Former UConn coach Jim Calhoun hugs John Gwynn during ceremonies to honor the Huskies’ 1989-90 team and the 30th anniversary of the opening of Gampel Pavilion. Height: 6-5 Avg. The Men of UConn. 15 St. John's, 72 ... John Gwynn Oliver Macklin Rod Sellers 1990 also marked the opening of … 20 UConn men's basketball team defeated No. Led by Chris Smith, Nadav Henefeld, Scott Burrell, Tate George, Rod Sellers and John Gwynn, UConn went from unranked in the preseason to winning the Big East Regular Season and Tournament Championships, both for the first time. We have talked to players from the 1950's through today. Jessica Hill / Associated Press. 5 of 11 Former UConn coach Jim Calhoun, center right, hugs former player John Gwynn during a halftime ceremony honoring the 1989-90 UConn men’s team during an NCAA basketball game against Cincinnati on Sunday in Storrs. UConn Athletics has planned a pair of Husky Heritage games to celebrate the ... when the No. Shown below are the Men's UConn Basketball Legends. When UConn won the Big East tournament at Madison Square Garden in 1990, the state went crazy and the love affair with the Huskies began. This website will always be growing with more legends being added. John Gwynn screamed with joy after the Big East win. Led by Chris Smith, Nadav Henefeld, Scott Burrell, Tate George, and John Gwynn, UConn went from unranked in the preseason to winning the Big East Regular Season and Tournament Championships, both for the first time. Come back soon to read about more great players. STORRS, Conn. — John Gwynn brought his two daughters to watch UConn’s 72-71 overtime win over Cincinnati on Sunday. That nucleus was good enough for a 27-5 record heading into the NCAA Tournament where they would be a #1 seed in the East Region. Avg. The '90 Huskies were led by Connecticut native Chris Smith's 17ppg but he had plenty of support in Nadav Henefeld, Tate George, John Gwynn, Rod Sellers and Scott Burrell. The former Huskies guard was with his teammates as UConn … Photo: Jessica Hill / Associated Press 1990 also marked the opening of Gampel Pavilion, the program's new on-campus home. Years Exp: 1.5 Averages weighted by minutes played High School Parade All-Americans: Chris Smith 70.7% of minutes played and 70.8% of scoring return from 1989-90 roster