Few basketball programs for college have formed the WNBA more than UConn. Under the leadership of Geno Auriemma, the huskies have built up a pipeline of talent that continues to feed the competition year after year. From the 2025 season, these five players stand out for their performance and potential at a professional level.
Napheeesa Collier, Minnesota Lynx
Collier helped UConn to the last four in each of its four seasons (2015-2019) and won the National Championship 2016 as part of an undefeated season.
The 6’1 “attacker was set up in 2019 by the Minnesota Lynx. Collier won Rookie of the Year and continued to elevate her match every season. She is a double WNBA All-Star, triple All-Wnba selection (2023, 2023, 2024), and was named Defensive of Defensive Anker, now as one of the best of the competition.
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Breanna Stewart, New York Liberty
Stewart played at UConn from 2012-2016, where she became a four-time NCAA National Champion and four-time NCAA tournament.
The 6’4 “Forward was the first to be set up in 2016 by the Seattle Storm. Stewart is one of the most complete players in the competition. A three-ferrous WNBA champion and dual League MVP, she became the fastest player in the competition history to reach 1,000 points and later 3,000 matches) and later Rebounds) Games).
Kia Nurse, Chicago Sky
Nurse played for UConn from 2014-2018, where she won three NCAA National Championships with the Huskies.
The 6’0 “guard was prepared by the New York Liberty in 2018. Nurse made her WNBA debut on May 20, 2018 and scored 17 points against her current team, the Chicago Sky. She posted a career-high 34 points during her Rookie season on 2 June 2018, against the Indiana fever.
Nurse called a WNBA All-Star in 2019 and played an important role for different teams in her career and remains a reliable contribution to the half of the defense.
Paige Bueckers, Dallas Wings
Bueckers played at UConn from 2020-2025 and won a national championship in its last season.
The 6’0 “guard was first prepared by the Dallas Wings in the WNBA design of 2025 and became the sixth UConn player who goes in general number 1 and the first since Breanna Stewart in 2016. One of the most expected Rookies in recent memory brings Elite Playmaking and Scoring capacity.
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Olivia Nelson-Ododa, Connecticut Sun
Nelson-Ododa played at UConn from 2018-2022, where she was a defensive anchor in the paint and a steady contribution during her career.
The 6’5 “Center was selected in 19th place by the Los Angeles Sparks in 2022. Now with the Connecticut Sun she is still in the early stages of her WNBA career, but has shown promising development in its game.
From established stars such as Breanna Stewart to emerging pros such as Paige Bueckers, the influence of UConn in the Wnba remains as strong as always. The tradition of excellence of the program continues to shape the competition and produce players who are ready to contribute to the highest level.
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