History of UConn Huskies women's basketball in Timeline

The UConn Huskies women's basketball team represents the University of Connecticut. Competing in NCAA Division I, they are currently members of the Big East Conference and play their games in Storrs, Connecticut. Known for their historical dominance in women's college basketball, the Huskies have secured numerous national championships and produced several prominent players who have gone on to have success at the professional level.

December 5, 1974: First Ever Game

On December 5, 1974, the UConn Huskies played their first ever game, winning 40–27 against Eastern Connecticut State University.

1974: Sandra Hamm hired as interim women's coach

In 1974, Sandra Hamm, a Terryville native, was employed part-time as the interim women's coach and also taught physical education at a junior high school in Manchester.

1975: Sandra Hamm coach

In 1975, Sandra Hamm coached the UConn Huskies women's basketball team. From 1975 to 1980, Wanda Flora was the coach.

1975: Wanda Flora begins coaching at UConn

In 1975, Wanda Flora started her tenure as the coach at UConn, leading the team to a 38-66 record over five seasons.

1980: Increase in basketball scholarships

By 1980, the number of UConn women receiving basketball scholarships had increased to 12.

1980: Jean Balthaser hired as coach

In 1980, Jean Balthaser was hired as the coach at UConn and led the team to its first winning season in her first year.

1980: Wanda Flora coach

In 1980, Wanda Flora coached the UConn Huskies women's basketball team. From 1980 to 1985, Jean Balthaser was the coach.

1982: UConn plays in the Big East Conference

In 1982, UConn played in the Big East Conference for women's basketball until the conference split in 2013.

1982: Associated Press selects Most Outstanding Player

Since its induction in 1982, the Associated Press selects a Most Outstanding Player after the end of the NCAA tournament.

1982: Undefeated season and national championship

With a perfect 35–0 record, the UConn Huskies became only the fifth Division I women's basketball team to go undefeated en route to a national championship, and only the second since the NCAA era began in 1982. The Huskies also became the first unbeaten team in NCAA history, all divisions, men or women, to win 35 games in a season.

1985: Geno Auriemma joined UConn

In 1985, Luigi "Geno" Auriemma joined the UConn women's basketball team as head coach.

1986: Auriemma's first season

In the 1985-86 season, Geno Auriemma's first season as head coach, the UConn Huskies women's basketball team went 12–15.

1987: Winning seasons

In 1986-87 and 1987-88, Geno Auriemma led the UConn Huskies women's basketball team to winning seasons.

1987: Kerry Bascom recruited

In 1987, Geno Auriemma recruited Kerry Bascom, an All-American from New Hampshire, to play for the UConn Huskies women's basketball team.

1989: Bascom wins Big East Player of the Year

In 1989, Kerry Bascom won the Big East Player of the Year award as a sophomore and led the UConn Huskies to their first Big East regular season and tournament title, along with its first-ever NCAA tournament appearance at a #8 seed.

1989: First NCAA Tournament Appearance

In 1989, UConn made their first appearance in the NCAA tournament and have appeared every year since.

1989: Men's Dream Season

The UConn Huskies' women's basketball team's success in 1990-91 followed the men's 1989-90 "Dream Season."

1990: NCAA Tournament appearance

In 1990, with Kerry Bascom and teammates, the UConn Huskies reached the NCAA Tournament again as a #4 seed, losing to Clemson in the second round.

1990: Big East Titles and NCAA Tournament

In 1990-91, the Huskies again captured the Big East regular season and tournament titles, earning a #3 seed in the East Regional of the NCAA Tournament.

1991: Rebecca Lobo joins UConn

In 1991, the UConn Huskies women's basketball team landed All-American Rebecca Lobo from Southwick, Massachusetts.

1991: Most surprising run since 1991 Final Four appearance

In 2024, UConn's run to the Final Four was described as the team's most surprising since their first Final Four appearance in 1991 by Geno Auriemma.

