Next year’s NCAA rosters are taking shape, as four elite high school recruits verbally committed to top-ranked programs in recent days — with No. 4 UConn women’s basketball making the biggest splash.
The Huskies landed ESPN’s ninth-ranked 2027 prospect Sydney Savoury, after the 5-foot-11 guard received offers from No. 3 USC, No. 6 Texas, No. 10 UCLA, No. 13 Notre Dame, and No. 23 UNC.
“I chose UConn because of its incredible culture, dedicated coaching staff, and tradition of excellence and winning,” the 2026 Nike EYBL MVP said.
Wing Qandace Samuels — ESPN’s No. 10 — picked Texas over No. 9 LSU, Rutgers, and Virginia Tech, entering the NCAA after sister Qadence won the 2025 title with UConn before transferring to NC State.
New York native and No. 15 prospect Ashley MacCalla selected nearby Rutgers over No. 14 Oklahoma, Miami, and Cal, Meanwhile, LA’s No. 23 recruit Charis Rainey also elected to stay close to home, picking powerhouse USC over No. 22 Illinois, Oregon, Arkansas, and Alabama.
Three Top 10 women’s basketball stars remain uncommitted, as No. 1 Kaleena Smith, No. 3 Ivanna Wilson Manyacka, and No. 8 Haylen Ayers weigh their options — with UConn hosting all three for an official visit last weekend.
