UConn basketball teams prepare for 2026-27 season openers

The University of Connecticut begins its 2026-27 basketball season this Monday. The women’s team is scheduled to play Cornell, with head coach Geno Auriemma confirming that all 13 players are available. This includes Blanca Quiñonez, Marine Dursus, and Morgan Cheli, who had previously been sidelined by various injuries during the preseason.

The No. 4 ranked men’s basketball team will host Gardner-Webb at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford. This marks the ninth season under head coach Dan Hurley, who holds an 8-0 record in season openers. The men’s team enters the season following a 3-0 preseason run, including victories over Syracuse, Michigan State, and Purdue.