1993: Most successful season to date

In 1993-94, led by Lobo and teammates, the UConn Huskies had their most successful season up to that point, winning 30 games for the first time, the Big East tournament, and regular-season titles. They were awarded a #1 seed for the first time in the NCAA tournament, but lost to North Carolina in the Elite Eight.

1993: UConn fails to win Big East regular season crown.

In 2004, UConn failed to win the Big East regular season crown for the first time since 1993.

1993: UConn finishes with worst record since 1993

In 2022, UConn finished the season with a 30-6 overall record, which was their worst record since 1993.

1994: Landmark deal with CPTV

In 1994-95 the UConn Huskies women's basketball team signed a landmark deal during the season with Connecticut Public Television to broadcast their games. The team was also honored with a parade in Hartford, CT, that drew over 100,000 spectators.

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1994: UConn defeats Tennessee

In 1994-95, UConn defeated Tennessee 77–66 in front of a sold-out crowd in a game televised on ESPN and soon afterwards became ranked No. 1 in the polls for the first time in program history. This season marked the birth of the UConn-Tennessee rivalry.

1995: UConn rises to national prominence

After the 1995 Championship title, UConn rose to national prominence as one of the powerhouses in women's college basketball.

1995: UConn Starts Strong

From 1995 to 2004, UConn made 7 final fours in 10 years

1995: Rebecca Lobo received the award of Most Outstanding Player

In 1995, Rebecca Lobo from UConn, was recognized as the Most Outstanding Player by the Associated Press.

1995: Lobo receives accolades

In 1995, Rebecca Lobo graduated, receiving numerous accolades including the Naismith College Player of the Year award, the Wade Trophy, the Associated Press Women's College Basketball Player of the Year award, the USBWA Women's National Player of the Year award, the Honda-Broderick Cup, the Best Female Athlete ESPY Award, the Associated Press Athlete of the Year, the NCAA Woman of the Year Award, and the Academic All-America of the Year.

1995: UConn Won National Championship

In 1995, UConn won the National Championship

1995: Loss in Final Four

In the 1995–96 season, UConn lost to Tennessee in the Final Four that year in Charlotte, the game is often thought to be one of the more memorable tournament games in tournament history with many back and forth swings of momentum.

1995: Rivalry Between Tennessee Lady Vols and UConn Escalated

Starting with their two meetings in 1995, the rivalry between the Tennessee Lady Vols and UConn escalated through the late 1990s and into the 2000s, becoming the marquee matchup in all women's sports, and taking on parallels to the Red Sox-Yankees rivalry in Major League Baseball.

1996: UConn reaches Final Four

In 1996, UConn advanced to the Final Four of the NCAA tournament, marking a significant milestone for the program.

1996: Shea Ralph recruited

In 1996, UConn coach Geno Auriemma recruited star talent Shea Ralph from high school.

1996: NCAA tournament

In 1996-97, UConn reached the Regional Final where the two teams met again, with Tennessee prevailing and ending Connecticut's unbeaten season by winning 91–81.

1997: Nykesha Sales' Record-Breaking Basket

During the 1997–98 season, after Nykesha Sales suffered a season-ending injury, Geno Auriemma arranged to have her score a basket in a game against Villanova to surpass Kerry Bascom's school scoring record.

1997: Svetlana Abrosimova recruited

In 1997, UConn coach Geno Auriemma recruited star talent Svetlana Abrosimova from high school.

1997: Loss to North Carolina State

In 1997–98, after Chamique Holdsclaw's comments and with key players injured, a young UConn team led by Svetlana Abrosimova lost to North Carolina State in the NCAA Tournament Regional Final, 60–52.

1997: Rebecca Lobo part of the inaugural WNBA draft

Rebecca Lobo was part of the 1997 inaugural WNBA draft, with top players allocated to founding teams.

1998: Recruiting Class

In 1998, Geno Auriemma signed five top 15 nationally ranked players: Swin Cash, Tamika Williams, Sue Bird, Asjha Jones, and Keirsten Walters, dubbed "TASSK Force" by UConn fans. This renewed hope for more championships.

