The No. 1 ranked UConn women's basketball team opens Big East play at Xavier on Sunday, Nov. 30.

Underwood will get a mid-term grade on his perpetual project when No. 13 Illinois (6-1) faces No. 5 UConn (5-1) on Friday afternoon at Madison Square Garden in New York.

The Huskies are engaged in a recruiting battle for a polished, 6-foot-7 forward who could step right in and be a major contributor for the Huskies next season.