UConn in the WNBA

The Weekly

Paige Bueckers did her part during historic rookie season. Now Dallas Wings must do the same

Sep 18, 2025

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Paige Bueckers did her part during historic rookie season. Now Dallas Wings must do the same

Bueckers put together one of the best rookie seasons in WNBA history despite playing for a Wings team that finished last.

Daniel Connolly

UConn in the WNBA

Paige Bueckers named 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year

Sep 16, 2025

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Paige Bueckers named 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year

Bueckers is the seventh Husky to win the award all-time.

Daniel Connolly

UConn in the WNBA

Sue Bird blazed her own trail into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

Sep 9, 2025

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Sue Bird blazed her own trail into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

During her legendary career, Bird lived out a dream that wasn't even possible when she first started playing basketball.

Daniel Connolly

UConn in the WNBA

Maya Moore has 'no regrets' about basketball career as she enters Naismith Hall of Fame

Sep 6, 2025

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Maya Moore has 'no regrets' about basketball career as she enters Naismith Hall of Fame

Even though the UConn legend stepped away in the middle of her prime, she doesn't mourn the end of her playing days.

Daniel Connolly

UConn in the WNBA

How Paige Bueckers is adjusting to life in the WNBA

May 29, 2025

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How Paige Bueckers is adjusting to life in the WNBA

While Bueckers is off to a good start on the court, she's still getting used to everything else.

Daniel Connolly

UConn in the WNBA

Paige Bueckers captures first WNBA win in return to Connecticut

May 28, 2025

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Paige Bueckers captures first WNBA win in return to Connecticut

In her return to the state, Bueckers put together the best game of her young professional career to finally get the Dallas Wings in the win column.

Daniel Connolly

UConn in the WNBA

May 15, 2025

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14 Huskies make initial WNBA rosters

Napheesa Collier also featured prominently in the league’s general manager survey.

Daniel Connolly

UConn in the WNBA

Aubrey Griffin becomes latest player in UConn to Lynx pipeline

Apr 16, 2025

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Aubrey Griffin becomes latest player in UConn to Lynx pipeline

After taking Griffin with the second to last pick on Monday, Minnesota has drafted more Huskies than any other WNBA franchise.

Daniel Connolly

UConn in the WNBA

Paige Bueckers ready for fresh start with Dallas Wings

Apr 14, 2025

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Paige Bueckers ready for fresh start with Dallas Wings

After a whirlwind week following UConn's national championship, Bueckers turned the focus towards her future after being drafted first overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft.

Daniel Connolly

UConn in the WNBA

WNBA Draft Preview: Bueckers slated No. 1 overall; Chen and Griffin both likely to be selected

Apr 14, 2025

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WNBA Draft Preview: Bueckers slated No. 1 overall; Chen and Griffin both likely to be selected

Just over a week after winning the national championship, more Huskies will join the pro ranks on Monday night.

Daniel Connolly

Injury News

Azzi Fudd undecided on future; Caroline Ducharme plans to return next season

Mar 1, 2025

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Azzi Fudd undecided on future; Caroline Ducharme plans to return next season

Plus some injury updates and a new Husky in the WNBA.

Daniel Connolly

UConn in the WNBA

Feb 25, 2025

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Diana Taurasi announces retirement

“For as long as people talk about college basketball, WNBA basketball, Olympic basketball: Diana is the greatest winner in the history of basketball, period.”

Daniel Connolly

UConn in the WNBA

Sep 20, 2024

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UConn in the WNBA: Taurasi (maybe) says goodbye; Charles makes history; Mühl scores first points

It was quite the eventful night for former Huskies on the final day of the WNBA regular season.

Daniel Connolly

The Weekly

Despite limited playing time, Nika Mühl enjoying life as a pro

Sep 5, 2024

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Despite limited playing time, Nika Mühl enjoying life as a pro

The former Husky returned to Connecticut as a member of the Seattle Storm this past week.

Daniel Connolly

UConn in the WNBA

Notebook: Seattle names a street after Sue Bird

Aug 27, 2024

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Notebook: Seattle names a street after Sue Bird

Also, Maya Moore's number was retired by the Lynx and Tina Charles moved up the all-time scoring list.

