Heckel, the No. 4 overall recruit in her class, per 247 Sports, averaged 6.1 points, 1.4 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.3 steals during her freshman season with the Trojans, largely off the bench.

UConn women’s basketball guard Kayleigh Heckel is returning to Storrs as a two-time gold medalist after helping Team USA to victory in the 2025 U19 FIBA World Cup in Brno, Czechia on Sunday.

UConn women’s basketball guard Kayleigh Heckel is returning to Storrs as a two-time gold medalist after helping Team USA to victory in the 2025 U19 FIBA World Cup in Brno, Czechia on Sunday ...

In her first encounter with UConn, sophomore transfer guard Kayleigh Heckel wasn't playing for the Huskies. She was the opposition, playing a leading role in the USC Trojans defeating UConn 72-70 ...

BRNO, Czechia – UConn women's basketball sophomore Kayleigh Heckel and the United States won the 2025 FIBA Women's World Cup. The U.S. beat Australia, 88-76, in the gold medal game.

UConn women's basketball sophomore Kayleigh Heckel will represent the United Statea st the 2025 FIBA U19 Women's World Cup from July 13-20 in Brno, Czechia.

"Kayleigh has a passion for the game," UConn coach Geno Auriemma said in a press release announcing Heckel's arrival. "She plays at a quick pace and can impact both ends of the court.