UConn Stars Shine in WNBA Preseason

0:00It's April 28th. This is Hartford News today, AI-powered stories from your city. I'm Corey with the story. Two former UConn stars made ways in WNBA preseason action this weekend. Aubrey Griffin came off the bench for the Minnesota links against the Washington Mystics, dropping six points on two-for-four shooting in 15. Minutes, plus a block, a steal, and two boards on defense. The links won 77-66. Meanwhile, Caroline Ducharm hit her first pro-bucket for the Golden State Valkyries, a three-pointer in their 78-76 win-over, the Seattle storm. Griffin looks sharp after more than a year away from competitive play, sparking Minnesota in the second half. Links coach Cheryl Reeve praised her campwork and tough road back from health issues. Griffin also showed out against Nigeria's national team with a plus-10 rating, no shots, but big defensive energy. Ducharm needed just seven minutes to make her mark, nailing that three often assist

1:00from ex-Husky teammate, Caitlin Chinn, who had 11 points and three dimes. Ducharm added a rebound and assist, helping Golden State go plus five with her on the floor. Both battled brutal injuries in college, Griffin with a back-disk surgery, ACL tier, and knee-scope that kept her out of last used camp after a late, third round draft pick. Ducharm me dealt with head injuries, concussions, and neck spasms, missing most seasons before a training camp deal as an undrafted free agent. These comebacks prove resilience pays off, and with training camps heating up, Griffin and Ducharm are turning heads early, ready to fight for spots, on the league's biggest stage.