Read this info at another site? Any truth to Uconn benching several starters at tip because of recent play?
That sense of anxiety for the perennial NCAA Tournament participant may explain the Hall of Fame coach announcing he would not start any of his seniors when the 12th-seeded Huskies play an equally desperate, 13th-seeded St. John's team Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the first round.
"Coach's decision," he said following a brutal 75-68 loss at South Florida on Saturday.
With an NCAA bid on the line, Calhoun is making a desperate attempt to wake up three of his four top players - forward Stanley Robinson, guard Jerome Dyson and center Gavin Edwards.
If they respond, it's a huge plus that could get him enough wins at the Garden to give him a shot at a NCAA berth. If he loses them because of a rash decision, this season could go down as one of the most disappointing of the Calhoun era.
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/c...hangs_on_tournament_bubble.html#ixzz0hhxLaaxo
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