University of Connecticut

By ADAM ZAGORIA After a difficult season at UConn where he under-performed relative to expectations, Aidan Mahaney has chosen his new destination. The 6-foot-3 guard is headed to UC Santa Barbara in the Big West, per Jon Rothstein. UConn transfer Aidan Mahaney tells me that he has committed to UC Santa Barbara.Significant Big West News.— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) … [Read more...] about UConn transfer Aidan Mahaney heads to Santa Barbara

Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog The third round pick of the Minnesota Lynx dealt with lingering knee troubles after returning from a torn ACL in January. After dealing with lingering injury troubles during the NCAA Tournament, Aubrey Griffin will undergo an arthroscopic procedure on her left knee on Thursday, the Minnesota Lynx announced on Monday. There’s no timetable for … [Read more...] about Aubrey Griffin to undergo arthroscopic procedure on left knee

Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog One of the winningest players in program history is back for one last run. The wait is over. Alex Karaban is back. After having the state of Connecticut in a stranglehold after the deadline to declare for the NBA Draft passed late last week, Karaban announced he will return to UConn for his final collegiate season. The two-time national … [Read more...] about Alex Karaban returning to UConn for senior season

Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images Nardi joins the Huskies after a decade with Villanova. UConn men’s basketball has bolstered its already-strong coaching staff with the addition of former Villanova coach Mike Nardi, the school announced Tuesday. Nardi, who spent 10 years on staff at his alma mater and most recently served as Nova’s interim head coach after Kyle Neptune … [Read more...] about UConn men’s basketball hires Mike Nardi as assistant coach

David Gonzales-Imagn Images Castle is the second former Husky to win the award. Stephon Castle has another award for his trophy case. The former UConn star was named the NBA’s 2025 Rookie of the Year Tuesday night, capping off an impressive first season for the Covington, Georgia native. He’s the first Husky to win NBA Rookie of Year since Emeka Okafor did so 20 years … [Read more...] about Stephon Castle named 2025 NBA Rookie of the Year