
Napheesa Collier brings UConn a relentless two-way engine
At UConn, Napheesa Collier was a do-everything forward who powered the Huskies with elite efficiency, rebounding, rim protection, and a calm, no-drama intensity that coaches love; in her 2018-19 season, she led UConn with 20.8 points and 10.8 rebounds per game, added 64 blocks, and finished her career with 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds. Her differentiator wasn’t just production — it was how reliably she tilted the floor on both ends, making her a perfect fit for teams that want a tough, high-IQ, low-mistake star.