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Sue Bird's No. 10 UConn Jersey Retired in Style
8 Dec
Summary
- Sue Bird's jersey number 10 was retired by UConn, joining two other legends.
- Coach Geno Auriemma called Bird the greatest point guard in basketball history.
- Bird led UConn to two NCAA championships during her college career.
The UConn Women's basketball program held a heartfelt jersey retirement ceremony for alumna and WNBA icon Sue Bird on Sunday. Bird's number 10 jersey was unfurled in the Gampel Pavilion rafters prior to the Huskies' dominant 102-35 victory over DePaul. Coach Geno Auriemma delivered a powerful tribute, proclaiming Bird the "greatest point guard ever in the history of basketball, men's or women's."
Bird's celebrated collegiate career under Auriemma, spanning from 1998 to 2002, included leading UConn to two NCAA championships in 2000 and 2002. Her individual accolades were equally impressive, earning her honors such as the AP College Player of the Year and Naismith College Player of the Year in 2002. Bird's legacy has significantly contributed to UConn's status as a premier college basketball program.
Sue Bird's retired number 10 now joins Swin Cash's number 32 and Rebecca Lobo's number 50 in the Gampel Pavilion rafters, marking her indelible impact on the program. During her speech, Bird shared a humorous anecdote about her niece being more excited to see Azzi Fudd play, reflecting on the growth of women's basketball visibility.
