Last Updated on March 15, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

The Connecticut Huskies women’s basketball program is one of the greatest dynasties in college sports history, with national championships, undefeated seasons, and a long line of all-time great players. From foundational stars to the faces of multiple title runs, these are the biggest Connecticut Huskies women’s basketball legends.

1. Rebecca Lobo

  • Years with Connecticut: 1991–1995
  • Position: Center-Forward
  • Notable Achievements:
    • Led UConn to its first NCAA championship in 1995
    • National Player of the Year in 1995
    • Helped transform the program into a national powerhouse
    • One of the most important foundational stars in team history
    • Remains one of the defining names from UConn’s rise to prominence

2. Diana Taurasi

  • Years with Connecticut: 2000–2004
  • Position: Guard
  • Notable Achievements:
    • Won three consecutive NCAA championships with UConn
    • National Player of the Year in 2003 and 2004
    • One of the greatest clutch performers in college basketball history
    • Elite scorer, playmaker, and leader during a dominant era
    • Widely seen as one of the greatest players the program has ever produced

3. Maya Moore

  • Years with Connecticut: 2007–2011
  • Position: Forward
  • Notable Achievements:
    • Won two NCAA championships with UConn
    • National Player of the Year multiple times
    • Led one of the most dominant stretches in program history
    • Elite two-way star with scoring, rebounding, and defensive impact
    • One of the most decorated players in school history

4. Breanna Stewart

  • Years with Connecticut: 2012–2016
  • Position: Forward
  • Notable Achievements:
    • Won four straight NCAA championships with UConn
    • Four-time Final Four Most Outstanding Player
    • National Player of the Year during her UConn career
    • One of the most dominant tournament players in women’s basketball history
    • Central figure in one of the greatest championship runs the sport has ever seen

5. Sue Bird

  • Years with Connecticut: 1998–2002
  • Position: Guard
  • Notable Achievements:
    • Won two NCAA championships with UConn
    • National Player of the Year in 2002
    • One of the greatest point guards in program history
    • Elite passer, floor leader, and backcourt organizer
    • Helped lead one of the program’s signature title teams

6. Swin Cash

  • Years with Connecticut: 1998–2002
  • Position: Forward
  • Notable Achievements:
    • Won two NCAA championships with UConn
    • Key star on the 2002 undefeated national title team
    • Brought toughness, rebounding, and scoring to the frontcourt
    • One of the most important veterans of an elite Huskies era
    • Helped give the team balance and championship-level physicality

7. Tina Charles

  • Years with Connecticut: 2006–2010
  • Position: Center
  • Notable Achievements:
    • Won two NCAA championships with UConn
    • National Player of the Year in 2010
    • Dominant low-post scorer and rebounder
    • Major anchor of UConn’s 39-0 championship season in 2009
    • One of the best centers in program history

8. Jennifer Rizzotti

  • Years with Connecticut: 1992–1996
  • Position: Guard
  • Notable Achievements:
    • Key leader on UConn’s first national championship team
    • National Player of the Year in 1996
    • One of the most important early guards in program history
    • Known for leadership, toughness, and playmaking
    • Helped establish the championship standard at UConn

9. Napheesa Collier

  • Years with Connecticut: 2015–2019
  • Position: Forward
  • Notable Achievements:
    • Won multiple NCAA championships with UConn
    • One of the program’s most polished modern stars
    • Elite all-around forward with scoring, rebounding, and defensive value
    • Helped continue the Huskies’ national-title standard in the late 2010s
    • One of the best frontcourt players of her era at UConn

These players helped shape Connecticut into the gold standard of women’s college basketball and are a major reason the Huskies remain one of the sport’s most iconic programs.

Sources:

UConn Huskies — UConn Women’s Athletics Historical Timeline (University of Connecticut Athletics)
NCAA — UConn women’s basketball: Players, stats, records, historic moments, Huskies dynasty (NCAA.com)
NCAA — We picked the all-time starting 5 for UConn women’s basketball (NCAA.com)
UConn Huskies — 2025 Women’s Basketball National Champions (University of Connecticut Athletics)
UConn Huskies — Women’s Basketball (University of Connecticut Athletics)
NCAA — UConn rolls past South Carolina to win record 12th women’s basketball national title (NCAA.com)