UConn star Nika Muhl rocks stunning fit for WNBA debut in Connecticut

Former UConn basketball star NIka Muhl returned to Connecticut for the first time in her WNBA career and rocked a stunning fit for the occasion.

Josh Sanchez | Sep 1, 2024

Apr 15, 2024; Brooklyn, NY, USA; ESPN reporter Holly Rowe interviews Nika Muhl after she is selected with the number fourteen overall pick to the Seattle Storm in the 2024 WNBA Draft at Brooklyn Academy of Music. / Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

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Former UConn Huskies star Nika Muhl made her WNBA debut in Connecticut on Sunday, September 1, when the Seattle Storm faced off against the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena.

Muhl was a standout defender for the Huskies throughout her collegiate career and she received a warm welcome before the game.

Of course, Muhl had to bring her A-game with the pre-game fit and she did just that.

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nika muhl. pic.twitter.com/runZrNsO7x
— nessa (@nessaloveswbb) September 1, 2024

Before tip-off, Muhl was getting plenty of love from the Connecticut fans who were happy to see her back close to home.

Fans were showing the love and Muhl was giving it right back, signing autographs and even signing the cast of a young fan who was wearing a UConn jersey.

.@MuhlNika is getting all the love today and she’s giving it right back. UCONN always gone get love when coming back to CT. 🥹🥹🥹 pic.twitter.com/ebiwh8eM8r
— Terrika (@SheKnowsSports) September 1, 2024

That's love.

Muhl was forced to miss the first few games of the WNBA preseason because of visa issues and she has received very limited minutes to start her professional career, but "The Minister of Defense" is still a fan-favorite and draws a loyal following wherever she goes.