Shivani Menon

Joined: Oct 7, 2025

Shivani Menon is a sports journalist with a background in Mass Communication and a passion for storytelling. She has written for EssentiallySports, College Sports Network, and PFSN, covering Olympic sports like track and field, gymnastics, and alpine skiing, as well as college football, basketball, March Madness, and the NBL Draft. When she's not reporting, she's either on the road chasing sunsets or getting lost in the rhythms of electronic soundscapes.

Feb 25, 2026; Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley reacts during a break as they take on the St. John's Red Storm at PeoplesBank Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Basketball

Dec 30, 2023; Tucson, AZ, USA; Toledo Rockets head coach Jason Candle against the Wyoming Cowboys in the Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Football

Feb 21, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley reacts during the first half against the Villanova Wildcats at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Basketball

Feb 11, 2026; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma watches from the sidelines they take on the Creighton Bluejays at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Basketball

The first UConn Huskies hockey alumni to win an Olympic gold medal draws powerful praise from Geno Auriemma after a milestone win.

Feb 22, 2026; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies guard Azzi Fudd (35) returns the ball against the Providence Friars in the first half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Basketball

Azzi Fudd reveals truth about UConn forward’s role and impact despite limited minutes and injury setbacks.

Nov 4, 2023; Storrs, CT, USA; UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) and guard Azzi Fudd (35) warm up before the exhibition game against Southern Connecticut State University at Gampel Pavillion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Basketball

A UConn Huskies forward explains how Azzi Fudd, Paige Bueckers and her own leadership style differ, revealing how leadership has evolved within the program.

Sep 2, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Toledo Rockets head coach Jason Candle directs his players during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Recruiting

Jsson Candle's rebuild continues as the UConn Huskies extend an offer to a rising 2028 star.

Feb 14, 2026; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley watches from the sideline as they take on the Georgetown Hoyas at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Basketball

Dan Hurley offered an odd comparison for UConn Huskies winningest forward Alex Karaban after a troubling loss, raising fresh questions as March approaches.

Jan 24, 2026; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley watches from the sideline as they take on the Villanova Wildcats at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Basketball

Dan Hurley raises alarm as season-long flaws worsen, putting the UConn Huskies' title push in real danger.

Feb 11, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; UConn Huskies guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) celebrates after a play against the Butler Bulldogs during the second half at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Basketball

The UConn Huskies' winningest star makes a bold claim about a rising teammate after another near triple-double performance.

Jan 15, 2026; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma before the start of the game against the Villanova Wildcats at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Basketball

The UConn Huskies latest No. 1 ranking puts the program level with Stanford in a milestone few teams have ever reached.

Jan 19, 2026; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma talks with an official from the sideline as they take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Basketball

In an era of portals and NIL, Geno Auriemma reveals the truth about recruitment and the high price tags that are transforming women's college basketball.

Feb 4, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma looks on during the second half at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Basketball

After 12 championships, the UConn Huskies' head coach is no longer chasing titles for his own personal satisfaction. But he continues to coach for an entirely different reason.

Basketball

Despite yet another win for the UConn Huskies, Dan Hurley points out flaws that could ruin the championship run.

Nov 15, 2025; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies quarterback Joe Fagnano (2) warms up before the start of the game against the Air Force Falcons at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Football

Two UConn Huskies are headed to the 2026 NFL Combine after record-setting seasons.

Shivani Menon

Joined: Oct 7, 2025

UConn's Dan Hurley Calls Out St. John’s Fans After Statement Win

UConn Hosting Class of 2027 CB

Dan Hurley Breaks Down What UConn Must Do Better vs. St. John's

UConn Slips in AP Poll After Latest Setback

Basketball

Geno Auriemma Reacts to Former UConn Hockey Star's Olympic Gold

Basketball

Azzi Fudd Sends High Praise to Underrated UConn Forward

Basketball

UConn Forward Compares Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers' Leadership

Recruiting

UConn Extends Offer to 2028 ATH

Basketball

UConn's Dan Hurley Shares Wild Comparison for Alex Karaban

Basketball

Dan Hurley Rips UConn’s Dreadful Defense

Basketball

UConn Forward Labels Silas Demary Jr. True Point Guard

Basketball

UConn Ties Historic Mark With Latest No. 1

UConn HC Slams Ridiculous NIL Recruiting Demands

UConn HC No Longer Chasing National Titles For Personal Gain

Dan Hurley Questions UConn’s Championship Caliber

Two UConn Stars Invited to 2026 NFL Combine