2026 Recruiting: Olivia Vukosa

[southie]

So, she made her official visit to Ohio State this past weekend

Looks like she’s on a official visit at OSU right now, based on ig

And, the entire family made the trip to Columbus. She has like 3 younger sisters based on the photos

 

[WFFL]

I think she ends up at UNC.

Welp Barnie blew it again , this didnt age well . I wonder what happened .....

 

[MilfordHusky]

LSU and Texas had a home visit over the last two weeks with Olivia.There is still a very strong relationship between Christ, the King and Uconn. I like our chances a lot.

CTK has a graduate going into the Hall of Fame tomorrow. Another is just a few years behind. Both were NPOYs at UConn.

 

[Zarathustra]

So, she made her official visit to Ohio State this past weekend


And, the entire family made the trip to Columbus. She has like 3 younger sisters based on the photos

I loved the family photo portraits!!! A great family.... The Vukosa family
(almost) has tongues as lovely as my MOM's! Remember Olivia, your parents
and siblings want to see you play in A LOT of basketball games! Think of
your extended Croatian Family when you choose.

 

[Rings R Us]

Looks like Olivia is visiting Texas this weekend.

I know she's made a few unofficial visits to UConn, I hope we are the last official visit she takes this fall and we can seal the deal.

 

[Charliebball]

In my recent comment that the Big"O" would hopefully choose UConn over the other schools in the mix, I neglected to consider NIL payments.......I would assume that UConn can't necessarily compete with the likes of OSU, Texas, LSU or SC.....don't know if we'll find out if that was the determining factor....

 

[Tonyc]

Nika is friends with the BIG O

 

[visitingcock]

In my recent comment that the Big"O" would hopefully choose UConn over the other schools in the mix, I neglected to consider NIL payments.......I would assume that UConn can't necessarily compete with the likes of OSU, Texas, LSU or SC.....don't know if we'll find out if that was the determining factor....

South Carolina is not in the same NIL bracket as LSU and Texas. SEC? Yes, so there is some money, but not near their level. Millionaire gamecock football players are few while being commin in Texas and LA.

 

[HuskyNan]

Olivia will be rich from NIL no matter what school she attends. She already has NIL contracts

 

[Charliebball]

South Carolina is not in the same NIL bracket as LSU and Texas. SEC? Yes, so there is some money, but not near their level. Millionaire gamecock football players are few while being commin in Texas and LA.

I'm just assuming that those other schools have more wealthy financial backers than UConn..........does the SC women's team turn a profit or are they a money loser?

 

[Bone Dog]

I'm just assuming that those other schools have more wealthy financial backers than UConn..........does the SC women's team turn a profit or are they a money loser?

I’m not sure the profit sharing amounts to much compared to endorsements. Plus, I’d be surprised if there was any precise method for determining what the profits actually are and how to distribute shares.

The NIL situation has evolved quite a bit in 6 years. When Paige arrived, she already had substantial earnings before her freshman season had even begun. Azzi too. Their income had next to nothing to do with UConn as Geno emphasized in early pressers. The main issue was avoiding deals that might be construed as violations of some obscure NCAA rule or other.

Schools scrambled to organize endorsement collectives in the next couple of years, an arrangement that had been prohibited prior to NIL. And some schools found a way to share merchandise sales profits with the players: caps and tshirts. These structures are still the norm and kids are not typically paid simply to play. But that will soon become the norm, and I think we can all see it coming.

For her part, Olivia has simply returned to the older form of NIL, signing endorsement deals independent of whatever school she attends. I applaud her initiative just as I did Paige’s and Azzi’s.

 

[Charliebball]

I’m not sure the profit sharing amounts to much compared to endorsements. Plus, I’d be surprised if there was any precise method for determining what the profits actually are and how to distribute shares.

The NIL situation has evolved quite a bit in 6 years. When Paige arrived, she already had substantial earnings before her freshman season had even begun. Azzi too. Their income had next to nothing to do with UConn as Geno emphasized in early pressers. The main issue was avoiding deals that might be construed as violations of some obscure NCAA rule or other.

Schools scrambled to organize endorsement collectives in the next couple of years, an arrangement that had been prohibited prior to NIL. And some schools found a way to share merchandise sales profits with the players: caps and tshirts. These structures are still the norm and kids are not typically paid simply to play. But that will soon become the norm, and I think we can all see it coming.

For her part, Olivia has simply returned to the older form of NIL, signing endorsement deals independent of whatever school she attends. I applaud her initiative just as I did Paige’s and Azzi’s.

I certainly hope that recruiting decisions by any athlete aren't ruled by financial considerations but that seems to be what's happening with some athletes at the highest levels these days......

 

[HuskyNan]

I certainly hope that recruiting decisions by any athlete aren't ruled by financial considerations but that seems to be what's happening with some athletes at the highest levels these days......

But then, how many coaches are willing to go to Croatia for a home game for one of their players?

 

[Geew1992]

I'm just assuming that those other schools have more wealthy financial backers than UConn..........does the SC women's team turn a profit or are they a money loser?

I don't remember the amount, SC players all get one specific amount. Maybe one of the SC posters know... @GamecockFam @Gamecockfan77