Episode 8 - The Turning Point

04/09/23 • 31 min

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 moment covered during the podcast) featured on a future episode, leave a message with your name and location or email me an audio file.
Audio clips are from interviews conducted by myself and from YouTube.
Thanks for listening!

Send us a text

Previous Episode

Episode 7 - The Steal Curtain Arrives

Send us 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: (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 future episode, leave a message with your name and location or email me an audio file.
Audio clips are from interviews conducted by myself and from YouTube.
Thanks for listening!

Next Episode

Episode 9 - Huskymania Arrives

Send us 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 podcast) featured on a future episode, leave a message with your name and location or email me an audio file.
Audio clips are from interviews conducted by myself and from YouTube.
Thanks for listening!

UConn's Dream Season: An Oral History - Episode 8 - The Turning Point

Transcript

Hi and welcome to The Dream Season Podcast, an oral history of the 1989-90 UConn men’s basketball season, also known as, The Dream Season.

This Episode 8, The Turning Point

Jim Calhoun and the Huskies thought they had turned the corner after stumbling in their first Big East game of the season against Villanova. After that 64-57 loss at home, UConn cruised to wins over three non-conference opponents. Their ferocious 2-2-1 full court press