Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog Paige Bueckers, Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart will head to Indianapolis later this month. UConn women’s basketball is set to be well-represented at the 2025 WNBA All-Star game. Napheesa Collier was named one of two captains for the contest while Paige Bueckers and Breanna Stewart were also named starters. The 10 starters were picked by … [Read more...] about Three former UConn players named WNBA All-Star starters
Cam Spencer signs two-year, $4.5 million deal with Memphis Grizzlies
Photo by Jamie Sabau/NBAE via Getty Images Spencer performed well enough on his two-way contract to earn a fully-guaranteed deal UConn alumnus Cam Spencer is staying in Memphis, per NBA insider Shams Charania. Following his rookie season, the former Husky signee’s a two-year, fully guaranteed contract with the Grizzlies on Monday. Spencer has impressed at both the NBA … [Read more...] about Cam Spencer signs two-year, $4.5 million deal with Memphis Grizzlies
Breaking down Liam McNeeley’s fit with the Charlotte Hornets
Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog McNeeley has an opportunity to change the culture in Charlotte and a chance at significant minutes in year one. Liam McNeeley said all the right things about slipping to pick No. 29 in the NBA Draft last night. The Big East Freshman of the Year seemed to genuinely enjoy watching his high school teammates get drafted and seemed more relieved … [Read more...] about Breaking down Liam McNeeley’s fit with the Charlotte Hornets
Samson Johnson signs Exhibit 10 contract with Indiana Pacers
Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog The two-time champ will have the chance to work his way onto an NBA roster. Former UConn men’s basketball center Samson Johnson has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Indiana Pacers after going undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft. Johnson, the winningest player in UConn history and the Huskies’ all-time leader in field goal percentage, will … [Read more...] about Samson Johnson signs Exhibit 10 contract with Indiana Pacers
UConn men’s basketball to host Bryant in Nov. 23 non-conference game
Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog Dan Hurley and Bryant have some history despite never having played one another. The final game of UConn’s out-of-conference 2025-26 schedule was released Wednesday and like most, will not disappoint. Head coach Dan Hurley granted the Bryant Bulldogs a past wish, and the two teams will face each other on Nov. 23 with UConn as the host. The … [Read more...] about UConn men’s basketball to host Bryant in Nov. 23 non-conference game