James Breeding officiates 11 UConn games in 2026, including national title
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026

James Breeding officiated 11 games involving the UConn men's basketball team last season, even overseeing the national championship game. UConn's head coach Dan Hurley has a contentious history with Breeding, who issued multiple technical fouls against him in pivotal matches. UConn's record in Breeding-officiated games was 7-4, with significant wins but also key losses, including the championship game against Michigan. Breeding's assignments are tied to his reputation as a veteran official, and he is recognized for officiating high-profile contests, including those in the NCAA Tournament.
- •James Breeding officiated UConn's national title game against Michigan
- •Hurley received multiple technical fouls from Breeding last season
- •UConn finished 7-4 in games officiated by Breeding
- •Breeding considered a top official for high-profile assignments
- •Cahill ranks officials for NCAA Tournament assignments
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"James Breeding officiated 11 UConn games last season, including the national title game.
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