1998: Injuries

In 1998-99, the first season for the highly ranked class, Sue Bird tore her ACL and went out for the season after only 10 games.

1998: Nykesha Sales allocated to WNBA expansion teams

Nykesha Sales was part of the 1998 WNBA expansion players allocation.

1999: Game between Tennessee and UConn

In 1999, during the Tennessee versus UConn game at Gampel Pavilion, a scuffle occurred involving Semeka Randall and Svetlana Abrosimova, where Randall threw the ball down, hitting Abrosimova's head.

1999: UConn Huskies gear up for the season

Motivated by the previous season's performance, the UConn Huskies women's basketball team, led by key players like Shea Ralph, Svetlana Abrosimova, and Kelly Schumacher, set their sights on a championship run in 1999.

1999: NCAA Tournament

The 1998–99 UConn Huskies women's basketball season ended in the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Tournament, where UConn lost 64–58 to Iowa State.

2000: UConn dominates all opponents.

In 2000 UConn rolled through all of its opponents.

2000: Diana Taurasi joins UConn

In 2000, Diana Taurasi, an All-American guard from Chino, California, committed to UConn. She received the Cheryl Miller Award and was named the Naismith and Parade Magazine National High School Player of the Year.

2000: UConn Won National Championship

In 2000, UConn won the National Championship

2000: Auriemma confidently predicts another championship

In 2000, with Taurasi joining the team, Auriemma predicted another championship in 2001.

2001: UConn returns hungrier than ever.

Following a disappointing loss the year before, UConn returned with renewed determination in 2001, aiming to dominate the competition.

2001: UConn loses in National Semifinals

In 2001, UConn won the Big East tournament but faced challenges due to injuries. Diana Taurasi led UConn to the Final Four, where they lost to Notre Dame 90-75 in the National semifinals.

2001: Perfect Season

In 2001, the UConn Huskies women's basketball team had a perfect season of 39-0.

2002: Sue Bird and Swin Cash received the award of Most Outstanding Player

In 2002, Sue Bird and Swin Cash from UConn, were recognized as the Most Outstanding Player by the Associated Press.

2002: TASS Force selected in first round of WNBA draft

In 2002, Tamika Williams, Asjha Jones, Sue Bird, and Swin Cash, known as "TASS Force," were all first-round selections in the WNBA draft.

2002: UConn Won National Championship

In 2002, UConn won the National Championship

2002: Sue Bird first overall pick

Sue Bird selected first overall in the 2002 WNBA draft.

January 4, 2003: UConn defeats Tennessee in Overtime

On January 4, 2003, UConn secured a notable victory over No. 5 Tennessee with a score of 63-62 in overtime, contributing to their impressive season.

February 1, 2003: UConn wins against No. 1 Duke

On February 1, 2003, UConn achieved a significant win against No. 1 Duke with a score of 77-65, marking another highlight in their season.

2003: Diana Taurasi received the award of Most Outstanding Player

In 2003, Diana Taurasi from UConn, was recognized as the Most Outstanding Player by the Associated Press.

2003: Diana Taurasi wins multiple awards

In 2003, Diana Taurasi received numerous accolades, including the Naismith College Player of the Year, the Wade Trophy, the Associated Press Women's College Basketball Player of the Year, and the USBWA Women's National Player of the Year awards.

2003: UConn Won National Championship

In 2003, UConn won the National Championship

2004: Diana Taurasi first overall pick

Diana Taurasi selected first overall in the 2004 WNBA draft.

2004: UConn struggles after Taurasi's graduation

Following Diana Taurasi's graduation in 2004, UConn faced challenges, with some recruits not meeting expectations and others suffering injuries, leading to a period of relative struggle for the program.

2004: Diana Taurasi received the award of Most Outstanding Player

In 2004, Diana Taurasi from UConn, was recognized as the Most Outstanding Player by the Associated Press.

2004: Diana Taurasi wins Best Female Athlete ESPY Award

In 2004, Diana Taurasi was awarded the Best Female Athlete ESPY Award, recognizing her outstanding achievements in basketball.

