Geno Auriemma and UConn visit top recruits in Class of 2027
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Geno Auriemma and the UConn women's basketball staff are actively recruiting top players in the Class of 2027. They recently visited Kaleena Smith, the number one ranked recruit, in California, where she expressed gratitude for the visit on social media. UConn is targeting four of the nation's top-10 recruits, including Ivanna Wilson Manyacka, Haylen Ayers, and Sydney Savoury. With official visits scheduled for November, the Huskies are making a strong push to secure commitments from these promising athletes as the early signing period approaches from November 11 to November 18.
- •Auriemma visited Kaleena Smith, the No. 1 recruit, at her home.
- •UConn is in the running for four top-10 recruits.
- •Smith scheduled an official visit to UConn on November 6.
- •Savoury and Manyacka are also planning visits in October and November.
- •The early National Signing Period starts on November 11.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Geno Auriemma, UConn staff visit top Class of 2027 recruits, including No. 1 Kaleena Smith
"The Huskies are in the running for four of the top-10 ranked recruits among the Class of 2027.
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