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Coach Dan Hurley’s optimism stems from recent visits by former stars and a sweeping overhaul that brings nine new players into a system built on speed, quickness, and constant motion.
Gabby Williams, a two‑time Olympian and defensive stalwart, has committed to Unrivaled, the 3x3 league co‑founded by her former UConn teammates Breanna Stewart and Naphessa Collier, signaling a bold move toward a new competitive format.
Two weeks into summer practice, the Huskies are refining a youthful lineup that narrowly missed the national championship. Coach Hurley praises the backcourt’s potential, while standout players prepare for the NBA Draft in Brooklyn.
After more than two decades of service as a player, coach and administrator, Jamelle Elliott is leaving the University of Connecticut women's basketball staff to pursue new challenges outside the program.
After nearly two decades of service, Jamelle Elliott steps down from her assistant coaching role, closing a chapter that helped shape UConn’s women’s basketball dynasty.
A look ahead at the October 24, 2026 showdown between West Virginia and TCU, where the Horned Frogs aim to extend their series lead at home.
Highly touted quarterback Cooper Newman announced his commitment to UConn, emphasizing the program’s fresh coaching direction as the decisive factor.
Saint Joseph's University has unveiled a demanding 2026 schedule that includes five conference champions and seven games against NCAA Tournament teams, setting the stage for a championship‑caliber season.
The university announced its full 2026 calendar, featuring exhibition matches, a rigorous conference schedule and the BIG EAST Championship in November.
UConn announced the hiring of Mike Pegues as an assistant coach, filling the vacancy left by Luke Murray, who departed for Boston College. Pegues joins Dan Hurley’s staff alongside Kimani Young and Mike Nardi, while Justin McClelland takes on a strength‑conditioning role.
Mike Pegues replaces Luke Murray, who departed for Boston College, rounding out a staff that also welcomes Justin McClelland as director of strength and conditioning.
UConn’s men’s basketball program welcomes veteran assistant Mike Pegues and strength specialist Justin McClelland, reinforcing the roster ahead of the upcoming season.
The Jayhawks reveal a 2026‑27 nonconference slate that opens at Allen Fieldhouse, features a neutral‑site tournament in Las Vegas and includes road games against Kentucky, UConn and Ohio State, while also showcasing new freshman talent and Coach Bill Self’s 24th season.
UConn announces four new additions to its 2026 women's soccer roster, while the program navigates departures and coaching changes ahead of the upcoming season.
Duke will face Georgia in the 2026 Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden, a game seen as a key opportunity to bolster its tournament résumé.
After guiding UConn to the Final Four and a national championship game appearance while playing through injury, Silas Demary Jr. will return for his final college season, aiming to join the pantheon of UConn legends and lead a rebuilt team back to the top.
The Orange will open the 2026 season with a quartet of high‑profile matchups, each slated for a distinct kickoff time and network, before the remainder of the slate is finalized.
The Hawkeyes and the Huskies will meet in a two‑game series that begins in Storrs or Hartford in November 2026, with a second meeting slated for the 2027‑28 season at Carver‑Hawkeye Arena.
The University of Connecticut and the Iowa Hawkeyes have confirmed a home-and-home series that will highlight the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons, reviving a rivalry that has produced memorable contests over the past three decades.
From bench player to starter, Royce Parham’s statistical leap and clutch performances have propelled Marquette in the conference race.
FAU has taken legal action against Asaad Waseem, Tyler Stolsky, Zion Paret and Gemari Sands, alleging violations of NIL contracts after they left the program for other schools.
Marine Dursus, a French guard with a decorated youth national team record, has pledged to join UConn’s women’s basketball program, where she will share scoring duties with reigning National Player of the Year Sarah Strong and help shape a team that blends European experience with American collegiate ambition.
The 20‑year‑old French guard, who averaged 9.9 points and a 51 % field‑goal clip for Angers, will join UConn’s storied program next season.
UConn’s rising sophomore forward Blanca Quiñonez has completed successful shoulder surgery and is expected to be fully available for the 2026‑27 season, bringing both health and heightened expectations to the Huskies.