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UConn hires Charlie Stevens as new general manager for basketball team

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 10:50 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

UConn hires Charlie Stevens as new general manager for basketball team

Summary

UConn has appointed Charlie Stevens as its new general manager for the basketball team, following his five-season tenure with the San Antonio Spurs. This decision diverges from the trend of programs hiring prominent NBA alumni for front-office roles. The Huskies, under coach Dan Hurley, are coming off two national titles and aim to build winning rosters through Stevens' expertise in identifying talent rather than celebrity appeal. UConn has opted for a strategic approach, prioritizing operational proficiency over high-profile names in leadership roles.

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By the Numbers

•Charlie Stevens joins UConn after five years with the Spurs
•UConn avoids trend of hiring celebrity alumni for management
•Dan Hurley has led UConn to two national titles
•Stevens brings a focus on talent scouting and roster building
•UConn's choice reflects a long-term strategy for success

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10:50 PMYahoo Sports — UConn Used Spurs to Avoid Short-Sighted NCAA Trend

What they're saying

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Top college programs are recruiting NBA players to manage and recruit for their basketball teams, but the UConn Huskies opted to go in a totally different direction, showing why they are ahead of the pack.
— Yahoo Sports

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