After the Huskies loss to the the Michigan State Spartans Basketball team in the 2009 Final Four, Jim Calhoun expressed frustration with his treatment by the media and fans. Calhoun had been second guessed for his strategy against the Spartans and he has also been accused of NCAA recruiting violations. In the post game news conference, he expressed his intention to consider his future in college basketball. Calhoun stated, "Those kind of things, that's why Dean Smith told me at 67 he got out. It wasn't basketball. It was the other things. I love the kids, love the game. I don't plan to go anyplace. But I'm going to give a lot of reflection, maybe more reflection than normal, because of that."ESPN.com: Calhoun contemplating his future (April 5, 2009)

Calhoun has been named in the March 2009 recruiting scandal of former player Nate Miles. An investigation has been launched to see if Miles was improperly given transportation, lodging and representation, among other things, in violation of NCAA policy. On March 27, 2009, Calhoun stated that he "could have made a mistake" in the recruitment of miles.ESPN.com: Calhoun: 'Mistake' Was Possible

Jim Calhoun: Not a dime back. I'd like to be retired someday.

Ken Krayeske: $1.6 million is enough?

Jim Calhoun: I make a lot more than that.

Ken Krayeske: You do?

Jim Calhoun: Yep. What was the take tonight?

Ken Krayeske: I don't know. What's the deal with Comcast worth?

Jim Calhoun: You're not really that stupid are you? My best advice to you? Shut up.

Jim Calhoun: Quite frankly, we bring in $12 million to the university, nothing to do with the state funds. We make $12 million a year for the university. Get some facts and come back and see me.Newsday: http://weblogs.newsday.com/sports/local/basketball/scoop/blog/2009/02/jim_calhoun_defends_his_salary.html Jim Calhoun defends his salary] (February 22, 2009)