
UConn Bolsters Frontcourt Ahead of Upcoming Season
The Huskies are addressing concerns about depth at power forward and center, bringing in transfers and developing existing talent to shore up the frontcourt.
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The Huskies are addressing concerns about depth at power forward and center, bringing in transfers and developing existing talent to shore up the frontcourt.

The University of Connecticut is preparing for a demanding season that includes a revamped roster, high‑profile newcomers and a slate of games against top opponents.

Caitlin Clark’s 500th career assist and Angel Reese’s rapid climb to 900 rebounds highlight a season that’s reshaping two franchises.
Purdue’s upcoming non‑conference schedule features six high‑impact matchups against rising mid‑major programs, a move designed to fortify its NCAA tournament prospects.

In a recent interview, Coach Kelvin Sampson outlined the challenges facing college athletics, from the proposed 'five‑for‑five' eligibility rule to the financial demands of the NIL era, while sharing updates on his team's offseason progress and upcoming exhibition matchup.

Virginia will host Old Dominion on November 17, 2026, renewing a rivalry that ended a decade ago, while the team also lines up high‑profile games against Maryland, UConn and a tournament in the Bahamas.

The 2026‑27 Kansas Jayhawks will open with a series of high‑profile road tests, including matchups against Kentucky, Villanova and Ohio State, as broadcasters seek marquee games to anchor early-season programming.

A look at the five pivotal athletes whose performances could define the Spartans' campaign, from the quarterback's heightened scrutiny to the defense's quest for stability after a injury‑riddled year.

After the program’s worst season, Maryland is betting on a deep recruiting class to fix shooting, defense and rebounding.

A five‑year collegiate career defined by durability, statistical dominance, and a worldwide upbringing culminates for Aryssa Mahrt as she prepares to step onto the professional stage.

The University of Connecticut and the University of Iowa will meet in a home-and-home series beginning with a game in Storrs on November 8, 2024, rekindling a rivalry that last culminated in a tightly contested Final Four victory for Iowa.
A historic home‑and‑home series between the University of Connecticut and the University of Iowa is set to begin in November 2026, reviving a rivalry that last culminated in a thrilling 2024 Final Four showdown.

The University of Connecticut’s women’s basketball program is set to open its 2026‑27 season with a two-game series against the Iowa Hawkeyes, beginning with a home matchup on November 8, 2026 in Storrs.

UConn will open a new series with Iowa on Nov. 8, 2026, a game that revisits recent Final Four battles and sets the stage for a season of marquee non-conference contests.

The former South Kent School star discusses his development, physical growth, and readiness for the ACC.

A new online auction leverages hockey nostalgia and celebrity star power to raise funds for cancer research and patient care.

Marine Dursus, a 20‑year‑old French guard, has pledged to join the University of Connecticut’s women’s basketball program, bringing a decorated résumé from the French league and national team.

Florida Atlantic University has filed a lawsuit against four former football players for breaching their Name, Image, and Likeness contracts by transferring to other schools, seeking to recover tens of thousands of dollars in liquidated damages.

Five incoming transfers averaged over 15 points per game last season, and Tyler Lundblade says the team's balance could finally break the Elite Eight barrier.

An analysis of conference realignment's impact on West Virginia University and a proposal for a twelve‑team regional conference that revives traditional rivalries.

The Huskies fell in two straight games at the Big East Championship, missing the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year while still sharing the regular‑season title.

Syracuse University’s women’s soccer program is set to field a dramatically reshaped roster for the 2026 season, bringing in nine transfers and six freshmen. Highlighted by Ali Howard, daughter of Hall of Fame goalkeeper Tim Howard, the new additions aim to lift the team out of its recent ACC slump.

Isaiah Shaw, a 6‑foot‑8 wing who averaged 8.1 points and shot 46.4% from three last season at Northern Arizona, is set to join UConn, where his father’s coaching background and the program’s recent transfer influx add new dimensions.

Isaiah Shaw, a versatile wing who posted 8.1 points and 46.4% shooting for Northern Arizona last season, is set to transfer to UConn, joining a roster that already includes multiple portal additions and incoming freshmen