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This Newcomer Could Have Massive Impact for UConn Huskies

The UConn Huskies have been one of the most active programs in the transfer portal this offseason. With the work they've done to bring in some high-impact players, Dan Hurley's squad is receiving some strong recognition heading into next season.

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Ranking Drop Sparks Buzz Around Dan Hurley’s UConn Huskies Team

As we continue to approach the 2025-26 college basketball season, the UConn Huskies and Dan Hurley must find a way to repeat their success from last season without the help of a couple key playmakers from the pervious year.

Connecticut Huskies News / UConn Huskies on SI / June 26

UConn Huskies' Liam McNeeley Fell in NBA Draft for These Reasons

With the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft over, many UConn Huskie fans were shocked to see star guard Liam McNeeley fall to the No. 29 pick on Wednesday night.

College Basketball News / UConn Huskies on SI / June 26

UConn Transfer Reveals Why She Transferred to Huskies

In her first encounter with UConn, sophomore transfer guard Kayleigh Heckel wasn't playing for the Huskies. She was the opposition, playing a leading role in the USC Trojans defeating UConn 72-70 in Storrs.

Connecticut Huskies News / UConn Huskies on SI / June 25

UConn Basketball Makes Liam McNeeley Announcement Before NBA Draft

In a few hours, UConn Huskies star forward Liam McNeeley will have plenty to celebrate during the 2025 NBA Draft. Although he looked like a seasoned professional

Connecticut Huskies News / UConn Huskies on SI / June 23

UConn Huskies Liam McNeeley Lands High Rating Ahead of 2025 NBA Draft

The 2025 NBA Draft is just around the corner, which means UConn Huskie fans will finally discover the fate of star forward Liam McNeeley as he takes his next step in his basketball career.

Connecticut Huskies News / UConn Huskies on SI / June 23

UConn Makes Huge Announcement Regarding Kayleigh Heckel

UConn Huskies sophomore transfer Kayleigh Heckel will be wearing white and blue a little bit earlier than expected. However, it won't be for the Huskies but rather for Team USA.

Connecticut Huskies News / UConn Huskies on SI / June 22

UConn Huskies Liam McNeeley Receives Brutal Take Prior to 2025 NBA Draft

The 2025 NBA Draft is just around the corner, which means UConn Huskies' star Liam McNeeley will soon join the program's extensive pipeline of the players to the next level.

Jay Bilas News / UConn Huskies on SI / June 19

Jay Bilas Reveals Intriguing Thoughts on UConn Star Liam McNeeley

Former UConn Huskies star forward Liam McNeeley has been garnering lots of praise in the days leading up to the 2025 NBA Draft. The latest has come from long-time ESPN college basketball broadcaster and analyst Jay Bilas, who shared his admration for McNeeley's game recently to the Hartford Courant.

Connecticut Huskies News / UConn Huskies on SI / June 18

UConn Huskies Star Receives Shocking New NBA Draft Prediction

Liam McNeeley was undeniably impressive during his sole season with the UConn Huskies. He wouldn't have won Big East Freshman Player of the Year if he hadn't.

Dan Hurley News / UConn Huskies on SI / June 16

UConn Huskies, Dan Hurley Earn Massive Praise for One Specific Thing

After failing to three-peat last season, Dan Hurley has reloaded his UConn Huskies and primed them for contention. Hurley's aggressive approach in upgrading UConn's starpower has drawn high praise, including from NCAA basketball analyst Mark Zanetto, who believes the Huskies will have the best backcourt in the country next season.

Connecticut Huskies News / Yardbarker / June 15

Geno Auriemma's Caitlin Clark take looks like an all-time freezing cold take

Geno Auriemma is one of the most well-known people in women's basketball, but that doesn't make his freezing-cold take about Caitlin Clark from 2024 any better.

Caitlin Clark effect leads Fever to defining win over Liberty

Napheesa Collier builds MVP resume with incredible first half vs. Sparks

The 'Most points in a WNBA season' quiz

Connecticut Huskies News / UConn Huskies on SI / June 15

Former UConn Huskies Star Receives Fascinating NBA Draft Prediction

When Liam McNeeley committed to the UConn Huskies, he was a five-star recruit and looked like a lock to be a top-ten pick in the NBA draft once his collegiate career was over.

Connecticut Huskies News / UConn Huskies on SI / June 13

UConn Makes Huge Announcement Regarding Sarah Strong

UConn Huskies star Sarah Strong keeps racking up accolades this summer, but the latest might be the very best. Already a three-time gold medalist with

Connecticut Huskies News / UConn Huskies on SI / June 12

UConn Huskies Liam McNeeley Receives Intriguing Projections For NBA Draft

With the 2025 NBA Draft just around the corner, UConn Huskie fans are beginning to see where former freshman star Liam McNeeley may land on draft night.

Donovan Clingan News / UConn Huskies on SI / June 11

Analyst Exposes Glaring Problem for UConn Huskies Legend

Donovan Clingan certainly enjoyed one heck of a career with the UConn Huskies, winning national championships in each of his two seasons with the team before heading to the NBA Draft.

Connecticut Huskies News / UConn Huskies on SI / June 11

Former UConn Huskies Star Takes A Steep Drop In New NBA Mock Draft

With two weeks before the NBA Draft, it's still unclear where former UConn Huskies forward Liam McNeeley will be selected. Earlier this week, CBS Sports was projecting McNeeley to be the final selection in the lottery, going to the San Antonio Spurs at pick No.

Dan Hurley News / UConn Huskies on SI / June 9

UConn's Dan Hurley Makes Bold Promise to Potential Breakout Star

Dan Hurley has certainly coached some outstanding players throughout his tenure as UConn Huskies head coach. Heck, he won back-to-back championships in 2023 and 2024.

Connecticut Huskies News / UConn Huskies on SI / June 9

UConn Huskies Transfer Sends Strong Message to Program

After the UConn Huskies landed redshirt senior transfer Alec Millender in the portal last month, the program gave fans a first glimpse of the team's newest guard last week.

Dan Hurley News / Athlon Sports / June 8

UConn's Dan Hurley Gets Strong Message From Transfer on Sunday

The UConn Huskies men's basketball team continues to make the necessary moves to compete for national titles under head coach Dan Hurley. UConn has won two of the last three national titles, having earned their stripes in 2023 and 2024.

Connecticut Huskies News / UConn Huskies on SI / June 8

UConn Loses Coach to William Smith College

William Smith women’s basketball coach Seraphine Hamilton announced on June 5, 2025, that she has hired UConn Huskies graduate assistant Jake Gallo as her top assistant coach for the 2025–26 season.

Dan Hurley News / Larry Brown Sports / June 4

Dan Hurley had five-word response to Knicks rumors

UConn head coach Dan Hurley seriously considered taking the Los Angeles Lakers job last summer.

Knicks owed it to themselves to try different approach at HC

Infamous former NBA All-Star pitches himself for Knicks HC vacancy

Mikal Bridges' contract situation may have inspired Tom Thibodeau firing

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College Baseball News / Yardbarker / May 26

Virginia, UConn lead NCAA Baseball Tournament snub list

The field of 64 in the NCAA DI Baseball Tournament is written in stone. As with all bracket reveals, the announcement didn't come without its controversy — and snubs.

College baseball player’s mother ejected during taunting incident

The 'No. 1 overall WNBA Draft picks' quiz

Connecticut Huskies News / Yardbarker / April 30