2004: UConn Wins Men's and Women's Championships

In 2004, UConn became the only school in NCAA history to have both their men's and women's teams win a national championship in the same year for the first time.

2004: UConn wins 3rd consecutive national championship

In 2004, UConn defeated Tennessee to win their 3rd consecutive national championship with a score of 70-61, finishing the season with a 31-4 record. The 2004 women's national championship was especially notable as the UConn men's basketball team won the men's national championship the previous night, marking the first time one University won both the men's and women's basketball championships in one season.

2004: UConn struggles with sloppy play and ragged offense

In 2004, UConn was marked with sloppy play and ragged offense.

2004: UConn Won National Championship

In 2004, UConn won the National Championship

2004: UConn advances to Final Four

In 2007, UConn advanced to their first Final Four since Taurasi graduated in 2004.

2005: UConn struggles after Taurasi's graduation

In 2005, UConn faced challenges, with some recruits not meeting expectations and others suffering injuries, leading to a period of relative struggle for the program.

2005: UConn shows signs of improvement

In 2005, UConn showed some signs of improvement, winning the Big East tournament and beating Georgia in the Sweet Sixteen thanks to a fadeaway 3-pointer with 1.8 seconds left by senior Barbara Turner.

2005: First time UConn failed to make the Elite Eight since 2005

In 2023, UConn lost in the Sweet 16, marking the first time the team failed to make the Elite Eight since 2005.

2006: Returning Players.

In 2006, all of the star players returned from the 2006-07 team.

2006: UConn improves with new additions

In 2006, the UConn team improved with the additions of Renee Montgomery, Mel Thomas, Ketia Swanier, and Tina Charles, helping UConn emerge as a national contender again.

2007: Maya Moore joins UConn and Tennessee cancels series

In 2007, Maya Moore joined the Huskies, and shortly after, Tennessee announced the cancellation of the annual series with UConn. Tennessee also filed a complaint to the NCAA about UConn's recruitment of Moore.

2007: UConn struggles after Taurasi's graduation

In 2007, UConn faced challenges, with some recruits not meeting expectations and others suffering injuries, leading to a period of relative struggle for the program.

2007: UConn wins Big East titles

In 2007, despite injuries, UConn won both the Big East regular season and tournament titles.

2007: First time UConn failed to make the Final Four since 2007

In 2023, UConn lost in the Sweet 16, marking the first time the team failed to make the Final Four since 2007.

April 6, 2008: Loss against Stanford

On April 6, 2008, the UConn Huskies women's basketball team lost against Stanford in the National Semifinals of the NCAA Tournament, ending their 90 consecutive wins.

2008: Elena Delle Donne commits to UConn but requests release

In 2008, Elena Delle Donne committed to UConn but requested a release from her scholarship to stay closer to home, ultimately choosing to play volleyball at the University of Delaware.

2008: Final Four appearance

In 2008, the UConn Huskies women's basketball team began a record streak of 14 consecutive Final Four appearances.

2008: Perfect Season

In 2008, the UConn Huskies women's basketball team had a perfect season of 39-0.

2009: Geno Auriemma appointed as head coach of the United States women's national basketball team

In 2009, Geno Auriemma became the head coach of the United States women's national basketball team.

2009: Maya Moore Named Cosida Academic All-America First-Team

In 2009, Maya Moore, with a 3.7 GPA, was named Cosida Academic All-America First-Team, recognizing her academic achievements as a college student.

2009: Tina Charles received the award of Most Outstanding Player

In 2009, Tina Charles from UConn, was recognized as the Most Outstanding Player by the Associated Press.

2009: UConn Won National Championship

In 2009, UConn won the National Championship

2009: Undefeated season

The UConn Huskies women's basketball team had an undefeated season in 2009 as part of a 90-game winning streak.

December 19, 2010: Loss against Stanford

On December 19, 2010, the UConn Huskies women's basketball team lost against Stanford, three seasons after their previous loss, which delimited their 90 consecutive wins.

