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‘More Than A Game’ How NYC kid named Kemba Walker rejuvenated UConn and its Hall of Fame coach

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Jim Calhoun has written his third book, " More Than A Game ," with Courant sports columnist Dom Amore .

The book examines Calhoun 's relationships with the people in his life and the players he has coached.

Calhoun describes his days with Kemba Walker , who led the Huskies to their third championship in 2011 .

Kemba Walker carried UConn to their third national championship in 2010-11 .

His great calling card was his personality, a joy in playing the game, things I’ll remember the rest of my life.

Walker averaged 23.5 points per game, averaging 14.6 points, 5.1 assists per game.

“Cardiac Kemba” Walker led us in each of the six games in the NCAA Tournament.

Walker was ready to go on to the NBA , but the losing really, really wore on him.

He was an All-Star there again and again, he liked his coaches and loved the fans there.