WNBA training camp kicked off league-wide on Sunday, April 27. While UConn fans are pretty used to seeing some of their favorite alum in the league, this year's draft was extra special — Paige Bueckers, Kaitlyn Chen, and Aubrey Griffin were all drafted into the league.
Including those three rookies, UConn has 18 active players in the WNBA and/or on training camp rosters:
- Moriah Jefferson - Chicago Sky
- Kia Nurse - Chicago Sky
- Tina Charles - Connecticut Sky
- Olivia Nelson-Ododa - Connecticut Sun
- Paige Bueckers - Dallas Wings
- Kaitlyn Chen - Golden State Valkyries
- Tiffany Hayes - Golden State Valkyries
- Kiah Stokes - Las Vegas Aces
- Azura Stevens - Los Angeles Sparks
- Napheesa Collier - Minnesota Lynx
- Dorka Juhasz - Minnesota Lynx
- Christyn Williams - Washington Mystics
- Breanna Stewart - New York Liberty
- Nika Mühl - Seattle Storm
- Katie Lou Samuelson - Seattle Storm
- Gabby Williams - Seattle Storm
- Stefanie Dolson - Washington Mystics
- Aaliyah Edwards - Washington Mystics
Other notable UConn alum who have been drafted include Maya Moore, Evina Westbrook, and Shea Ralph.