Who was the best basketball player at UConn?
Read on for a closer look at Walker, Allen and the rest of the 50 greatest hoopsters ever to play for UConn.
- Rudy Gay (2004-06)
- Jeff Carr (1975-79)
- Mike McKay (1978-82)
- Gavin Edwards (2006-10)
- Donny Marshall (1991-95) 4 of 50.
- Earl Kelley (1982-86) 3 of 50.
- Rod Sellers (1988-92) 2 of 50.
- Nadav Henefeld (1989-90) 1 of 50.
Who is the best UConn women’s basketball player ever?
Best players in UConn women’s history
- Kerry Basco. UConn forward from 1987-1991 scoring 2,177 points, a record at the time, giving her an average of 18.1 points per game.
- Rebecca Lobo.
- Jennifer Rizzotti.
- Kara Wolters.
- Maya Moore.
- Nykesha Sales.
- Diana Taurasi.
- Renee Montgomery.
What NBA players went to UConn?
Former Connecticut Players Who Played In The NBA
| Player | Pos | Draft Yr |
|---|---|---|
| Caron Butler | SF | 2002 |
| Andre Drummond | C | 2012 |
| Jerome Dyson | G | 2010 |
| Khalid El-Amin | G | 2000 |
How many NBA players are from UConn?
The basketball team of Uconn is currently part of the NCAA Division I. The team plays in the American conference and is nicknamed as the Huskies. 47 players have been selected out of Uconn in NBA draft history, 21 in the first round (4 during the last 10 years), 11 in the second round and 3 among the top 3 picks.
What WNBA players went to UConn?
Seattle’s Sue Bird will begin her 19th WNBA season this year. Breanna Stewart, a former UConn star, is key to Seattle’s championship hopes once again this season. Diana Taurasi, a former UConn star, hopes to lead the Mercury back to the WNBA Finals this season.
What NBA player is from CT?
NBA Players Born In Hartford (CT), United States
| Player | Pos | Draft Year |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Adams | PG | 1985 |
| Lazaro Borrell | F | 1994 |
| Marcus Camby | C | 1996 |
| Keith Closs | C | 1997 |
Is UConn a good basketball school?
UConn basketball has taken off since the arrival of Jim Calhoun. Since Calhoun became coach in 1986, Connecticut has won three national championships and has without a doubt emerged as one of the top 10 basketball programs of all time.