Photo of the week for February 22nd to February 28th

It was a great start to the week that ended up becoming the POTW! This past week started with #7 West Virginia visiting UConn at the XL Center in Hartford. UConn pulled out the upset once again. It was a very interesting game with UConn head coach Jim Calhoun receiving a technical foul early in the game and West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins receiving a double technical and being ejected with less than a minute remaining in the game. This upcoming week is another slow one during the week but very busy on the weekend as I have 3 full days of gymnastics in RI.

Onto the Photo of the Week

I’ve always pictured something like this while covering the games, but was never in the right location to make it work. This time it just panned out!

Nikon D300, 300mm, 2000iso, f2.8/, 1/800th

22 February 2010: Connecticut Huskies fans during a free throw by Connecticut’s Gavin Edwards (33) in the first half. Connecticut leads West Virginia 37 – 28 at the half held at XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut.
Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

Always love it when you can get the fans included in the game. They helped decide this one as they really had a good time on national TV and taunting West Virginia.

Nikon D300, 300mm, 2000iso, f2.8, 1/1250th

22 February 2010: Connecticut Head Coach Jim Calhoun. Connecticut defeated #7 West Virginia 73 – 62  at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut.
Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

Jim Calhoun was very animated this game, although his counterpart Bob Huggins was even more.

Onto some action, it was a pretty rough game, but there was still some areas of decent defense and quality offensive play.

Nikon D300, 300mm, 2000iso, f2.8, 1/1000th

22 February 2010: West Virginia’s Kevin Jones (5) defends Connecticut’s Jerome Dyson (11) during game action in the first half. Connecticut leads West Virginia 37 – 28 at the half held at XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut.
Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

Nikon D700, 70-200mm @ 95mm, 2000iso, f2.8, 1/1000th

22 February 2010: West Virginia’s Danny Jennings (30) blocks Connecticut guard Kemba Walker’s (15) shot during game action in the first half. Connecticut defeated #7 West Virginia 73 – 62  at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut.
Mandatory Credit: Geoff Bolte / Southcreek Global

It was a great game to cover, there were a lot more interest in the game one because it was an ESPN game, as well there were some up and coming players where there were a lot of scouts there. Even brought in Danny Ainge from the Boston Celtics. Also in attendance was Andy Katz an ESPN writer.

A lot of fun too bad it was my last UConn game of the year. Might have a chance to shoot some more basketball with the Men’s March Madness opening round in Providence, nothing for sure yet, but we shall see.

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