Connecticut Huskies: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

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.

Connecticut Huskies 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.

Sarah Strong 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.

Connecticut Huskies 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.

College Basketball 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.

College Basketball 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.

College Basketball 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.

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

NBA stars from the Jordan era you may have forgotten

The 'NBA head coaching wins leaders' quiz

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