Connecticut Basketball Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

Fast break...
Dribble and reap.
Swoosh,
Through the hoop.
Speed and pace keeps the heat,
Of b-ball.
A full court press and no foul calls.

'Woof-woof...
Holla!
Woof-woof,
Holla! '

Sweating to seek the lead!
Time out delays...
A strategy to stage.
Let them make two...
Catch the rebound and follow through.
Make sure we come back to make three.

'Woof-woof...
Holla!
Woof-woof,
Holla! '

Fast break...
Dribble and reap.
Swoosh,
Through the hoop.
Speed and pace keeps the heat,
Of b-ball.
A full court press and no foul calls.

UConn's got the steam to play.
Season after season...
It's number one,
They choose to stay.

Husky ball.
Holla.
Dropping through the net.
Connecticut basketball,
At its best.

'Woof-woof...
Holla!
Woof-woof,
Holla! '


Dedicated:
To the young men and women,
balancing academic studies AND
playing championship collegiate basketball.
Representing both the state and people of Connecticut.
University of Connecticut
Storrs, Connecticut-Main Campus

'So very proud of you and your efforts!
~LSP~