𝑱𝑼𝑺𝑻 𝑰𝑵 : 𝑼𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒏 𝑾𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏’𝒔 𝑩𝒂𝒔𝒌𝒆𝒕𝒃𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝑳𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔 𝑨𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂’𝒔 𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑭𝒊𝒗𝒆-𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓 𝑮𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝑶𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒂 𝑯𝒂𝒎𝒍𝒊𝒏 𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝑴𝒂𝒋𝒐𝒓 𝑺𝑬𝑪 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒔 2026 𝑪𝒍𝒂𝒔𝒔 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝑻𝒐 𝑼𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒏…….

In a significant development for women’s college basketball recruiting, five-star guard Olivia Hamlin has committed to the University of Connecticut (UConn) for the 2026 class, choosing the Huskies over several major Southeastern Conference (SEC) competitors. Hamlin, a standout from Snow Canyon High School in St. George, Utah, is widely recognized for her scoring prowess, court vision, and defensive tenacity.

 

Standing at 5-foot-9, Hamlin has been a dominant force throughout her high school career. As a junior, she averaged an impressive 27.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 4.9 steals per game, leading Snow Canyon to a Utah Class 4A state runner-up finish. Over her high school tenure, she amassed 1,745 points, 307 rebounds, 233 assists, and 338 steals, averaging 23.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 4.6 steals per game. Her consistent excellence earned her the Utah Class 4A Player of the Year title and recognition as the No. 2 player in Utah by Prep Girls Hoops and the No. 59 player nationally by Prospects Nation.

 

Hamlin’s decision to join UConn underscores the program’s enduring appeal and its commitment to maintaining a competitive edge in women’s college basketball. The Huskies, under the leadership of Coach Geno Auriemma, have a storied history of success, and Hamlin’s addition is expected to bolster their backcourt significantly.

 

Hamlin’s commitment to UConn is particularly noteworthy given the competition from major SEC programs. Her decision reflects UConn’s strong player development, competitive culture, and national prominence in women’s basketball.

 

As Hamlin transitions to the collegiate level, her scoring ability, defensive skills, and leadership qualities are anticipated to make an immediate impact. Her commitment is a significant win for UConn and a testament to the program’s ability to attract top-tier talent.

 

The UConn community eagerly awaits Hamlin’s arrival, with expectations that her presence will contribute to the Huskies’ pursuit of national championships in the coming seasons.