It hasn't even been even a season with UConn for Kayleigh Heckel, but the guard has already forged connections that extend beyond the basketball team.

The UConn women’s basketball team officially completed its 2025-26 roster on Monday, signing USC transfer Kayleigh Heckel after the sophomore guard announced her commitment to the Huskies last week.

Auriemma opened up about newcomer Kayleigh Heckel, and his comments reflect just how thrilled he is to have her in Storrs. According to Storrs Central, Auriemma said: “Kayleigh has a passion for ...

The No. 13 overall prospect and a McDonald's All-American in the class of 2025, Heckel played in 34 games, including seven starts, for the Trojans last season, averaging 6.1 points, 1.9 assists ...

STORRS, Conn. – UConn women's basketball head coach Geno Auriemma announced the addition of transfer guard Kayleigh Heckel to the program for the 2025-26 season. "Kayleigh has a passion for the ...

Kayleigh Heckel has signed with the UConn women's basketball team, the program announced Monday. Heckel, a guard, spent one season at USC after playing at Long Island Lutheran. She announced last ...

The reigning national champions of women’s college basketball just got better. Kayleigh Heckel, arguably the best player remaining in the transfer portal at this point in the calendar ...

UConn and coach Geno Auriemma received a major boost for their title defense Tuesday when former USC guard Kayleigh Heckel announced she has committed to the Huskies out of the transfer portal.

Heckel will round out a backcourt also featuring Fudd and fellow key upperclassmen KK Arnold and Ashlynn Shade. UConn and USC, who have matched up in consecutive Elite Eights, will play each other ...

Former USC guard Kayleigh Heckel announced Tuesday she has committed to UConn out of the transfer portal, helping shore up the Huskies' backcourt following the graduation of star Paige Bueckers.