Jim Calhoun, on medical leave since Feb. 3 after being diagnosed with spinal stenosis, is set to return to the sidelines on March 3 for UConn’s Senior Day against Pittsburgh. Calhoun underwent back surgery on Feb. 27.
Jim Calhoun Will Return Saturday From Back Surgery
Connecticut will play its final regular season game on Saturday against rival Pittsburgh on Senior Day, but they’ll be getting a bit more of a boost with the return of head coach Jim Calhoun. Calhoun is recovering from back surgery and has missed the Huskies last eight games while dealing with spinal stenosis.
“I’m getting back to normal,” Calhoun told the Associated Press. “I’m not quite as cranky as I should be, but hopefully I will get there.” Calhoun returned to practice on Friday and will be joining the 2011-12 seniors on the court Saturday night.”
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Andy Katz at ESPN reports that Calhoun will undergo back surgery on Monday to remedy his spinal stenosis. He was diagnosed with the malady and took a leave of absence Feb. 3, but is already planning for a March 3 comeback for UConn’s regular-season finale, assuming all goes well with the surgery. There are concerns about him returning to the sidelines so soon after surgery, but Calhoun seems determined to keep the timeline he has set for himself.
Here’s to hoping all goes well on Monday and Calhoun is able to return at full strength.
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