Former UConn Star Aaliyah Edwards Inducted into Huskies of Honor

Edwards reflects on her time at UConn and the honor of being inducted into the program's exclusive club.

Jan. 27, 2026 at 10:07pm

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Aaliyah Edwards, a former star player for the UConn women's basketball team, will be inducted into the Huskies of Honor on Wednesday night. Edwards, who played for the Huskies from 2020 to 2024, was a WBCA All-American her senior year and is now the 24th individual to be inducted into the program's most exclusive club. Despite never winning a national championship with the team, Edwards remains proud of her time at UConn and credits the program for setting her up for a successful professional career in the WNBA and Unrivaled league.

Why it matters

Aaliyah Edwards' induction into the Huskies of Honor is a significant milestone for the UConn women's basketball program, recognizing her outstanding contributions and achievements during her four years with the team. As one of the program's most decorated players in recent years, Edwards' inclusion in this elite group solidifies her legacy and the impact she had on the team, both on and off the court.

The details

Edwards joined UConn as part of the iconic 2020 freshman class, which also featured Paige Bueckers and Nika Mühl. Despite facing adversity and injuries during her time with the Huskies, Edwards emerged as one of the team's most reliable players, taking her game to a new level her junior and senior years. She averaged a team-leading 16.6 points and 9.1 rebounds per game as a junior, and followed that up with a career-high 18.3 points and 9.7 rebounds per game as a senior, earning WBCA All-American honors and becoming eligible for the Huskies of Honor.

  • Edwards will be inducted into the Huskies of Honor on Wednesday night.
  • Edwards joined UConn as part of the 2020 freshman class.
  • Edwards broke her nose twice during her senior year, once in the preseason and again during the Big East Tournament quarterfinals.

The players

Aaliyah Edwards

A former star player for the UConn women's basketball team who will be inducted into the Huskies of Honor on Wednesday night. Edwards played for the Huskies from 2020 to 2024 and was a WBCA All-American her senior year.

Geno Auriemma

The head coach of the UConn women's basketball team, who believed in Edwards and helped her develop into one of the program's most decorated players in recent years.

Chris Dailey

The associate head coach of the UConn women's basketball team, who played a key role in preparing Edwards and the rest of the Huskies for their professional careers.

Paige Bueckers

A former teammate of Edwards at UConn, who was part of the iconic 2020 freshman class and helped lead the Huskies to the Final Four in 2024.

Nika Mühl

A former teammate of Edwards at UConn, who was part of the iconic 2020 freshman class and helped lead the Huskies to the Final Four in 2024.

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What they’re saying

“Man, it's just such an honor. It's just super crazy. I know it's my jersey going up there, but so many people, my teammates, my coaches, the supporting staff, they all played a part in that honor. So, it's just gonna be a beautiful night.”

— Aaliyah Edwards

“I was overfilled with just joy, very surprised, but ultimately, just very blessed. You know, as an athlete, our goal is to win a championship, but to get recognized with your individual work, it also feels nice because there's long hours in the gym that people don't always watch and always clock, and the work habits, work ethic and all the passion and commitment you put into the sport. So, to get recognized like that, it's really an honor. I'm just happy that I can put my name up there with the rest of the G.O.A.T.s in Gampel.”

— Aaliyah Edwards

What’s next

Edwards will be honored during a ceremony at Gampel Pavilion on Wednesday night, where her jersey will be added to the Huskies of Honor wall.

The takeaway

Aaliyah Edwards' induction into the Huskies of Honor is a testament to her hard work, dedication, and the lasting impact she had on the UConn women's basketball program. Despite the challenges she faced during her time in Storrs, Edwards emerged as one of the team's most reliable and decorated players, setting herself up for a successful professional career. Her inclusion in this elite group solidifies her legacy and the respect she has earned from the UConn community.