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Aubrey Griffin Returns to WNBA Roster
9 May
Summary
- Aubrey Griffin signed a seven-day hardship contract with the New York Liberty.
- She was previously waived by the Minnesota Lynx during training camp.
- Griffin's signing brings UConn's former players on opening day rosters to 17.
Aubrey Griffin is back in the WNBA, signing a seven-day hardship contract with the New York Liberty just days after her release from the Minnesota Lynx. Griffin, a former UConn standout, joins guard Julie Vanloo as temporary additions to the Liberty roster, becoming available for their season opener. The team is currently navigating significant player absences due to injuries and prior overseas commitments.
Griffin's college career was marked by perseverance through injuries, including back surgery and an ACL tear. Despite these setbacks, she averaged 7.8 points and 5.4 rebounds for UConn. The Minnesota Lynx drafted her in the third round of the 2025 WNBA Draft, but she was waived on May 2, 2026, after appearing in preseason games. Her signing allows her to play close to her hometown of Ossining, New York.
Griffin's addition to the Liberty roster increases the total number of former UConn players on WNBA opening day rosters to 17, the most in the league. She will play alongside UConn legend Breanna Stewart and compete against former teammates Aaliyah Edwards and Olivia Nelson-Ododa, who are with the Connecticut Sun.
