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![France's Gabby Williams drives to the basket as China's Yang Liwei attempts to block her shot during their quarterfinal game at the women's Basketball World Cup in Sydney, Australia, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark Baker) France's Gabby Williams drives to the basket as China's Yang Liwei attempts to block her shot during their quarterfinal game at the women's Basketball World Cup in Sydney, Australia, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Mark Baker)](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AP22272328679144.jpg?w=132)
Former UConn star Gabby Williams to compete in second straight Olympics with France
Former UConn women's basketball player Gabby Williams will take part in her second straight Olympics,...
![Connecticut Sun's Tiffany Hayes shoots during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Chicago Sky Wednesday, July 12, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) Connecticut Sun's Tiffany Hayes shoots during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Chicago Sky Wednesday, July 12, 2023, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AP23193612634157.jpg?w=132)
Former UConn star Tiffany Hayes to lead Azerbaijan’s 3×3 basketball team in Olympics
Former UConn star Tiffany Hayes led Azerbaijan to its first-ever three-on-three berth in Olympic basketball,...
![Alyssa Thomas had a triple-double and DeWanna Bonner led all scorers with 24 points to lead the Connecticut Sun to a 78-73 win at the Minnesota Lynx in a matchup of two of the top teams in the WNBA on Thursday night. Alyssa Thomas had a triple-double and DeWanna Bonner led all scorers with 24 points to lead the Connecticut Sun to a 78-73 win at the Minnesota Lynx in a matchup of two of the top teams in the WNBA on Thursday night.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Sun-Lynx-Basketball.jpg?w=132)
Triple-double Thomas, Connecticut Sun earn impressive road win at Minnesota Lynx, 78-73
Alyssa Thomas had a triple-double and DeWanna Bonner led all scorers with 24 points to...
![UConn guard Paige Bueckers (5) flexes in the first half of a first-round college basketball game against Jackson State in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) UConn guard Paige Bueckers (5) flexes in the first half of a first-round college basketball game against Jackson State in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 23, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/AP24084686432308-e1711323030366.jpg?w=140)
UConn women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers named top-earning female athlete on NIL Store in 2023-24
UConn women's basketball star Paige Bueckers was named the top-earning female athlete in 2023-24 for...
![Connecticut Sun stars DeWanna Bonner and Brionna Jones will compete against Alyssa Thomas and Team USA in the 2024 WNBA All-Star game. Connecticut Sun stars DeWanna Bonner and Brionna Jones will compete against Alyssa Thomas and Team USA in the 2024 WNBA All-Star game.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/AP23197060337495.jpg?w=132)
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UConn women’s basketball and Connecticut Sun combine to grab six spots in upcoming WNBA All-Star game
Connecticut Sun stars DeWanna Bonner and Brionna Jones will compete against Alyssa Thomas and Team...
![The Connecticut Sun will have three players in the July 20 WNBA All-Star game in Phoenix. Veterans DeWanna Bonner and Brionna Jones will play for the league team along with rookies Caitlin Clarke and Angel Reese. First-time Olympian Alyssa Thomas plays for Team USA. The Connecticut Sun will have three players in the July 20 WNBA All-Star game in Phoenix. Veterans DeWanna Bonner and Brionna Jones will play for the league team along with rookies Caitlin Clarke and Angel Reese. First-time Olympian Alyssa Thomas plays for Team USA.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/AP22138007914455.jpeg?w=132)
UConn women’s basketball and Connecticut Sun combine to grab six spots in upcoming WNBA All-Star game
The Connecticut Sun will have three players in the July 20 WNBA All-Star game in...
![With former UConn star Napheesa Collier leading the way, the Minnesota Lynx have become a legitimate WNBA title contender. Plus more on former Huskies Aaliyah Edwards and Breanna Stewart. With former UConn star Napheesa Collier leading the way, the Minnesota Lynx have become a legitimate WNBA title contender. Plus more on former Huskies Aaliyah Edwards and Breanna Stewart.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Lynx-Wings-Basketball.jpg?w=132)
With former UConn women’s star Napheesa Collier leading way, Minnesota a legitimate WNBA title contender
With former UConn star Napheesa Collier leading the way, the Minnesota Lynx have become a...
![UConn women's basketball alumni Aaliyah Edwards and Kia Nurse were selected to compete for Team Canada at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. UConn women's basketball alumni Aaliyah Edwards and Kia Nurse were selected to compete for Team Canada at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/migration/2022/11/05/YL634365QFBQHB2D7XPEC2NFNM-e1719944991238.jpg?w=140)
Former UConn women’s basketball stars Aaliyah Edwards, Kia Nurse named to Team Canada for Paris Olympics
UConn women's basketball alumni Aaliyah Edwards and Kia Nurse were selected to compete for Team...
![UConn guard Ashlynn Shade lines up a 3-point basket in the first half of a second-round college basketball game against Syracuse in the NCAA Tournament, Monday, March 25, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) UConn guard Ashlynn Shade lines up a 3-point basket in the first half of a second-round college basketball game against Syracuse in the NCAA Tournament, Monday, March 25, 2024, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/AP24085841128303.jpg?w=132)
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UConn’s Ashlynn Shade not ‘overthinking’ her role with Huskies next season
UConn's Ashlynn Shade was pressed into service last season and played a lot as a...
![New York Liberty's Breanna Stewart (30) drives to the basket as Chicago Sky's Angel Reese (5) defends during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in Chicago. The Liberty won 88-75. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) New York Liberty's Breanna Stewart (30) drives to the basket as Chicago Sky's Angel Reese (5) defends during the second half of a WNBA basketball game Tuesday, June 4, 2024, in Chicago. The Liberty won 88-75. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)](https://www.courant.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/AP24157083751610-e1719861585909.jpg?w=140)
Breanna Stewart surpasses Diana Taurasi to become fastest WNBA player to reach 5,000 points
Liberty head coach Sandy Brondello waited eight minutes for Breanna Stewart‘s remarkable feat to be...