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NCAA rejects former UConn coach’s appeal over violations

By DAVE COLLINS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2018, file photo, Connecticut head coach Kevin Ollie watches from the sideline during the first half an NCAA college basketball game in Storrs, Conn. The arbitrator in the dispute between UConn and Kevin Ollie has ruled that the former basketball coach is protected by a union contract when it comes to the standard the school must meet in proving his firing was justified. UConn had argued that Ollie’s personal contract superseded the union deal, allowing it to fire him in March, 2018 for a broader range of offenses. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

Ollie wins ruling on union protection in fight over firing

By PAT EATON-ROBB - Associated Press

$In this Feb. 15, 2018, file photo, Connecticut head coach Kevin Ollie reacts during the second half an NCAA college basketball game against Tulsa in Hartford, Conn. UConn will find out what penalties it faces for violations of NCAA rules in its basketball program under former coach Kevin Ollie. The NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions plans to release its report Tuesday, July 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File) **FILE**$

UConn hoops gets probation for NCAA violations under Kevin Ollie

By Pat Eaton-Robb - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 6, 2013, file photo, then-Connecticut head coach Kevin Ollie signals to his team as associate head coach Glenn Miller looks on during the first half of Connecticut's 95-68 victory over Maine in an NCAA college basketball game, in Hartford, Conn. Former UConn basketball coach Kevin Ollie has filed a lawsuit against former assistant Glenn Miller, contending Miller slandered him in comments to the NCAA. Miller told the governing body he had learned about an alleged $30,000 payment Ollie made to the mother of a recruit while at UConn. Ollie's lawsuit, filed Monday, April 29, 2019, in Connecticut Superior Court, says that accusation was false and damaged his reputation. (AP Photo/Fred Beckham, File)

Ex-UConn basketball coach Kevin Ollie sues former assistant

By PAT EATON-ROBB - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2018, file photo, Connecticut head coach Kevin Ollie watches from the sideline during the first half an NCAA college basketball game in Storrs, Conn. A federal judge dismissed a complaint on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, filed by Ollie connected to his allegations that his firing was in part racially motivated, deciding the complaint was filed prematurely. The judge did not rule on the merits of the request. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

Judge dismisses ex-UConn coach Ollie’s complaint over firing

By DAVE COLLINS - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 16, 2016, file photo, Connecticut coach Kevin Ollie passes the ball during practice for the team's first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Des Moines, Iowa. Former UConn basketball coach Ollie has brought his $10 million dispute with the school over his firing to both state and federal court. Lawyers for Ollie and the university were to give oral arguments Friday, Jan. 25, in U.S. District Court in Bridgeport on a motion that would allow Ollie to move forward with a racial discrimination complaint against the school without jeopardizing his right to an arbitration hearing with UConn over his firing last year. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Ex-UConn coach Ollie takes dispute to state, federal court

By PAT EATON-ROBB - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 16, 2016, file photo, Connecticut coach Kevin Ollie passes the ball during practice for the team's first-round game in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Des Moines, Iowa. Former UConn basketball coach Ollie has brought his $10 million dispute with the school over his firing to both state and federal court. Lawyers for Ollie and the university were to give oral arguments Friday, Jan. 25, in U.S. District Court in Bridgeport on a motion that would allow Ollie to move forward with a racial discrimination complaint against the school without jeopardizing his right to an arbitration hearing with UConn over his firing last year. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

The Latest: Judge hears arguments in Ollie-UConn dispute

Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2018, file photo, Connecticut head coach Kevin Ollie watches from the sideline during the first half an NCAA college basketball game in Storrs, Conn. The University of Connecticut has announced it is self-imposing penalties, including the loss of a scholarship for the 2019-20 season, for violations of NCAA rules under former basketball coach Kevin Ollie, Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. The school said it also will restrict its recruiting and pay a fine of $5,000.(AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

UConn self-imposes penalties for violations under Ollie

By PAT EATON-ROBB - Associated Press

File-This Feb. 15, 2018, file photo shows Connecticut head coach Kevin Ollie during the first half an NCAA college basketball game, in Hartford, Conn. The University of Connecticut is asking a federal judge to dismiss a complaint filed by former coach Ollie, who claims his firing was in part racially motivated. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

UConn asks court to dismiss complaint by ex-coach Ollie

By PAT EATON-ROBB - Associated Press

Ex-UConn coach Ollie says firing was racially motivated

Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 25, 2018, file photo, then-Connecticut coach Kevin Ollie watches during the first half the team's NCAA college basketball game in Storrs, Conn. The University of Connecticut and former coach Ollie have been notified by the NCAA of alleged recruiting and other violations during his tenure at the school. The notice of allegations, released Friday night, Sept. 28, by UConn with the names of recruits redacted, includes numerous charges, including unethical conduct by Ollie for allegedly provided false or misleading information about video calls to a recruit from two former UConn stars, Hall of Famer Ray Allen and San Antonio Spurs guard Rudy Gay. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

UConn holds 1st practice day after NCAA violations announced

By PAT EATON-ROBB - Associated Press

Former UConn coach Ollie notified of violations by NCAA

By PAT EATON-ROBB - Associated Press

In this Friday, Aug. 10, 2018, photo, former UConn head basketball coach Jim Calhoun wraps his arm around former UConn and NBA star Ray Allen during Connecticut's alumni basketball game in Uncasville, Conn. Calhoun, who hosted the biannual charity game, believes the UConn program remains championship caliber. (Mark Mirko/Hartford Courant via AP)

UConn greats expect program to climb back to elite status

By PAT EATON-ROBB - Associated Press

Dan Hurley waves as he is introduced as the new NCAA college basketball head coach at the University of Connecticut, Friday, March 23, 2018, in Storrs, Conn. Hurley, who coached Rhode Island into the NCAA Tournament the past two seasons, replaces Kevin Ollie, who was fired earlier this month. At left is UConn Athletic Director David Benedict. (AP Photo/Stephen Dunn)

Dan Hurley calls coaching UConn a dream and destination job

By PAT EATON-ROBB - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2018, file photo, Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma watches the action in the second half of an NCAA basketball game against Tulane, in New Orleans. Auriemma says he has no interest in coaching the school's men's team. But the Hall-of-Famer, who has won 11 national championships, also says he could do it and would enjoy doing it. (AP Photo/Scott Threlkeld, File)

Auriemma: Could coach UConn men, but no interest at age 63

By PAT EATON-ROBB - Associated Press

Wichita State forward Darral Willis Jr. fights for a rebound against Connecticut guard Jalen Adams during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in Wichita, Kan. (Travis Heying/The Wichita Eagle via AP)

No. 22 Wichita State routs UConn 95-74

By JEFFREY PARSON - Associated Press

Connecticut's Jalen Adams, left, goes up for a basket as South Florida's Isaiah Manderson, right, defends during the first half an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Adams scores 19 and UConn holds off South Florida 68-65

By PAT EATON-ROBB - Associated Press

Adams scores 25 points, leads UConn over Tulane 67-57

By LES EAST - Associated Press

Connecticut's Christian Vital, right, shoots as Central Florida's Dayon Griffin, left, defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Vital scores 18 to lead UConn to a 62-53 win over UCF

By PAT EATON-ROBB - Associated Press

Connecticut's Christian Vital shoots over Boston University's Will Goff during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Vital’s career night leads UConn to 85-66 win over Boston U

By PAT EATON-ROBB - Associated Press