Jim Calhoun has said he has every intention to return as Connecticut’s head basketball coach for next season.

“It is my full intention to return for the 2009-10 season,” Calhoun said. “I look forward to coaching next season and to continuing as the head coach at Connecticut into the future. In many ways, the journey of this past season has made me realize how much I love coaching this game, how much I love my kids and how much I enjoy being at Connecticut.”

Calhoun’s career record of 805-342 ranks #6 in NCAA Division I history for career wins. Despite all the off-the-court issues he’s one heck of a coach.