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UConn's Kayleigh Heckel Realizes Dream at Madison Square Garden

3/1/2026

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Kayleigh Heckel, a UConn sophomore, will play at Madison Square Garden this weekend, a dream venue.
Her parents, both St. John's athletes, will support her while leaving their school colors at home.
After a season at USC, she transferred to UConn, where she feels she belongs and has grown.
She averages 6.8 points and contributes to her team, and she looks forward to New York so her family can watch.

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Story summary

Kayleigh Heckel, a UConn sophomore, will play at Madison Square Garden this weekend, a dream venue.
Her parents, both St. John's athletes, will support her while leaving their school colors at home.
After a season at USC, she transferred to UConn, where she feels she belongs and has grown.
She averages 6.8 points and contributes to her team, and she looks forward to New York so her family can watch.