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Nykesha Sales steps into coaching role with UConn women's basketball

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 10:00 AM

Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Nykesha Sales steps into coaching role with UConn women's basketball

Summary

Nykesha Sales, a key figure in UConn women's basketball history, has taken on the role of assistant coach. Sales played a vital part in the Huskies' first championship in 1995 and is now mentoring current players, including standout recruit Sarah Strong. Coach Geno Auriemma praised Sales for her experience and the fresh perspective she brings to the team. Sales plans to help players adjust to Auriemma's coaching style, emphasizing the importance of understanding feedback. This season, her leadership and guidance will be crucial as the team looks to improve and contend for another championship.

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By the Numbers

•Nykesha Sales won a championship with UConn in 1995.
•Sales replaces Jamelle Elliott as an assistant coach.
•She emphasizes communication and understanding in coaching.
•Sarah Strong is a notable recruit being mentored by Sales.
•Sales was an all-star in the WNBA from 1999 to 2006.

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10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Nykesha Sales once again a commanding presence with UConn women’s basketball

What they're saying

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STORRS — Nykesha Sales was there at the beginning. A highly prized freshman from Bloomfield, she was the last, missing piece of the first championship for UConn women’s basketball in 1995. Then she had three years to grow as the Huskies slowly became her team. Does this sound familiar if you’re a Sarah Strong follower? “It’s probably the same storyline, to be honest,” Sales said. “She came in ...
— Yahoo Sports

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