Calhoun Takes Medical Leave Of Absence

Jim Calhoun took a leave of absence from his duties as head coach of UConn on Tuesday to deal with undisclosed medical issues.

Calhoun had prostate cancer in 2003 and skin cancer twice, most recently in 2008.

Dr. Peter Schulman, Calhoun's primary-care physician, said in a statement he advised Calhoun to take time off "to address some temporary medical issues, none of which involve any previous medical conditions that he has dealt with."

Associate head coach George Blaney will run the Huskies (11-6) in Calhoun's absence.

"Our primary concern is coach Calhoun's health and his complete recovery," UConn athletic director Jeff Hathaway said. "We will do everything possible to support Coach during this time."