Legislator: Donors should pay for UConn AAC exit
The top Republican in the Connecticut Senate wants private donors to pick up the cost of UConn's departure from the American Athletic Conference.
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2019 Schedule
1st in American
- 11/11W 85-53
- 11/17W 80-42
- 11/22W 90-50
- 11/23W 65-55
- 11/24W 86-40
- 11/2816W 99-63
- 12/21W 89-71
- 12/4W 98-42
- 12/8W 99-61
- 12/19W 72-63
- 12/2214W 76-66
- 1/38L 68-57
- 1/6W 81-61
- 1/9W 82-38
- 1/13W 63-46
- 1/16W 75-33
- 1/19W 88-67
- 1/23W 79-39
- 1/27W 93-57
- 1/313L 78-69
- 2/2W 65-55
- 2/6W 118-55
- 2/9W 109-74
- 2/1111W 97-79
- 2/17W 78-41
- 2/20W 102-45
- 2/24W 68-49
- 2/26W 84-47
- 3/2W 83-61
- 3/4W 57-47
- 3/9W 92-65
- 3/10W 81-45
- 3/11W 66-45
- 3/2215W 110-61
- 3/2410W 84-72
- 3/296W 69-61
- 3/311W 80-73
- 4/51L 81-76
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UConn leaving AAC in '20, will owe $17M exit fee
UConn and the American Athletic Conference have an agreement that will allow the Huskies to leave the AAC for a return to the Big East in 2020, but it'll cost the school $17 million.
3x3 basketball: How the U.S. women are pushing to qualify for 2020 Games
While the U.S. women have dominated 5-on-5 basketball, they are no guarantee to even qualify for the women's 3x3 tournament at the 2020 Olympics.
Women's basketball recruiting: UConn lands commitment from 2021 guard Saylor Poffenbarger
UConn women's basketball made a big recruiting splash when the Huskies landed guard Saylor Poffenbarger, the No. 21 espnW HoopGurlz prospect in the Class of 2021.
Big East officially announces UConn's return
The Big East officially announced on Thursday the return of UConn athletics to the conference that was its home from 1979 to 2013.
What a move to the Big East means for UConn women's basketball
Even if UConn rules the new Big East as expected, the league should provide more competition, shorter road trips and a better experience for fans.
UConn backed basketball over football with Big East move (1:42)
Source: Big East votes to invite UConn to rejoin
UConn has a Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for Wednesday, when it is expected to accept the invitation, and an announcement is expected from the Big East as early as Thursday morning.
What UConn's expected move to the Big East could mean for its biggest programs
Our experts weigh in on how a conference change could impact the Huskies.
Sources: UConn expected to rejoin Big East
UConn is expected to leave the American Athletic Conference and return to the Big East for basketball and other sports in 2020, sources told ESPN.
UConn-bound Paige Bueckers atop Top 100
Paige Bueckers, a 5-foot-11 point guard out of Minnesota, stays atop the expanded rankings for the 2020 recruiting class.
UConn's Dangerfield, Westbrook have surgery
UConn guards Crystal Dangerfield and Evina Westbrook both had surgery this past week and are expected to be ready for the start of next season.
Cremins, Lundquist, Dailey to get Lapchick Award
Bobby Cremins, Verne Lundquist and Chris Dailey will be this year's recipients of the Joe Lapchick Character Award.
Ex-Lady Vols guard Westbrook headed to UConn
Evina Westbrook, who caused a stir in March when she said "steps need to be taken" with the Lady Vols staff, announced Friday she will transfer to UConn.
Women's college basketball: Top 12 seniors for 2019-20
Who are early candidates for preseason All-America honors for 2019-20? Which players might be in the mix as WNBA first-round picks a year from now?
Ex-UConn guard Coombs transfers to Georgia
UConn guard Mikayla Coombs is heading back home, transferring to Georgia.
Adebayo transfers from Murray State to UConn
Evelyn Adebayo, who averaged 18.2 points and 11.4 rebounds for Murray State last season, will transfer to play for UConn.
UConn gets commitment from Polish guard
UConn has added to its roster for next season, receiving a commitment from a 6-foot guard from Poland.
Sabrina Ionescu, Oregon lead Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2019-20
Oregon is one of three Pac-12 teams in the top six. Reigning NCAA champion Baylor checks in at No. 2, and UConn starts out at No. 7.
When UConn called, it was game on for Croatian recruit Nika Muhl
Storrs, Connecticut, is an ocean away and a chance of a lifetime for 2020 UConn commitment Nika Muhl of Croatia.
WNBA mock draft: Notre Dame's Jackie Young the new No. 1
Guard Jackie Young, who announced Monday that she will leave Notre Dame after three seasons, is the predicted No. 1 pick for Wednesday's WNBA draft.
Women's NCAA tourney sees jump in attendance
The women's NCAA tournament has seen a spike in attendance this year, reaching its highest level in more than 15 years.
WNBA mock draft 2019: Sabrina Ionescu's return to Oregon shuffles top pick
With Sabrina Ionescu staying put, Asia Durr is now the projected No. 1 pick. Sophie Cunningham and Jessica Shepard also moved into the first round.
Women's Final Four: Takeaways from Notre Dame's win over UConn
Brianna Turner made the biggest defensive play of her career and Arike Ogunbowale once again provided second-half heroics as the Irish downed the Huskies.
Notre Dame knocks off UConn once again in Women's Final Four
Brianna Turner, who had to sit out last season with an ACL injury, came up huge for Notre Dame with a key block in the final minute to seal the win.
2018-19 American Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | 16-0 | - | 35-3 |
| UCF | 13-3 | 3 | 26-7 |
| Cincinnati | 12-4 | 4 | 24-11 |
| Houston | 9-7 | 7 | 15-16 |
| South Florida | 7-9 | 9 | 19-16 |
| Temple | 7-9 | 9 | 11-19 |
| East Carolina | 6-10 | 10 | 16-15 |
| Tulsa | 6-10 | 10 | 13-18 |
| Tulane | 5-11 | 11 | 15-15 |
| Wichita State | 5-11 | 11 | 12-18 |
| SMU | 5-11 | 11 | 11-19 |
| Memphis | 5-11 | 11 | 11-20 |
2020 Recruits
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