UConn Signee Olivia Vukosa Named McDonald's All-American

The Huskies' top 2026 recruit earns another prestigious honor.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 6:07pm

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UConn women's basketball signee Olivia Vukosa, a 6-4 post player from Christ The King High School in New York, has been named a 2025 McDonald's All-American. Vukosa, the No. 3 player in the class of 2026, will represent the East team in the annual high school all-star game on March 31, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.

Why it matters

Vukosa's selection as a McDonald's All-American further solidifies UConn's reputation for recruiting top high school talent. The Huskies have signed 49 McDonald's All-Americans in program history, the most of any college women's basketball team.

The details

Vukosa, who was named the Gatorade and Max Preps New York Player of the Year last season, has also played on the international stage with Croatia. This year, she landed on the Naismith Girls' High School Player of the Year Midseason Team. Vukosa will be the Huskies' first McDonald's All-American since 2024, when Sarah Strong, Morgan Cheli and Allie Ziebell all earned the honor.

  • Vukosa was named a 2025 McDonald's All-American on February 3, 2026.
  • The McDonald's All-American game will take place on March 31, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.

The players

Olivia Vukosa

A 6-4 post player and UConn women's basketball signee from Christ The King High School in New York, who was named the No. 3 player in the class of 2026.

Geno Auriemma

The head coach of the UConn women's basketball team, who described Vukosa as 'the most skilled kid coming out of high school for her size' and compared her to former UConn great Stefanie Dolson.

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What they’re saying

“Vukosa is 'the most skilled kid coming out of high school for her size' and compared her to former UConn great Stefanie Dolson.”

— Geno Auriemma, Head Coach, UConn Women's Basketball

What’s next

The McDonald's All-American game will take place on March 31, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona, where Vukosa will represent the East team.

The takeaway

Olivia Vukosa's selection as a McDonald's All-American further solidifies UConn's reputation as a premier destination for top high school talent, as the Huskies have signed the most McDonald's All-Americans of any college women's basketball program.