamseasonpodATgmail.com Leave a voicemail: (903) 884-8990 If you'd like to have you...

Send a text Episode 3 of The Dream Season Podcast details the 1987-88 season and the run to the NIT title. GoFundMe for Willie McCloud Connect with the show via the following: Twitter: DreamSeasonPod Instagram: DreamSeasonPod Email: dreamseasonpodATgmail.com Leave a voicemail: (903) 884-8990 If you'd like to have your memory of The Dream Season (or any moment covered during the podcast) featu...

Send a text Episode 2 of The Dream Season Podcast chronicles the hiring of Jim Calhoun as well as the 1986-87 season, his first as UConn's head coach. Connect with the show via the following: Twitter: DreamSeasonPod Instagram: DreamSeasonPod Email: dreamseasonpodATgmail.com Leave a voicemail: (903) 884-8990 If you'd like to have your memory of The Dream Season (or any moment covered duri...

Send a text Episode 1 of The Dream Season Podcast gives a summary of the UConn men's basketball program from its inception in 1900 through the end of the 1985-86 season. Connect with the show via the following: Twitter: DreamSeasonPod Instagram: DreamSeasonPod Email: dreamseasonpodATgmail.com Leave a voicemail: (903) 884-8990 If you'd like to have your memory of The Dream Season (or any...

Send a text Finally, the trailer for The Dream Season Podcast. Follow me on Twitter & Instagram at DreamSeasonPod