The UConn Huskies secured their 12th National championship with a win over South Carolina at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, on April 6, 2025. It was a perfect finale for some stars, like Paige Bueckers, while rising stars like Jana El Alfy were spotlighted.
After the game, El Alfy had an emotional and unforgettable moment when she received a FaceTime call from Nika Mühl, the WNBA rookie and former UConn player.
Jana El Alfy Is a Rising Star From Egypt
El Alfy is a 19-year-old basketball player from Cairo, Egypt. Her journey to this moment has been anything but conventional. Before her global recognition, she was a star at home. Before her invitation to the NBA global Academy in Australia, she earned MVP honors at the inaugural NBA Basketball event in Cairo.
In 2022, with options to sign for different top-tier programs, she chose to sign for the Huskies.
Her playing style is excellent: she brings strength, scoring ability, and rebounding proficiency to her game. Her potential is undeniable. With her presence in the women’s basketball game, she will improve Egypt’s relevance and quality in the global basketball game.
Nika Mühl surprise face time call
A special moment unfolded as Mühl, a former UConn Huskies player who now plays for the Seattle Storm in the WNBA, called the team. Before her graduation, she was a key part of the team’s history and was known for her firm defending skills.
The FaceTime call wasn’t just to celebrate the win but also to encourage the team to keep working hard and inspire them to greatness. The sisterhood continues at UConn, with former teammates’ support being a recurring highlight in recent months.
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UConn Huskies have now won the national championship for the 12th time in the program’s history. This achievement will further elevate their status in women’s basketball. The focus is to build a bigger and better team that will bring consistency to their winning ways.
El Alfy is ready to lead the team to more success and write her own story. For her, winning the championship is just the start of greater accomplishments. As the new season approaches, she is expected to take on more prominent roles, possibly filling the spot of stars who departed the team.
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