UConn women's basketball prepares for 2026-27 season with new roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026

The UConn women’s basketball team, starting its 2026-27 season, returns 10 players and adds three freshmen. Head coach Geno Auriemma anticipates a more manageable roster with 13 players, marking the first time in four years with fewer than 14. Key departures include Azzi Fudd and Serah Williams, leaving room for newcomers like Marine Dursus and Kelis Fisher to step up. Auriemma aims to establish a solid rotation after struggling with a larger roster last season. UConn's coaching staff has also changed, welcoming former player Nykesha Sales as an assistant coach.
- •UConn returns 10 players from last season's roster.
- •Three freshmen join the team for 2026-27.
- •Geno Auriemma starts his 42nd season as head coach.
- •Key departures include Azzi Fudd and Serah Williams.
- •Nykesha Sales joins as an assistant coach.
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Breaking down the UConn women's basketball team's 2026-27 roster
"The Huskies return 10 players from last year's roster and bring in three freshmen.
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