Daniel Connolly

UConn in the WNBA

Aaliyah Edwards, Kia Nurse named to Canadian Olympic Team

Jul 2, 2024

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Aaliyah Edwards, Kia Nurse named to Canadian Olympic Team

The pair are the fourth and fifth Huskies heading to the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Daniel Connolly

UConn in the WNBA

Nika Mühl expected to make WNBA debut on Wednesday

May 21, 2024

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Nika Mühl expected to make WNBA debut on Wednesday

The point guard has missed the Storm's first X games due to a visa issue.

Daniel Connolly

UConn in the WNBA

May 14, 2024

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UConn in the WNBA: 2024 season preview

There are 16 former Huskies on opening day rosters across 11 of the 12 teams.

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UConn in the WNBA

Nika Mühl earns spot on Seattle Storm after impressive training camp

May 13, 2024

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Nika Mühl earns spot on Seattle Storm after impressive training camp

Plus: Stef Dolson and Aaliyah Edwards team up in DC and Katie Lou Samuelson has a new perspective on basketball.

Daniel Connolly

UConn in the WNBA

Aaliyah Edwards and the Washington Mystics are a perfect fit

Apr 16, 2024

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Aaliyah Edwards and the Washington Mystics are a perfect fit

Meanwhile, the Seattle Storm were surprised that Nika Mühl fell to them in the second round.

Daniel Connolly

UConn in the WNBA

The full circle moments that made Nika Mühl's draft night special

Apr 16, 2024

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The full circle moments that made Nika Mühl's draft night special

The stars aligned for the point guard during the WNBA Draft on Monday.

Daniel Connolly

UConn in the WNBA

WNBA Draft Preview: Nika Mühl's stock is rising

Apr 15, 2024

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WNBA Draft Preview: Nika Mühl's stock is rising

Based on her performance in the NCAA Tournament, the point guard could go at the end of the first round.

Daniel Connolly

UConn in the WNBA

Aug 1, 2023

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UConn in the WNBA: Dorka Juhász is proving she belongs

Lou Lopez Sénéchal also talked about her progress back from a knee surgery that's delayed the start of her professional career.

Daniel Connolly

UConn in the WNBA

Jun 22, 2023

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Napheesa Collier's on fire in June

The forward has dragged the struggling Minnesota Lynx to three of their four total victories over the last four contests.

Serena Garcia

UConn in the WNBA

Breanna Stewart off to a hot start in New York

Jun 2, 2023

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Breanna Stewart off to a hot start in New York

The superstar has a double-double in all four games and has already set a new franchise record.

Serena Garcia

UConn in the WNBA

Paige Bueckers did her part during historic rookie season. Now Dallas Wings must do the same

Paige Bueckers named 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year

Sue Bird blazed her own trail into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

Maya Moore has 'no regrets' about basketball career as she enters Naismith Hall of Fame

How Paige Bueckers is adjusting to life in the WNBA

Paige Bueckers captures first WNBA win in return to Connecticut

14 Huskies make initial WNBA rosters

Aubrey Griffin becomes latest player in UConn to Lynx pipeline

Paige Bueckers ready for fresh start with Dallas Wings

WNBA Draft Preview: Bueckers slated No. 1 overall; Chen and Griffin both likely to be selected

Azzi Fudd undecided on future; Caroline Ducharme plans to return next season

Diana Taurasi announces retirement

UConn in the WNBA: Taurasi (maybe) says goodbye; Charles makes history; Mühl scores first points

Despite limited playing time, Nika Mühl enjoying life as a pro

Notebook: Seattle names a street after Sue Bird

Aaliyah Edwards, Kia Nurse named to Canadian Olympic Team

Nika Mühl expected to make WNBA debut on Wednesday

UConn in the WNBA: 2024 season preview

Nika Mühl earns spot on Seattle Storm after impressive training camp

Aaliyah Edwards and the Washington Mystics are a perfect fit

The full circle moments that made Nika Mühl's draft night special

WNBA Draft Preview: Nika Mühl's stock is rising

UConn in the WNBA: Dorka Juhász is proving she belongs

Napheesa Collier's on fire in June

Breanna Stewart off to a hot start in New York

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