Connecticut center Hasheem Thabeet will return for his junior season at the school in 2008-09. The 2007-08 Big East Defensive Player of the Year, Thabeet finished the year ranked No. 3 in the nation in blocked shots and is No. 2 all-time on the UConn career list, behind only Emeka Okafor. "I am excited about the opportunity to stay at UConn and continue the mission that we started this season," said Thabeet. "I also want to thank my family and

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