2010: Maya Moore's Career Highs and Awards

In 2010, Maya Moore achieved career highs in scoring (22.3 ppg), assists (4.1 apg), and steals (2.2 spg). She swept all possible individual honors, including her 2nd Naismith College Player of the Year award, her 3rd straight Wade Trophy, her 2nd Associated Press Women's College Basketball Player of the Year award, her 2nd USBWA Women's National Player of the Year award, and her 2nd John R. Wooden Award. She was also voted Big East Player of the Year for the 3rd time and a fourth straight unanimous First-Team All-American.

2010: Maya Moore Wins Academic Honors

In 2010, Maya Moore continued her academic success, earning the Elite 88 Award, being named Cosida Academic All-America First-Team and Cosida Academic All-America of the Year, acknowledging her excellence both academically and athletically.

2010: Maya Moore received the award of Most Outstanding Player

In 2010, Maya Moore from UConn, was recognized as the Most Outstanding Player by the Associated Press.

2010: Lobo inducted into Hall of Fame

In 2010, Rebecca Lobo became the first Connecticut player inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.

2010: Sports Illustrated's Team of the Decade

In 2010, Sports Illustrated ranked the UConn Huskies women's basketball team as the #3 sports franchise of the decade (2000-2009), only behind the Lakers and Patriots, recognizing their five national titles and seven Final Four appearances.

2010: UConn wins National Championship

In 2010, UConn defeated Stanford 53-47 to secure the national championship after scoring only 12 points in the first half. Maya Moore was named the Tournament Most Outstanding Player.

2010: UConn achieves 88th straight victory

In 2010, UConn started the season with high hopes, achieving their 88th straight victory by beating #10 Ohio State at Madison Square Garden after squeaking by #2 Baylor in their second game of the season.

2010: Smallest Championship Game Margin Since 2010

In 2010, the UConn Huskies had a smaller margin of victory in the championship game than they would have in 2015.

2010: Team USA wins the 2010 World Cup under Geno Auriemma

In 2010, under the leadership of Geno Auriemma, Team USA won the World Cup.

2010: Tina Charles first overall pick

Tina Charles selected first overall in the 2010 WNBA draft.

2011: Maya Moore's Academic Achievements

In 2011, Maya Moore continued to excel academically, earning Cosida Academic All-America First-Team and All-sports Academic All-America of the Year, marking her final year of academic recognition as a college student.

2011: Maya Moore Drafted and Signs with Jordan Brand

In 2011, Maya Moore was selected by the Minnesota Lynx as the 1st overall pick in the WNBA draft and became the first female basketball player signed to the Jordan Brand.

2011: Maya Moore first overall pick

Maya Moore selected first overall in the 2011 WNBA draft.

2011: New Era for UConn After Maya Moore's Graduation

The 2011 season marked a new era for UConn after Maya Moore's graduation. Geno Auriemma integrated new players like Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, Brianna Banks, and Kiah Stokes into the roster, complementing existing players like Stefanie Dolson, Bria Hartley, Kelly Faris and Tiffany Hayes.

2012: UConn Advances to Final Four and Wins Eighth National Championship

In 2012, UConn's women's basketball team experienced an uneven regular season but showcased significant improvement during the NCAA tournament. Key players such as Breanna Stewart, Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, Stefanie Dolson, and Kelly Faris elevated their performance, leading UConn to secure a record-tying eighth national championship with a dominant 93–60 victory over Louisville.

2012: Big East Conference Breakup

In 2012, the Big East Conference began to dissolve as Pittsburgh, Syracuse, and Notre Dame departed for the Atlantic Coast Conference, initiating a period of realignment and change within the conference structure.

2012: Team USA wins Olympic gold medal in 2012

In 2012, under the leadership of Geno Auriemma, Team USA won the Olympic gold medal.

2013: Elena Delle Donne gets drafted

In 2013 Elena Delle Donne was the #2 pick in the WNBA draft.

2013: Breanna Stewart received the award of Most Outstanding Player

In 2013, Breanna Stewart from UConn, was recognized as the Most Outstanding Player by the Associated Press.

