the 1970–71 connecticut huskies men's basketball team represented the university of connecticut in the 1970–71 collegiate men's basketball season. the huskies completed the season with a 10–14 overall record. the huskies were members of the yankee conference, where they ended the season with a 5–5 record. the huskies played their home games at hugh s. greer field house in storrs, connecticut, and were led by second-year head coach dee rowe.