UConn Huskies senior Aaliyah Edwards announced her intention to forgo her final year of eligibility and enter the 2024 WNBA draft on social media Thursday.
Edwards, a 6-foot-3 forward, is a projected first-round pick in next month’s draft. She is currently projected by ESPN’s Michael Voepel to go No. 5 overall to the Dallas Wings. Edwards, a senior, could have used her COVID-19 eligibility waiver for one final season.
“Although got to savor every moment because this is my last jam at UConn, I’m all in, ready to bring that championship glory back to Storrs with my squad by my side,” Edwards said in her announcement video. “Let’s have one last dance.”
A three-year starter for the Huskies, Edwards helped UConn make the Final Four in 2021 and 2022, including a national title game appearance in the latter. This season, she is averaging 17.8 points (on 59.4% shooting) and 9.3 rebounds per game, with those marks ranking second and first for the team,…
