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Players want Jim Calhoun to return

Updated: April 26, 2012, 9:03 PM ET
Associated Press

HARTFORD, Conn. -- Connecticut coach Jim Calhoun did not appear with his players Thursday as they were honored by lawmakers at the state Capitol's annual "Husky Day."

But captain Shabazz Napier says the team is hopeful the coach will be with them when it counts -- on the sideline next season.

"I feel as though he doesn't want to leave on a bad ending," Napier told The Associated Press. "I feel as though he's loyal to the very end of his bones. He's our captain and he wants to lead ...

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