2026 Recruiting: Olivia Vukosa

[RoadMaster]

 

[Charliebball]

I'm a bit discouraged by the Big O's lengthy list of schools.........it's always been my belief that she was a big UConn lean and that it was just a matter of time before she signed with Geno without having to go through the usual multi-school recruiting process.........regardless, I'm still hopeful that she'll make the right choice and become part of the UConn family in the end......

 

[yhun89]

I'm a bit discouraged by the Big O's lengthy list of schools.........it's always been my belief that she was a big UConn lean and that it was just a matter of time before she signed with Geno without having to go through the usual multi-school recruiting process.........regardless, I'm still hopeful that she'll make the right choice and become part of the UConn family in the end......

I mean, she's got a lot of time before her decision has to be made. Most recruits have a long list of schools they consider. Maybe she is a lean towards us, maybe she isn't. There are other schools that appeal to her, and she probably doesn't want to commit almost 2 years earlier than she has to.

 

[GenoWept]

I mean, she's got a lot of time before her decision has to be made. Most recruits have a long list of schools they consider. Maybe she is a lean towards us, maybe she isn't. There are other schools that appeal to her, and she probably doesn't want to commit almost 2 years earlier than she has to.

Yeah I wonder if it’s just because she has such a long wait before she’s actually in college. Think about Sarah Strong, she didn’t want to close off any possibilities so she visited a lot of schools just to make sure UConn was the right one. Could be a similar situation with Olivia Vukosa. With such early interest in UConn, several unofficial visits already, and her being a UConn fan as a child, I would say that UConn still has to be a front runner.

 

[southie]

I'm a bit discouraged by the Big O's lengthy list of schools.........it's always been my belief that she was a big UConn lean and that it was just a matter of time before she signed with Geno without having to go through the usual multi-school recruiting process.........regardless, I'm still hopeful that she'll make the right choice and become part of the UConn family in the end......

The "time" doesn't change. She can't "sign" until November 2025.

 

[yhun89]

Yeah I wonder if it’s just because she has such a long wait before she’s actually in college. Think about Sarah Strong, she didn’t want to close off any possibilities so she visited a lot of schools just to make sure UConn was the right one. Could be a similar situation with Olivia Vukosa. With such early interest in UConn, several unofficial visits already, and her being a UConn fan as a child, I would say that UConn still has to be a front runner.

True. Sarah is a recruit I would've used as an example as somebody who had a (secret) lean towards UCONN but visited a bunch of other schools before making the decision. Vukosa is weighing her options.

I'm glad to see Oregon did not make the final 16. Because my god, no offense to that program, but Graves has destroyed his recent players' careers. VanSlooten and PaoPao got out of there quick.

 

[CajunHusk94]

I'm a bit discouraged by the Big O's lengthy list of schools.........it's always been my belief that she was a big UConn lean and that it was just a matter of time before she signed with Geno without having to go through the usual multi-school recruiting process.........regardless, I'm still hopeful that she'll make the right choice and become part of the UConn family in the end......

I just see it as her slowly trimming it down. I imagine this list will be cut in half in the coming months and will be lacked in on 4-5 schools when it comes to decision time fall of next year

 

[RoadMaster]

 

[GenoWept]

UConn staff came to Olivia’s open gym yesterday!

 

[Charliebball]

UConn staff came to Olivia’s open gym yesterday!

they should assign one coach to every game she plays this season........the Big "O" should be a top priority and at least for once Geno and Company don't need to fly thousands of miles to see a great recruit....

 

[GenoWept]

Looks like Big O was at Ohio State this weekend. Hope to see her at First Night in a couple weeks!

 

[Zarathustra]

Looks like Big O was at Ohio State this weekend. Hope to see her at First Night in a couple weeks!

The "BIG O" is a UCONN HUSKIE!! imho!!

 

[Sluconn Husky]

 

[Sluconn Husky]

 

[Charliebball]

The Big "O" is playing coy and keeping her options open.........I mean she's looking to play for a coach she can really talk to and for a real family atmosphere and her favorite player is Breanna Stewart...........what other choice is there?

 

[Zarathustra]

Please read the post tacked to the top of the board re: individual threads for each recruit

The prefix, e.g 2026 Recruiting is from a pull down menu just to the left of the box where you type the thread title

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I enjoy the repeat viewing of Ms. Vukosa and her FIBA performance.
This U17 World Cup Highlight video is a WONDERFUL reminder of the
versatility of the "BIG O", Olivia Vukosa. In this video you can see the
game in which she scored 21 points and an INCREDABLE 23 rebounds.
She is a force on the boards, makes her 3-point shots, and (in one
sequence) comes out of nowhere to make the "points in the paint"
i.e. she runs the floor very well! Maybe Lara S. saw this highlight
reel and could see that the present and FUTURE competition at UCONN would
be very, very challenging! Go Olivia! Go UCONN! This is a highlight to
save and review when you need a reminder of the quality in the UCONN
future POI.

 

[Zarathustra]

Swipe for highlights..

Another great video of "THE BIG O" during her FIBA summer: Passing,
three point shooting, blocks, energy... What is not to love!