UConn Women’s Basketball Welcomes Marine Dursus from France
UConn Women Sign Marine Dursus From France
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The University of Connecticut (UConn) women's basketball team has signed Marine Dursus, a 5-foot-10 guard from Strasbourg, France, for the 2026-27 season. Dursus, who has a strong competitive background and has played for the French Youth National Team, is expected to be a valuable addition to the roster.
- 01Marine Dursus has won multiple medals with the French Youth National Team, including gold at the 2024 FIBA U20 EuroBasket.
- 02Dursus averaged 13.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game at the 2025 U20 Women’s EuroBasket.
- 03She played professionally for Angers in the top women's French league from 2022 to 2026.
- 04Dursus participated in the NBA’s 2024 Basketball Without Borders Global Women’s Camp in Phoenix.
- 05She is the second player from France to join UConn, following Lou Lopez Sénéchal.
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The UConn women’s basketball team has officially added Marine Dursus, a 5-foot-10 shooting guard from Strasbourg, France, to its roster for the upcoming 2026-27 season. Head coach Geno Auriemma expressed enthusiasm about Dursus, highlighting her scoring ability and competitive nature. Dursus has an impressive track record, having represented the French Youth National Team since 2021 and earning a gold medal at the 2024 FIBA U20 EuroBasket. Additionally, she secured a silver medal at the 2023 FIBA U18 Women’s European Championship and a bronze at the 2022 FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup. Dursus averaged 13.8 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game at the 2025 U20 Women’s EuroBasket. In her recent season with Angers in the La Boulangère Wonderligue, she averaged 9.9 points while shooting 52.9% from the field. Dursus joins fellow newcomers Olivia Vukosa and Jovana Popovic as part of UConn's recruitment efforts to strengthen the team for the upcoming season.
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Dursus's addition enhances UConn's competitive edge in women's basketball, potentially improving their performance in upcoming seasons.
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