UConn women’s basketball recruiting: Gandy Malou-Mamel commits

The UConn women’s basketball program landed another player for the Class of 2025 on Monday afternoon.

Gandy Malou-Mamel, a 6-foot-5 forward from Ireland, announced her commitment to the Huskies on social media.

“Thank you to Coach Auriemma and the staff of UConn for seeing my potential and presenting me with this opportunity,” Malou-Mamel said. “Ten months ago, the idea of playing basketball at UConn felt unimaginable. I took the risk of leaving behind my life in Ireland last August, knowing that the opportunities presented would change my family’s life forever.

“…With the unconditional love and faith in me from my Mom, Dad younger brother and sister, I am excited to compete alongside my future teammates at UConn. Go Huskies!”

Go far, get far.#Committed pic.twitter.com/bpC2ByNcvM

— Gandy Malou-Mamel (@GandyMamel8) July 17, 2023

Malou-Mamel left Ireland to play for Gill St. Bernard’s School in New Jersey, where it appears she has been staying with a host family. She plays for the NJ Gemz AAU program and has also suited up for the Irish U17 National Team. She is currently unranked by ESPN.

2025 6’5” Gandy Malou-Mamel (@GandyMamel8) of @GSB_WBB continues to improve every game. Displaying her shot blocking ability and soft touch around the rim #Uncommitted @NJLadiesHoops pic.twitter.com/OPi7lmv4pD

— BROLYLEWISMEDIA (@brolymedia) January 26, 2023

This commitment continues the recent trend of international players for the UConn program. The Huskies had six on the roster last season: Nika Mühl (Croatia), Lou Lopez Sénéchal (France and Mexico), Dorka Juhász (Hungary), Aaliyah Edwards (Canada), Inês Bettencourt (Portugal) and Jana El Alfy (Egypt).

Malou-Mamel joins five-star guard Kellis Fisher as the second player on board for UConn’s 2025 class.