Mike Pegues is an assistant coach for the University of Connecticut men's basketball program in Storrs, Connecticut, having joined the Huskies in June 2026 ahead of the 2026-27 season. His responsibilities include work with post players as well as scouting and recruiting.
Pegues arrived at UConn after four seasons on Thad Matta's staff at Butler from 2022 to 2026. While he was with the Bulldogs, Butler reached the postseason twice and won two in-season tournaments. He also was connected to the development of Michael Ajayi, a First Team All-BIG EAST selection and honorable mention All-American who set Butler's single-season rebounding record.
