Players line up for the starting lineups in the first game of the 2009 NCAA tournament in Philadelphia.The team huddles around before the game in Philly against Chatanooga.AJ Price, now an Indiana Pacer, gets fired up before the game in Philly. Hasheem Thabeet (Memphis Grizzlies) and AJ Price (Indiana Pacers) sit during second half action of a game in Philadelphia.This picture was taken from our bus, as we approach Phoenix Stadium, home of the 2009 West Regional.A picture of the locker room from Phoenix Stadium in Glendale Arizona.Jeff Adrien (Now playing in Spain) walks out of the tunnel to the court.The team makes their way through the tunnel, clapping and fired up as they head on out to the court.In Glendale, Arizona the team starts to huddle together before they run out of the tunnel.Me in the locker room holding the West Regional Championship trophy in Glendale, Arizona.Hasheem Thabeet hugs manager Larib Omara Otunnu after the Elite 8 win. Gavin Edwards from Gilbert, Arizona makes a face as he holds the West Regional Championship trophy after the Huskies had defeated Missouri.The five walk-ons: Alex Hornat, John Lindner, Kyle Bailley, Johnnie Bird and Jimmy Veronick pose for a picture.After the win, I snapped some pictures on the court. The Huskies were headed to the Final Four!The presentation of the West Regional Championship trophy.The huge arena in Glendale, Arizona. The home of the NFL's Arizona Cardinals.UConn fan Dale Nosel, also known as "Blue and White Guy" stands above all fans in Arizona.Jeff Adrien celebrates with fans after the Elite 8 win at Phoenix Stadium.Me and walk-on Kyle Bailey after the win in Arizona.Hasheem Thabeet speaks with Coach Calhoun on the crowded court after the game in Arizona.Manager Jordan Rich holds the West Regional Championship trophy in the locker room after the game.Kyle Bailey, Donnell Beverley and Scottie Haralson sit in the locker room awaiting the media after the game.The chartered plane we took from TAC Air at Bradley International Airport to the Final Four in Detroit. This plane is similar to the one the Huskies took to most away games throughout the season.Our Final Four police escort from the Detroit airport to our hotel. Twenty cars led the charge as traffic was stopped on the highway.After the first practice in Ford Field, I ran up the stadium steps and took a picture of the court. Quite a site!A picture of one side of Ford Field, showcasing the thousands and thousands of seats..A picture of the raised court at the Final Four.Another picture of the raised floor at the Final Four. While sitting on the bench, the court was at eye level.Outside the front of Ford Field at the Final Four.The front of Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.Kemba Walker and Craig Austrie sit awaiting the start of the "Salute to the Final Four" in Detroit, MI.At the "Salute to the Final Four" the Huskies lined up on stage as each player was introduced.The Final Four Coaches get together for a picture at the "Salute to the Final Four."The Villanova Wildcats line up on stage at the "Salute to the Final Four."The Michigan State Spartans line up along the stage at the "Salute to the Final Four."CBS commentatorJim Nantz speaks with AJ Price and Hasheem Thabeet during the "Salute to the Final Four."Jim Nantz talks with fellow CBS anchor Clark Kellog at the "Salute to the Final Four."CBS commentator Jim Nantz speaks with North Carolina Center Tyler Hansbrough at the "Salute to the Final Four."Jim Nantz positions a ball for all four Final Four coaches to put their hand on at the "Salute to the Final Four."Around Ford Field hung signs showing how far each team was away from the city of Detroit. Connecticut was the furthest team from the Final four site at 746 miles.The sign outside of the locker room at Ford Field.The tunnel leading from the locker room out to the 72,000 people at Ford Field.The Michigan State Spartans defeated the UConn Huskies 82-73 in the National Semi-Final in 2009."And then there were four."Kemba Walker takes a nap inside of his locker during Final Four Week. The schedule was non-stop and naps were a neccesity.Scottie Haralson leans back in his chair in the locker room. Haralson has since transferred to Tulsa. Jon Mandeldove talks on his phone in the locker room at the Final Four.Walk-on John Lindner plays on his computer on the bus during the Final Four Week.
Pictures
Here you can find pictures of the Huskies 2009 NCAA tournament run. All pictures taken by Kyle Lyddy.

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