2013: Rizzotti inducted into Hall of Fame

In 2013, Jennifer Rizzotti, a UConn player, was inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.

2013: UConn's Worst Record Since 2013

In 2013, UConn ended the season with a 35–3 overall record, their worst since 2013.

2013: UConn Won National Championship

In 2013, UConn won the National Championship

2013: Breanna Stewart Leads UConn Team

In 2013, sophomore Breanna Stewart emerged as the undisputed leader of the UConn team, starting in all 40 games and leading the team with 19.4 points and 2.8 blocks per game.

2013: Big East Conference split

In 2013, the Big East Conference split, and UConn departed to join the American Athletic Conference (AAC).

2013: UConn leaves Big East Conference

In 2013, the UConn Huskies departed from the Big East Conference, where they had been since 1982, to join the American Athletic Conference (AAC).

2013: UConn's Large Victory Margin in 2013 Championship

In 2013, the UConn Huskies had a large margin of victory in the championship game.

November 17, 2014: Overtime loss to Stanford

On November 17, 2014, the UConn Huskies women's basketball team lost in overtime to Stanford, before starting a winning streak of 126 regular-season games.

November 23, 2014: Start of 111-game winning streak

On November 23, 2014, the UConn Huskies women's basketball team started a 111-game winning streak with a win against Creighton University.

2014: Breanna Stewart received the award of Most Outstanding Player

In 2014, Breanna Stewart from UConn, was recognized as the Most Outstanding Player by the Associated Press.

2014: Louisville Defection to the ACC

In 2014, Louisville officially left the Big East Conference to join the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), marking a significant shift in conference membership and further reshaping the landscape of college athletics.

2014: UConn Achieves Dual Championships Again

In 2014, UConn made history again as both their men's and women's basketball teams won national championships in the same year, making them the only school in NCAA history to accomplish this feat twice. Breanna Stewart was also named the AP Player of the Year, a rare honor for a sophomore.

2014: UConn repeats feat of winning both men's and women's national championships

In 2014, UConn repeated their 2004 feat by winning both the men's and women's basketball national championships in the same season.

2014: UConn Won National Championship

In 2014, UConn won the National Championship

2014: UConn's Regular Season and NCAA Tournament

In 2014, UConn's women's basketball team started the season with an overtime loss to Stanford, ending a 47-game winning streak. However, led by Stewart, Jefferson, and Mosqueda-Lewis, they recovered and won every remaining regular-season game, including a victory against rival Notre Dame. UConn and Notre Dame both advanced to the Final Four in the NCAA Tournament.

2014: UConn's Large Victory Margin in 2014 Championship

In 2014, the UConn Huskies had a large margin of victory in the championship game.

2014: Team USA wins the 2014 World Cup under Geno Auriemma

In 2014, under the leadership of Geno Auriemma, Team USA won the World Cup.

April 7, 2015: UConn Wins National Championship Against Notre Dame

On April 7, 2015, UConn defeated Notre Dame 63–53 to win their third straight national championship and tenth overall. Coach Auriemma tied a record set by John Wooden.

2015: Breanna Stewart received the award of Most Outstanding Player

In 2015, Breanna Stewart from UConn, was recognized as the Most Outstanding Player by the Associated Press.

2015: UConn Won National Championship

In 2015, UConn won the National Championship

2015: UConn Completes Undefeated Season and Wins 11th Championship

In 2015, UConn, led by Stewart, Jefferson and Tuck, achieved an undefeated season, winning their 11th overall championship and 4th consecutive one. They defeated Syracuse in the championship game 82–51, and Geno Auriemma became the coach with the most titles in college basketball history.

November 17, 2016: UConn Defeats No. 2 Baylor

On November 17, 2016, UConn secured a notable victory, defeating No. 2 Baylor with a score of 72-61, highlighting the team's strength and competitive edge during the season.

2016: Breanna Stewart first overall pick

Breanna Stewart selected first overall in the 2016 WNBA draft.

