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Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog Ryan Daniels, Brady Afthim and incoming transfer AJ Soldra were all selected on day two Three UConn Huskies heard their names called on the second day of the 2025 MLB Draft. Infielder Ryan Daniels, relief pitcher Brady Afthim and outfielder AJ Soldra all got the call Tuesday during the 20-round event. After revealing he had been contacted … [Read more...] about Three Huskies selected in 2025 MLB Draft

BY ALEJANDRO LOPEZ FIBA’s U19 World Cup saw many standout performances for some of the biggest names making their college debut next season. Two of those incoming freshmen will suit up for UConn next season. Incoming UConn freshmen Jacob Furphy and Eric Reibe had standout performances at the FIBA U19 World Cup in Switzerland. Furphy led the way for Team Australia, … [Read more...] about Incoming UConn Freshman duo Jacob Furphy and Eric Reibe standout at U19 World Cup

Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog UConn’s olympic sports will be more accessible than ever. On Tuesday, the Big East announced a new six-year digital rights agreement to stream on ESPN+. The deal is centered on women’s basketball and olympic sports, though it’ll also include some non-conference men’s basketball games as well. ESPN+ will host at least 75 women’s basketball, 200 … [Read more...] about Big East signs multi-year digital rights agreement with ESPN+

By SAM LANCE The recruitment of four-star shooting guard Junior County is starting to take shape. County, the 6-foot-5 guard out of Wasatch Academy (UT) and the Utah Prospects Nike EYBL AAU program, plans to make some big decisions soon. “After Peach Jam, I think I’m going to cut down my list and then schedule visits,” County told ZAGSBLOG. “Right now, I kind of got … [Read more...] about Top-30 2026 prospect Junior County updates recruitment with list cut, official visits right around the corner

Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog Amid a career year, Williams earned an All-Star nod for the first time. Seven years into her WNBA career, Gabby Williams earned an All-Star nod for the first time after being selected as a reserve on Sunday. She’s the fourth Husky to be named an All-Star, joining starters Paige Bueckers, Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart. In her first full … [Read more...] about Gabby Williams named WNBA All-Star reserve