UConn Hoops Legend Welcomed At Farmington Senior Living Site

FARMINGTON, CT — With the University of Connecticut men's basketball team making a run in the NCAA tournament, residents at a local senior living community recently got an up-close-and-personal look at what it's like to be a Husky.

Residents at Riverbend at Farmington gathered for a March-themed event featuring former University of Connecticut men’s basketball player Jeff Carr, who shared personal stories and reflections on his career and community work.

The senior living community, which offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care, hosted Carr as excitement grew around the University of Connecticut’s appearance in the NCAA tournament.

Carr, who played for UConn in the 1970s, described his upbringing in a Hartford housing project and his path to college basketball.

He said he chose UConn over several Ivy League scholarship offers because of its proximity to home and the energy of its supporters.

“I love talking about my time playing college basketball at UConn because I just love UConn,” Carr said. “The fans are so enthusiastic and energetic, it made me want to play for them.”

After graduating, Carr said he pursued a career in social work, focusing on mentoring and supporting young people in the Hartford area.

The event drew strong engagement from attendees, who listened to Carr’s remarks and participated in a post-presentation photo session.

Some residents held handmade signs in support of the Huskies.

Resident Joan Gross reacted enthusiastically to the presentation, saying, “Wow! Just wow!”