Calhoun to return to UConn next season

Apr 9, 2009 - 9:23 PM STORRS, Connecticut (Ticker) -- Connecticut men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun will return to the bench next season, the school announced Thursday.

"It is my full intention to return for the 2009-10 season," Calhoun said. "I look forward to coaching next season and to continuing as the head coach at Connecticut into the future. In many ways, the journey of this past season has made me realize how much I love coaching this game, how much I love my kids and how much I enjoy being at Connecticut."

Calhoun recently completed his 23rd season at UConn - his 37th as a collegiate head coach - during which he guided the Huskies to the third Final Four in the program's history. They fell to Michigan State in the national semifinals.

The 66-year-old Calhoun has compiled a career record of 805-342, placing him sixth all-time in wins in Division I history.

"I am very excited that Coach Calhoun will continue as our head men's basketball coach," UConn director of athletics Jeff Hathaway said. "We look forward to continued success in our men's basketball program for years to come under the leadership of our Hall of Fame coach."

Calhoun guided UConn to national championships in 1999 and 2004. He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2005.