It had been a long two years since UConn’s standout guard last played in the NCAA Women’s Tournament, but she wasted no time making her presence felt in the Huskies’ dominant 103-34 first-round victory over Arkansas State. Despite missing nearly all of last season with an ACL injury, she showed no signs of rust, dropping 27 points, including six three-pointers on nine attempts. She was particularly unstoppable in the first half, scoring 21 points on 8-of-11 shooting as UConn built a commanding 50-point lead.
Key Facts About UConn’s Star Guard
How old is she?
The UConn standout is 22 years old and currently a graduate student. She still has one year of eligibility remaining after receiving a medical redshirt for the 2023-24 season due to her injury. She earned her bachelor’s degree in communication in May 2024.
Is she eligible for the WNBA Draft?
Yes, she meets the WNBA Draft eligibility requirements, which state that domestic players must be at least 22 years old in the draft year. However, she has yet to decide whether she will enter the draft or return for another season at UConn.
Has she played in the NCAA Tournament before?
Yes, she was part of UConn’s 2022 and 2023 tournament runs. As a freshman in 2022, she helped lead the Huskies to the national championship game, where they fell to South Carolina.
When was the last time she and Paige Bueckers played together in the NCAA Tournament?
Due to injuries, UConn’s dynamic duo hasn’t shared the court in the tournament since the 2022 national championship game against South Carolina in Minneapolis.
Where did she play high school basketball?
She attended St. John’s College High School in Washington, D.C., earning three Gatorade Washington, D.C. Player of the Year awards. In 2019, she became the first sophomore ever to receive the honor.
Her high school accolades also include being named the 2021 Morgan Wootten High School Basketball Player of the Year and earning a spot as a 2021 McDonald’s All-American.
