WNBA legend Sue Bird has officially earned a title that no one else in the league can claim.
Last Wednesday, the Connecticut legislature passed a bill stating that the UConn legend will now serve as a co-state bird every March, sharing the designation with the American robin — and former Huskies star Jordan Hawkins.
The unique legislative move serves as a permanent tribute to UConn's NCAA basketball dominance. Governor Ned Lamont is expected to sign the bill into law this week, formally designating "Suzanne Brigit Bird, also known as Sue Bird" as a state symbol during the height of the Women's March Madness.
"What an honor," the four-time WNBA All-Star's Bird’s Eye View podcast posted to Instagram following the news.
The gesture celebrates a career that defined a generation of Huskies fans. During her time in Storrs, Bird led UConn to two national championships and an iconic undefeated season in 2002.
Since retiring from the WNBA in 2022 as the league’s all-time assists leader, Bird’s impact on the state has only grown. This latest honor follows the retirement of her No. 10 UConn jersey at Gampel Pavilion last December.
State House Speaker Matt Ritter noted that the bill reflects the state's deep-rooted "love affair" with its basketball programs. By spotlighting both Bird and Hawkins — a standout on the 2023 men’s championship team — the state ensures its hoops icons remain synonymous with March Madness for years to come.
