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After helping Angers avoid relegation in the La Boulangère Wonderligue, Marine Dursus is set to join the UConn women’s basketball program, bringing a refined shooting touch and defensive grit to the Huskies.
After a season disrupted by injury, Marine Dursus helped Angers avoid relegation in the La Boulangère Wonderligue. Her return featured double‑digit scoring and multiple steals, catching the eye of UConn coaches. With international experience at the Nike Hoop Summit and Basketball Without Borders, she is set to join the Huskies, where her shooting and physicality are expected to reshape the team's offensive dynamics.
The Connecticut Sun returned to Hartford for a historic home game, celebrating a legacy of community and milestones while confronting the emotional reality of an upcoming move.
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.
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.
Marine Dursus, a 20‑year‑old French guard, has pledged to the University of Connecticut women’s basketball program, aiming to reinforce the backcourt after Azzi Fudd’s move to the WNBA.
Marine Dursus, a 20‑year‑old French guard, has officially pledged to join the University of Connecticut’s women’s basketball program, bringing overseas experience and a strong shooting record to the team.
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.