University of Connecticut

By SAM LANCE & CHARLIE PARENT AUGUSTA, (S.C.) — Tounde Yessoufou, a five-star wing in the class of 2025, had a packed June, visiting Arizona and setting visits with other top-tier programs across the country. The 6-foot-7 Team Why Not product was in Tucson on June 18, being shown around by Tommy Lloyd and staff. “It was a great experience with great people out … [Read more...] about Tounde Yessoufou sets Baylor visit, updates recruitment

Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog Was this the final game for Diana Taurasi in the state of Connecticut?? Rachel Banham hit eight three-pointers for her 24 points to lead the Connecticut Sun to a 96-69 win over the Phoenix Mercury at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT on Sunday afternoon. Phoenix was led by Kahleah Copper’s 17 points. UConn goat, Diana Taurasi, returned from … [Read more...] about WNBA photo gallery: Phoenix Mercury @ Connecticut Sun – 7/14/24

By SAM LANCE NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C. — It’s clear that UConn has made a major impression with five-star guard Meleek Thomas by bringing him to Storrs for an official visit in the first place. But after his visit, the Huskies may be in an even better position to land 2025’s No. 6 overall prospect. “It was a very good visit,” Thomas told ZAGSBLOG. “They back-to-back champs so … [Read more...] about Dan Hurley’s message to Meleek Thomas on UConn official visit: ‘I’m badass, but you’re badass too.’

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Two courts in the Phoenix Mercury’s new practice facility will be named after the superstar. When the Phoenix Mercury open its new practice facility, two of the courts inside will be named after UConn legend Diana Taurasi. They will each be called Diana Taurasi Court while being adorned with “a one-of-a-kind Taurasi-inspired logo,” … [Read more...] about Phoenix Mercury to name practice courts after Diana Taurasi

Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports NBA Twitter is discovering what UConn fans have known for a while now. There’s a cheap thrill in liking something before it was cool. Contrary to popular belief, not everyone follows college basketball and most certainly aren’t watching as much as Husky fans. There are legions of basketball fans that only follow the NBA—let’s call them the … [Read more...] about Cam Spencer, Stephon Castle drawing rave Summer League reviews