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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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