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Photo by Lu Lin/CHINASPORTS/VCG via Getty Images Stef Dolson and USA 3x3 also won its first two games in convincing fashion. Let the 2020 Tokyo Olympics begin. On Friday, the Opening Ceremonies were held, marking the official start to the XXXII Olympiad. Sue Bird led the way, not just for the 14 UConn athletes competing but for all of Team USA as the nation’s flag … [Read more...] about UConn in the Olympics: Opening Ceremonies recap; Róisín Upton makes history for Ireland

Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images The current and former UConn stars will represent six different countries in five different competitions. The 2020 Tokyo Olympics officially begin on Friday, July 23. Starting with the Opening Ceremony, where Sue Bird is the US flag bearer, UConn will have a sizable presence throughout the games over the next two weeks. In … [Read more...] about Preview: UConn represented by 14 athletes in 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images From Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi looking for their fifth gold medal to the importance of these games for Aaliyah Edwards, these are four things to keep an eye on over the next couple weeks. Welcome to the UConn WBB Weekly, a recap of everything that happened in the world of UConn women’s basketball over the past week. The Weekly … [Read more...] about UConn WBB Weekly: The biggest UConn storylines at the Tokyo Olympics

Photo by Ned Dishman/NBAE via Getty Images Bird will carry the US flag alongside Eddy Alvarez when the US athletes walk out during the opening ceremony in Tokyo on Friday. In her fifth Olympic games, former UConn star Sue Bird has been selected as the US flag bearer for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony alongside Eddy Alvarez. “It’s an incredible honor to be … [Read more...] about Former UConn star Sue Bird chosen as US flag bearer for Olympic opening ceremony

Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images We talk with Barnes about their stories on past, current and future Huskies, debate how far this year’s UConn squad will go and more! This week, ESPN’s Katie Barnes joins the show to talk about their three UConn-centric pieces — Can this one super-prospect revive the greatest dynasty in sports? on Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd is … [Read more...] about Chasing Perfection: Talking Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd and Maya Moore with ESPN’s Katie Barnes

Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images Despite being fully vaccinated, Samuelson will not be allowed to participate in the 3x3 competition. Former UConn star Katie Lou Samuelson will miss out on the Olympics after contracting COVID-19 and being placed under USA Basketball’s health and safety protocols on Saturday. This comes despite Samuelson being fully … [Read more...] about Katie Lou Samuelson to miss Olympics after contracting COVID-19

Photo by Marc Piscotty/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images DeBerry was originally named a finalist in May and will join fellow freshman Azzi Fudd on the squad. UConn freshman Amari DeBerry is joining Azzi Fudd on the US U19 World Cup squad. After being named one of three finalists for the team in May, DeBerry officially made the roster on Monday. The team will practice … [Read more...] about UConn freshman Amari DeBerry named to final US U19 World Cup squad

Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images The Ohio State transfer is enjoying life in Storrs after spending the previous three years in a city. In Dorka Juhasz’s third-ever game at Ohio State, she and the Buckeyes traveled to Storrs to take a UConn team that, at the time, featured Napheesa Collier, Katie Lou Samuelson and Crystal Dangerfield. Though Juhász had heard … [Read more...] about Dorka Juhász fitting in well with UConn women’s basketball

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images After a bizarre freshman year, Mühl is looking forward to a more normal college experience as a sophomore. Nika Mühl didn’t have the type of impact she hoped for in the NCAA Tournament. In UConn’s first game against High Point, the freshman guard rolled her ankle and needed to be helped off the court. She missed the next three games and … [Read more...] about Nika Mühl, still bitter about Arizona loss, feels like a freshman again