Connecticut men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun is taking a medical leave of absence, effective immediately, the school announced Tuesday afternoon.
"It is my recommendation that coach Calhoun take a medical leave from his coaching position to address some temporary medical issues, none of which involve any previous medical conditions that he has dealt with," said his physician, Dr. Peter Schulman of the University of Connecticut Health Center.
"Our primary concern is coach Calhoun's health and his complete recovery. We will do everything possible to support coach during this time. Jim and I both know that the men's basketball program is in very capable hands under the leadership of associate head coach George Blaney," UConn athletics director Jeff Hathaway said.
UConn (No. 21 ESPN/USA Today) is 11-6 (2-3 Big East) and has lost three straight. The team's next game is Wednesday against St. John's. They host No. 1 Texas on Saturday
"It is my recommendation that coach Calhoun take a medical leave from his coaching position to address some temporary medical issues, none of which involve any previous medical conditions that he has dealt with," said his physician, Dr. Peter Schulman of the University of Connecticut Health Center.
"Our primary concern is coach Calhoun's health and his complete recovery. We will do everything possible to support coach during this time. Jim and I both know that the men's basketball program is in very capable hands under the leadership of associate head coach George Blaney," UConn athletics director Jeff Hathaway said.
UConn (No. 21 ESPN/USA Today) is 11-6 (2-3 Big East) and has lost three straight. The team's next game is Wednesday against St. John's. They host No. 1 Texas on Saturday
