University of Connecticut Athletics
On The Road With Men's Basketball: March 20
3/20/2008 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
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all photos by Stephen Slade
Tampa, Fla. (March 20, 2008) - The fourth-seeded University of Connecticut men's basketball team arrived in Tampa Wednesday night and embarked on its first full day of activities Thursday. The Huskies started their day with a full breakfast at the hotel before heading to a two-hour practice at the University of Tampa.
Following practice, the team basked in the Florida sunshine while eating lunch and headed over to the St. Pete's Time Forum for press conferences, media availability and an open practice for the general public and media members.
Stay tuned to UConnHuskies.com for more photos during the Huskies' time in Tampa. Game action begins Friday against San Diego at approximately 3:00 p.m. on CBS.
Hasheem Thabeet, A.J. Price and Jeff Adrien start their first day in Tampa with breakfast at the hotel. Athletic Trainer James Doran tapes the ankle of Jonathan Mandeldove before the Huskies' practice at the University of Tampa. Jeff Adrien goes up for a dunk during practice at the University of Tampa Thursday morning. Head Coach Jim Calhoun, who is coaching in his 15th NCAA Tournament at UConn, talks to the team after practice Thursday. The Huskies enjoy Tampa's warm temperatures while eating lunch after practice. A.J. Price and Jeff Adrien field questions from reporters during Thursday's press conference at the St. Pete's Times Forum. Jerome Dyson is interviewed in the team's locker room as part of Thursday's media availability at the arena. Head coach Jim Calhoun cracks a smile during the Thursday press conference. Hasheem Thabeet dunks the ball at Thursday's open practice at the St. Pete's Time Forum. Spectators watch the Huskies during open practice Thursday afternoon. Donnell Beverly works on his homework with tutor Danielle DeRosa Thursday during the team's study hall. Jerome Dyson goes over a paper with Felicia Crump, a graduate assistant academic counselor.
