Jim Calhoun — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2005.
Led the University of Connecticut to three NCAA National Championships (1999, 2004, 2011).
Served as Head Coach at the University of Connecticut for 26 seasons, achieving 873 NCAA Division I career victories.
Currently serves as Special Advisor to the Men's Basketball Program at the University of St. Joseph since 2017.
Works as a College Basketball Analyst for ESPN since 2014.
Won 17 Big East Championships, including 7 tournament and 10 regular season titles.
Graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from American International College in 1968.

Biography

James A. Calhoun is an American former college basketball coach, widely recognized for his 26-season tenure as head coach of the University of Connecticut (UConn) men's basketball team. During his time at UConn, he led the Huskies to three NCAA National Championships (1999, 2004, 2011), making him one of only six coaches in NCAA Division I history to achieve this feat. His teams also secured 17 Big East Championships, comprising 7 tournament and 10 regular season titles.