UConn Icons Sue Bird and Maya Moore Inducted into Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Former University of Connecticut standouts Sue Bird and Maya Moore were formally inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame over the weekend. The honors were presented at a Saturday ceremony in Springfield, where both players were introduced by their longtime coach, Geno Auriemma. Bird and Moore were All-Americans for the Huskies and played pivotal roles in UConn’s national championship teams before embarking on Hall of Fame-caliber careers in the WNBA. Both players earned reputations for fearless play and clutch performances, delivering decisive shots and leadership that helped secure championships at the professional level. Friends, former teammates and fans marked the achievement with weekend events celebrating their lasting impact on the game.