2026 Recruiting: Olivia Vukosa

[southie]

Maybe this is just a southwestern thing, and I share it with you, but ‘driving distance’ on the east coast doesn’t usually include drives above 2 hours. Sure, you wouldn’t ordinarily fly from NYC to Storrs, but that’s still a heckuva drive from Brooklyn, at least by NYC standards. Ohio is an even longer drive at over 8 hours. Of course, the drive to Texas would have to be measured in days, so by comparison even Ohio looks an easy distance.

LOL.

Well, as someone who has lived in several different parts of Texas, it could take someone like 12-18 hours driving just to cross the state borders depending on where you live.

 

[marti3td]

Has anyone reported when she will announce or a timeframe?

 

[Vowelguy]

I guess the predictions will be running rampant until she makes her decision public

This is the same site that said Cardoso was transferring to UConn.
Has it ever gotten anything right , other than attracting attention to itself?

 

[Tonyc]

For many reasons I like UConn signing the Big O. No official announcement when she will commit. It has been said its between UConn and Texas. She has been to UConn several times and is friends with Nika Muhl. She plays for CTK and the connection between CTK and UConn is very very strong. So we wait and see.

 

[CL82]

I'm guessing the visit happens. Seems like both parents and all siblings have accompanied her to Ohio State, Texas, and LSU where they had to pay airfare out of their own pocket; so, most likely they've already paid for airfare to South Carolina for all family members, so might as well make the trip and get their money's worth.

Why not take the visits? You get to experience a different program, see new places, meet other players and are generally treated very well.

 

[CL82]

You're probably right. Not familiar with EJ to know if he's just a fan like us or actually has inside sources. Don't recall him ever making many predictions in the past, let alone this new "crystal ball" type forecast.

Is Olivia following any Texas staff or players on social media?

 

[GenoWept]

Is Olivia following any Texas staff or players on social media?

As far as I can tell from Instagram, she follows all but 4 Texas players and several from the Texas staff. She follows all UConn players except for Gandy, Ice, Caroline, and Ayanna. And then she follows Geno and Morgan Valley from the coaching staff.

 

[darrell]

Update: Big O no longer follows the Texas team account and recently followed Gandy and the account of the UConnWBB managers.

 

[WBBZen]

Update: Big O no longer follows the Texas team account and recently followed Gandy and the account of the UConnWBB managers.

Appreciate your IG sleuthing. Perhaps we will be hearing something official soon

 

[Vowelguy]

Update: Big O no longer follows the Texas team account and recently followed Gandy and the account of the UConnWBB managers.

It would be funny if one of these players randomly followed and unfollowed different players and coaches every day.

 

[Rings R Us]

Update: Big O no longer follows the Texas team account and recently followed Gandy and the account of the UConnWBB managers.

Olivia still hasn't been on an official visit to South Carolina, right?

Perhaps she canceled it after the UConn visit? 😁

 

[darrell]

Olivia still hasn't been on an official visit to South Carolina, right?

Perhaps she canceled it after the UConn visit? 😁

I had predicted as much, but we’ll see this weekend!

 

[visitingcock]

Olivia still hasn't been on an official visit to South Carolina, right?

Perhaps she canceled it after the UConn visit? 😁

The is no word from our end though this would be a good weekend for a visit. Low/no pressure Home exhibition game on Friday night and homecoming on Saturday. Full day drive both ways if the whole fam comes

Whoo knows though? There’s a month until she has to decide in the early period and the whole season to decide in the late period.

Ditto this for Jerzey. Though travel costs/time for fam may be less.

 

[superfanwbb]

Did Bjorn and Jerzy visit Uconn last weekend? Everyone is so quiet about it. Big O's visit was talked about all weekend while she was still there...

 

[Stronga12]

Olivia will announce her decision tomorrow at 4PM ET

 

[DEpup]

So the SC trip got cancelled? And she is announcing basically right after the UConn visit?

 

[WBBZen]

Olivia will announce her decision tomorrow at 4PM ET

Skipping the South Carolina visit, I see

 

[Husky fanatic]

Less than 23 hours before our anxiety levels are reduced

 

[Geew1992]

I’m assuming this is for her

 

[RSHERMVIKES]

With signing all these great players Geno has to coach till his last possible breath!
He can't retire with this future outlook for the Huskies

 

[BRS24]

22 hours and counting down ...

 

[darrell]

I’m assuming this is for her

Coach Valley liked her commitment post, I think that’s an even bigger confirmation. 🤞

 

[Charliebball]

Olivia will announce her decision tomorrow at 4PM ET

I take nothing for granted when it comes to recruiting decisions.........fingers crossed!

 

[Kaizen]

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In fact, she took her official visit to UConn earlier this month. While Kim Mulkey and Dawn Staley have been trying hard to land her for a while, UConn has a connection to Christ the King, Vukosa’s school.

Christ the King is the alma mater of Huskies legends Tina Charles and Sue Bird. In fact, when Vukosa arrived in Storrs, she met with Charles and another UConn alum, Olivia Nelson-Ododa. Vukosa arrives with a polished and versatile game. She combines size with agility, with a handle and shooting range uncommon for a player of her stature.