Sydney Savoury has chosen UConn over five major programs, committing to the Huskies as part of the 2027 class. The 5-foot-11 guard from Belleville, Michigan, selected the Connecticut program ahead of North Carolina, Texas, USC, Notre Dame, and UCLA.
Savoury’s decision came after a recruiting process that intensified quickly once UConn made their offer about a month ago. She told Rivals that the conversations with Coach Geno Auriemma and Coach Chris Dailey were a significant factor. “They’ve been honestly my two main recruiters and they’ve just been really nice to talk to,” she said. She described Auriemma as “so down to earth and it’s really easy to have a conversation with him and Coach Dailey.”
The winning pedigree of UConn’s program also appealed to Savoury. She pointed to the Huskies’ history of producing WNBA players as a major draw. “I know that he’s going to coach me hard and he’s sent so many players to the WNBA. That’s obviously my goal down the line,” she added.
Beyond basketball, Savoury weighed the overall environment at the university. “The vibe that I get from the university itself,” she said, referring to the saying “when you know, you know.” She plans to take official visits to assess both academics and skill development opportunities. “I want to be developed at the highest level. I want to go to a place that has produced WNBA players, but also has a plan for me.”
Savoury described her playing style as a “three-level scorer,” capable of attacking the basket, pulling up for mid-range shots, and hitting three-pointers. “I think that it opens up the whole floor and allows my game to just kind of pick apart the defense in any way,” she said.
UConn’s arrival of a guard with this profile adds to their recruiting momentum for 2027. Savoury’s commitment follows a recruiting pitch that gained traction rapidly, with the Huskies moving aggressively once they extended her an offer.
The news comes as UConn continues to rebuild and reload under Auriemma’s leadership, aiming to maintain their status among college basketball’s elite programs. Savoury’s choice over other top-tier programs underscores the Huskies’ ongoing pull in women’s college basketball recruiting.
According to Yahoo Sports.
