Product Overview
In her senior year, Mel Thomas played a key role in UConn winning the Big East regular season and tournament championships and in their run to the NCAA Final Four. Mel finished her career with 1,098 points and ranked fourth in UConn history in three-pointers made with 224. Exposing readers to events surrounding the Huskies trip to the Final Four not open to even the most privileged fans, reporters or boosters, Heart of a Husky also explores relationships between teammates and coaches, team meetings and locker room talks, difficult days of injury, rehab and physical therapy, practical jokes, and travel adventures. It all adds up to a fascinating read for players, parents, coaches and fans and provides an inspiring inside look at a hardworking athlete.