2016: Breanna Stewart received the award of Most Outstanding Player

In 2016, Breanna Stewart from UConn, was recognized as the Most Outstanding Player by the Associated Press.

2016: Geno Auriemma steps down from role as head coach of US women's national basketball team after 2016 Summer Olympics

In 2016, Geno Auriemma stepped down as head coach of the United States women's national basketball team after the 2016 Summer Olympics.

2016: UConn reaches national championship game

In 2016, UConn reached the national championship game for the first time since 2016, but ultimately lost to South Carolina, marking their first-ever loss in a national championship game.

2016: UConn players sweep first three picks in WNBA draft

In 2016, UConn seniors Breanna Stewart, Moriah Jefferson, and Morgan Tuck swept the first three picks in the WNBA draft, a first for any major sport.

2016: UConn's Large Victory Margin in 2016 Championship

In 2016, the UConn Huskies had a large margin of victory in the championship game.

2016: NCAA Division I National Championship

In 2016, the UConn Huskies women's basketball team completed a women's record of four consecutive NCAA Division I National Championships, starting in 2013.

2016: UConn Huskies Tie Record for Most College Basketball Championships

In 2016, with their eleventh championship win, the UConn Huskies tied the UCLA Bruins men's team for most college basketball championships and became the first Division I women's basketball team to win four straight national championships. Breanna Stewart was named Final Four Most Outstanding Player for a record 4th straight time, won her 2nd straight Wade Trophy, a record 3rd Associated Press Women's College Basketball Player of the Year award, a record 3rd USBWA Women's National Player of the Year award, a record 3rd Naismith College Player of the Year award and her 2nd straight John R. Wooden Award. The trio of Stewart-Jefferson-Tuck ended their college career with a 151–5 record and became the only 4-time winners in college basketball history.

January 10, 2017: UConn Ties 90-Win Record Against South Florida

On January 10, 2017, UConn tied its own previous 90-win record with a dominant 102–37 victory against South Florida, showcasing the team's consistency and dominance throughout the season.

February 13, 2017: UConn Reaches 100th Straight Win Against South Carolina

On February 13, 2017, UConn achieved its 100th straight win with a 66–55 victory against South Carolina, marking a significant milestone in the team's remarkable winning streak and solidifying its position as a dominant force in college basketball.

March 31, 2017: End of 111-game winning streak

On March 31, 2017, the UConn Huskies women's basketball team's 111-game winning streak ended with a 66–64 loss to Mississippi State in the 2017 NCAA Final Four.

December 19, 2017: Geno Auriemma Achieves 1000th Victory

On December 19, 2017, UConn's coach Geno Auriemma earned his 1000th victory in just 1135 games with a win over Oklahoma. He became only the fourth women's coach to reach this milestone, and the fastest one to do so.

2017: Rebecca Lobo inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame

Rebecca Lobo was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2017.

December 7, 2018: Rebecca Lobo's jersey to be retired

On December 7, 2018, UConn announced that Rebecca Lobo's #50 jersey would be permanently retired during the final 2018-19 home game on March 2, 2019.

2018: Third-longest active streak in Division I

As of the end of the 2018 season, the UConn Huskies women's basketball team held the third-longest active streak in Division I for NCAA tournament appearances.

2018: UConn's Season Start with New Recruiting Class

In 2018, UConn started the season with an 11-0 run, bolstered by another 5-star recruiting class that included Christyn Williams, and secured a notable 89–71 victory against No. 1 Notre Dame on December 2.

January 3, 2019: Loss to Baylor

On January 3, 2019, the UConn Huskies women's basketball team lost 68–57 to Baylor, ending their winning streak of 126 regular-season games.

March 2, 2019: Ceremonies to be held during the Huskies' final 2018-19 home game

Ceremonies to be held on March 2, 2019, during the Huskies' final 2018-19 home game.

March 3, 2019: Ceremonies to be held during the season's final men's home game

Ceremonies to be held on March 3, 2019, during the season's final men's home game.

