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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

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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.

Connecticut Huskies News / The UConn Blog / June 10

UConn women’s basketball’s trip to USF set for Dec. 3

The Huskies will return to the city they won their 12th national championship this season. After winning the program’s 12th national title in Tampa this past April, UConn women’s basketball will return to the city on Thursday, Dec.

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.

Connecticut Huskies News / UConn Huskies on SI / June 8

UConn Huskies Star Lands Shockingly Rough NBA Draft Prediction

UConn Huskies forward Liam McNeeley is probably one of the more intriguing players that have entered the NBA Draft this season. McNeeley spent just one season at Connecticut, averaging 14.5 points, six rebounds and 2.3 assists over 32.1 minutes per game on 38.1/31.7/86.6 shooting splits.

Connecticut Huskies News / UConn Huskies on SI / June 7

UConn Huskies Coach Makes Bold Statement Regarding Basketball Program

The UConn Huskies basketball program has been nothing short of spectacular over the past few seasons and during head coach Dan Hurley's tenure as a whole.

Connecticut Huskies News / UConn Huskies on SI / June 6

Legend Dick Vitale Gives UConn Huskies, Dan Hurley Elite Ranking

The UConn Huskies and Dan Gurley have been busy this offseason, bringing in several notable players through the transfer portal. This activity has garnered the attention of multiple people across the basketball world.

Dan Hurley News / UConn Huskies on SI / June 6

Dan Hurley, UConn Earn Deserved Hype in Big East Rankings

It’s an understatement to say the UConn Huskies have high expectations in 2025-26. After falling short in an unprecedented three-peat bid against the eventual national champion Florida Gators, head coach Dan Hurley has the roster prepared to control the Big East once again.

Dan Hurley News / UConn Huskies on SI / June 5

UConn Huskies' Dan Hurley Receiving Major Praise for Elite Scheduling

After failing to three-peat as national champions and losing the Big East to the St. John's Red Storm, some were doubting the UConn Huskies as a true college basketball blue blood.

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.

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Dan Hurley News / UConn Huskies on SI / June 4

UConn, Dan Hurley Set for Huge New Scheduling Series

The UConn Huskies and the Kansas Jayhawks will begin a home-and-home series this season, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports and College Hoops Today.

Paige Bueckers News / UConn Huskies on SI / June 3

Former UConn Huskies Star Paige Bueckers Facing Massive Setback

Former UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers has gotten off to a hot start in the WNBA. She was the No. 1 overall pick to the Dallas Wings in the WNBA Draft and has already showcased why in her young career.

Dan Hurley News / UConn Huskies on SI / June 3

UConn HC Dan Hurley Reveals Early Thoughts on New Players

After a rare step back last season, UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley is aggressively reloading for another title run. Recently, the Huskies officially welcomed three new additions, Dwayne Koroma, Jacob Ross, and Alec Millender, rounding out an already impressive incoming class.

Dan Hurley News / UConn Huskies on SI / June 2

UConn, Dan Hurley Loses Key Staffer to Princeton

The UConn Huskies are preparing for a new chapter without one of Dan Hurley’s most trusted advisors. After six impactful seasons in Storrs, video and scouting coordinator Mathew Johnson has accepted an assistant coaching role at Princeton under Tigers head coach Mitch Henderson.

Connecticut Huskies News / UConn Huskies on SI / June 2

UConn Huskies' Part-Time Home in Hartford Gets a New Name

The UConn Huskies' storied men’s and women’s basketball programs have a newly named venue to call home, at least part-time. The arena formerly known as the XL Center in downtown Hartford is now PeoplesBank Arena, following a new multi-year naming rights agreement.

Connecticut Huskies News / UConn Huskies on SI / June 1

Talented Recruit Announces Commitment To UConn Huskies Football

The UConn Huskies' 2025-26 football schedule is set, but it's never too early to look ahead at what the roster could look like years from now. One talented recruit has recently announced his commitment to Jim Mora and the Huskies.

Connecticut Huskies News / UConn Huskies on SI / May 31

UConn Men’s and Women’s Soccer Unveil 2025 Schedule

UConn Huskies soccer is gearing up for an exciting 2025 NCAA season, with both the men’s and women’s teams officially unveiling their schedules on Friday.

Dan Hurley News / UConn Huskies on SI / May 30

UConn Huskies, Dan Hurley Receive Major Transfer Portal Take

The UConn Huskies may be losing one of their most talented players from last year, Liam McNeeley, to the NBA, but their full roster heading into the 2025-26 season may be an overall stronger group than last season, thanks to the program's activity in the transfer portal.

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.

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UConn primed to repeat as national champs in 2026 following transfer portal addition

UConn returned to the pinnacle of women's college basketball in early April when the program won its first national title in nine years.

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Paige Bueckers News / Yardbarker / April 22

WNBA analyst shuts down exaggerated Paige Bueckers narrative

Earlier this month, Paige Bueckers was selected No. 1 overall by the Dallas Wings in the 2025 WNBA Draft. While the fanbase was initially ecstatic over this pick, speculation has started to arise.

WNBA GM not expecting Caitlin Clark-like impact from Paige Bueckers

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After winding college journey, Sky's Hailey Van Lith happy with WNBA destination

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