UConn women's basketball discusses season goals at Big East Media Day

UConn women’s basketball kicked off the 2026-2027 season at Big East Media Day in New York, where coach Geno Auriemma outlined the program's goal of winning another national championship. The team, led by star center Sarah Strong, features a balanced roster including KK Arnold and Blanca Quiñonez. Auriemma expressed confidence in Strong's potential for growth this season, highlighting her achievements as the reigning Naismith player of the year. UConn was unanimously voted by coaches to win the Big East, with a strong challenge expected from Villanova, which returns key players. Auriemma also participated in the preseason awards, with Strong named player of the year and Olivia Vukosa earning freshman of the year honors.

• 8:57 PMYahoo Sports — Big East Media Day: What UConn, Geno Auriemma are saying going into 2026-2027 season