University of Connecticut Athletics
Staff Directory
- Title:
- Assistant Athletics Director for Men's Basketball Administration
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Paul Wettemann III is entering his 12th year with the UConn Men’s Basketball program, elevated to Assistant Athletic Director for Men's Basketball Administration ahead of the 2026-27 season.
Wettemann handles all administrative and compliance policies within the athletic department related to men's basketball, including but not limited to budget preparations, team travel, recruiting travel, and coordination of official recruiting visit logistics. He works closely with members of the department in regards to Compliance, Marketing, Tickets, Business Office/Budget Preparation, Athletic Administration, and revenue generation opportunities.
He also manages the day-to-day operations of the program which includes the organization of the practice calendar, academic support, community service events and Coach Dan Hurley’s calendar.
Prior to his current position, Wettemann served as Director of Men’s Basketball Administration (2022-26), Assistant Director of Basketball Operations (2020-2022). Before that time, he served 5 years as an undergraduate student manager (2015-18) and then Graduate Head Manager (2018-2020) before joining the Huskies’ staff in a full-time capacity.
Wettemann graduated from UConn in 2018 with a bachelor of science degree and earned his master’s degree in Sport Management in May 2020. A Guilford, Conn. native, he graduated from Guilford High School in 2014.
Wettemann married his wife Danieka in August of 2024.
