"Another big factor was UConn's location; it allows my family to come support me easily, no matter the game or time. Ultimately, what sealed my decision was how I felt around the team. During my visit, the players welcomed me like I was already part of the family, and that sense of belonging made UConn truly feel like home."
"The 6-foot-4 post will bring years of international playing experience with Croatia in FIBA competitions to UConn: She was part of the 2023 U16 Women's European Championship, 2024 Women's World Cup and most recently the 2025 U20 EuroBasket B Division, in which she averaged 15.6 points and 9.1 rebounds per game."
"Vukosa's game brings to mind Stefanie Dolson, a two-time national champion with UConn and 11-year WNBA veteran. Both are gifted passers and confident ball-handlers. Vukosa has proven herself effective from beyond the arc, but still maintains the ability to post hard and punish opponents on the block. Her rebounding efforts in the past calendar year have improved tremendously, as she found the value of attacking the offensive glass. Defensively, her mobility will allow her to play in multiple schemes and strategies while maintaining the physical presenc"
Olivia Vukosa, the No. 3 recruit in the girls' SC Next 100 Class of 2026, committed to UConn as the program's first 2026 pledge. Vukosa chose the Huskies over LSU, Ohio State, Texas and South Carolina, citing the Christ the King-to-UConn pipeline and family proximity as major factors. The 6-foot-4 forward brings international experience with Croatia across multiple FIBA events and averaged 15.6 points and 9.1 rebounds at the 2025 U20 EuroBasket B Division. Her skill set includes ball-handling, passing, three-point shooting, improved offensive rebounding and defensive mobility, drawing comparisons to Stefanie Dolson.
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