A native of Kingston, Ontario — located on Lake Ontario — the 6-foot-2 Edwards is described as an “ultra-athletic perimeter prospect with off-the-charts potential,” by ESPN. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Finally, 2010 brought Stef Dolson, Lauren Engeln, Bria Hartley, Michala Johnson and Samarie Walker. Edwards is now the fifth player in UConn’s class of 2020. There are no statistics available for this player. Kingston basketball player Aaliyah Edwards, in her freshmen year at the University of Connecticut, is beginning to make an impact with the Huskies. Aaliyah Edwards wears her mindset on her hair. 1 UConn women’s basketball team needs as many players as possible firing on all cylinders. Here’s a look at UConn’s scholarship grid with Edwards’ commitment: UConn Women’s Basketball: 2020 wing Aaliyah Edwards commits, In Geno Auriemma, UConn men’s hockey has a big fan and advocate. With 11 scholarships used for 2020-21, UConn still has the flexibility to add four more players (thought it won’t). The official Women's Basketball page for the University of Connecticut Huskies Aaliyah Edwards, a 6’2 wing who hails from Kingston, Ontario, Canada, has committed to the UConn Huskies and head coach, Geno Auriemma. UConn remained the No. A reverse layup by Bueckers, high off the glass and a spinning layup from Aaliyah Edwards pushed the lead to 37-20. She had nine points, three rebounds, and four steals in 18 minutes of a 67-46 loss to Team USA, which had former UConn All-Americans and Huskies of Honor inductees Tina Charles, … UConn women’s basketball’s already-loaded 2020 class just got better. Kingston, Ont., native Aaliyah Edwards, right, has started twice in her 13 Huskies appearances, posting a season-high 22 points plus nine rebounds versus St. John's earlier this month. The legendary women’s basketball coach fell in love with hockey in his college years and carried that with him to Storrs. In one of their most complete games of the season, UConn looked dominant from tip to finish against the Musketeers. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Congratulations to aaliyahedwards_24 on her commitment to UConn!!!! Photo: Saul Young / Associated Press UConn Women’s Basketball Notes: Westbrook waiver, players on Team USA, StorrsCentral - Freshman Aubrey Griffin starting to show her potential, UConn men’s basketball schedule tracker, Let’s be clear, this is an absolute travesty, UConn men’s soccer season preview: Opportunities everywhere, ‘It becomes very Groundhog Day’: UConn women’s basketball’s experience through COVID-19, UConn baseball looking forward to 2021 campaign after extended offseason. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Edwards recorded her first double-double of the year Saturday with 16 points and a season high 11 rebounds in the top-ranked Huskies’ 83-32 Big East rout of Xavier at the Cintas Center in … Gabriel is the only player who fits the bill but it would be a stretch to rely on her as a freshman. And on the back of some stellar defense, as well as some offensive firepower from new and old faces, the Huskies (18-1, 15-0 Big East) are leaving Cincinnati with a convincing 83-32 victory. Paige Bueckers shoots UConn to 94-62 win over St. John's Aaliyah Edwards added a season-high 22 points and nine rebounds for the Huskies. ET, FS1. She’s rated as the No. 1 in the class) and Nika Muhl (NR), wings Mir McLean (No. Personal: Daughter of Jacqueline and Sanford Edwards … wears purple and yellow braids to pay homage to the Los Angeles Lakers and Kobe Bryant. 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