University of Connecticut

Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog For the first time since 2007, the part-time home of three UConn teams will go by a new name. Hartford’s downtown arena will now go by a new name: PeoplesBank Arena. On Monday, the State of Connecticut announced the Holyoke, Massachusetts-based company purchased the naming rights to the venue, which had been known as the XL Center since … [Read more...] about Hartford’s XL Center re-named PeoplesBank Arena

Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog The Huskies’ five newcomers picked digits that span from never-before-worn to one of the most popular in program history. One of the first orders of business for UConn at the start of summer workouts? Assigning new jersey numbers. While none of the returners changed their choices, the Huskies’ five newcomers all picked their digits for the … [Read more...] about UConn women’s basketball unveils new jerseys numbers

Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog Samuels will continue her career at one of the top programs in the ACC. Qadence Samuels has a new home. After transferring from UConn in April, the Forestville, Maryland native signed with the NC State Wolfpack on Saturday. She’ll have two years of eligibility left. “[Transferring] was a good move for her because she loves to play,” Geno … [Read more...] about UConn transfer Qadence Samuels signs with NC State

Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog The Huskies nonconference schedule continues to get stronger. A 2024 Elite Eight rematch awaits the UConn men’s basketball team as part of its 2025-26 non-conference schedule. Jon Rothstein reported Monday that the Huskies will face Illinois at Madison Square Garden on Nov. 28, marking another strong addition to UConn’s nonconference … [Read more...] about UConn men’s basketball set to play Illinois at Madison Square Garden