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UConn Legend Entering Huskies of Honor

Hasheem Thabeet will be inducted into UConn's Huskies of Honor on Feb. 14 during halftime against Georgetown at Gampel Pavilion.
Thabeet is the 24th individual player to be honored, joining a select list that includes teams, an administrator, and coaches.
Thabeet was a two-time National Defensive Player of the Year and was central to UConn's 2009 Final Four run.
The ceremony recognizes Thabeet's journey from Tanzania to UConn and his standout college career.
Thabeet was the second overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
After the NBA, Thabeet spent the bulk of his professional career overseas, including playing for Dar Basketball Club in Tanzania.
The announcement situates Thabeet among UConn legends and reinforces the program's history of elite defense and success.
UConn's Huskies of Honor ceremony is scheduled for mid-February at the Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Conn.
The feature emphasizes Thabeet's impact as a freshman through his senior season, including a double-double and shot-blocking prowess.
Thabeet's UConn career concluded with 99 starts in 100 appearances and strong per-game averages.

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