UConn women’s basketball alumni make 2026 WNBA opening day rosters

9 articles · Updated · Hartford Courant · May 8

Sixteen former Huskies are on nine of the league’s 15 teams, with expansion side Golden State Valkyries carrying a league-high four.
Connecticut, Dallas, Minnesota and Seattle each have two UConn players, while Friday’s three season-opening games all feature at least one former Husky.
UConn’s presence also extends to front offices and coaching staffs, including Sun general manager Morgan Tuck, president Jennifer Rizzotti and new Chicago Sky assistant Kelly Faris.

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