2019: UConn played in the American Athletic Conference

From 2013-14 to 2019-20, UConn played in the American Athletic Conference.

2019: UConn's 2019-20 Season Start

UConn began the 2019–20 season with a 12–0 run and reached #1 in the AP poll by New Year's Day.

January 9, 2020: UConn Loses to Baylor

On January 9, 2020, UConn suffered their first loss of the season against No. 8 Baylor at the XL Center, ending their undefeated streak.

March 9, 2020: UConn Wins AAC Tournament

On March 9, 2020, UConn won the AAC tournament for the 7th year in a row, defeating Cincinnati in the title game 87–53, securing their place in the NCAA tournament before it was cancelled.

July 2020: Huskies join the Big East Conference

In July 2020, the UConn Huskies left the American Athletic Conference to rejoin the Big East Conference, marking the end of their undefeated streak in AAC regular seasons and tournament play.

2020: UConn gains ESPN five-star recruits and returns to Big East Conference

In 2020, UConn gained two ESPN five-star recruits, Paige Bueckers and Aaliyah Edwards, and also marked their return to the Big East Conference after leaving in 2013.

2020: Paige Bueckers named NCAA player of the year

In 2020-2021 season, Paige Bueckers was awarded the consensus NCAA player of the year as a sophomore.

2020: UConn rejoined the Big East Conference

In 2020-21, UConn rejoined the Big East Conference with several of its former conference mates.

2021: UConn ranked 2nd in AP poll

In 2021, UConn started the season ranked 2nd in the AP poll, returning three seniors and sophomore Paige Bueckers, while adding a highly ranked recruiting class.

2021: UConn loses to Arizona in Final Four

In 2021, UConn, as a #1 seed in the NCAA tournament, lost to #3 seeded Arizona in the Final Four with a score of 69-59, concluding their season with a 28-2 record.

November 14, 2022: UConn retires Swin Cash's #32 jersey

On November 14, 2022, UConn retired the #32 jersey worn by Swin Cash, a 2022 Naismith Hall inductee, during the game against Texas.

2022: UConn wins Big East Tournament and receives NCAA bid

In 2022, UConn won the Big East regular season championship and the Big East tournament, receiving an automatic bid to the 2022 NCAA Division I tournament as a No. 2 seed.

2022: Injuries plague UConn before 2022-23 season

In 2022, before the 2022-23 season, UConn faced significant injuries, including a torn ACL for Paige Bueckers and a tendon dislocation for Ice Brady, both resulting in season-ending surgeries.

2022: Final Four appearance

In 2022, the UConn Huskies women's basketball team concluded a record streak of 14 consecutive Final Four appearances, which started in 2008.

2023: UConn enters 2023-24 season ranked #2

After gaining a high school recruiting class ranked #4 in the nation, UConn entered the 2023-24 season ranked #2 in pre-season polls.

2023: UConn wins Big East and makes NCAA Tournament

In 2023, UConn won the Big East tournament, receiving an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament as a No. 2 seed, but lost in the Sweet 16 to Ohio State.

February 7, 2024: Geno Auriemma reaches 1,200 career wins

On February 7, 2024, Geno Auriemma became the third college basketball coach to achieve 1,200 career wins with UConn's victory over Seton Hall.

April 28, 2024: Roster Last Update

The roster was last updated on April 28, 2024.

2024: UConn remains the only team to win a championship without a senior on their roster

As of 2024, UConn remains the only team to have ever won a championship without a senior on their roster, a feat they achieved in 2003.

2024: UConn wins Big East Tournament and Advances to Final Four

In 2024, UConn won the Big East Tournament and, despite injuries, advanced to the Final Four by defeating No. 1-seeded USC in the Elite Eight; they then narrowly lost to No. 1-seeded Iowa in the National Semifinals.

2024: Active players

Players active in 2024-2025 are in bold.

January 2025: Geno Auriemma's Record

As of January 2025, UConn's head coach Geno Auriemma holds a record of 1231-164 (.880), representing the highest winning percentage among NCAA basketball coaches.