UConn Coach Calhoum Took Medical Leave

The 67-year-old Hall of Famer coach of Connecticut basketball team, Jim Calhoun, filled a medical leave on Tuesday for an undisclosed medical condition.

Calhoun had history of health problems including history of prostate and skin cancer in 2003 and most recently in 2008.

The school is very tight-lipped on Calhoun’s whereabouts but the coach physician, Dr. Peter Schulman released his statement that he personally advised Calhoum to take some rest in order to address temporary medical issues which is not related to his previous medical conditions.

Associate head coach George Blaney will head the coaching duties in Huskies while Calhoun is away.  Ucann had lost 3 consecutive games and they are not in a good position on this seaon but the team’s primary concern is coach Calhoun’s good health and his speedy recovery.

Last season, Calhoun has guided the Huskies to the Final Four but missed the Huskies’ first NCAA tournament game last March after being hospitalized for dehydration. He was also rushed to hospital last June after breaking several ribs riding a bike.

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