University of Connecticut Athletics
Roberts, Bannon Represent Huskies at NCAA Legacy Lab
10/3/2026 10:00:00โฏAM | Men's Track and Field, Women's Track and Field
INDIANAPOLIS - UConn student-athletes Brook-lynn Roberts (women's track & field) and Matt Bannon (men's track & field) represented the Huskies last week at the NCAA Legacy Lab September 10-13.
The NCAA Legacy Lab helps Division I, II and III sophomore and junior student-athletes explore entrepreneurship while they are still competing. During this multi-day program, participants turn their skills, stories and ideas into sustainable ventures and choose one of three learning tracks:
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Brand in Motion: Explore how to monetize your name, image and likeness (NIL) responsibly and effectively
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Blueprint to Breakthrough: Learn the essentials of starting, operating and growing a business
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Built to Serve: Design ventures that prioritize social responsibility alongside profitability.
"The NCAA Legacy Lab was a great experience that I will never forget. Throughout my time at the conference I listened to so many great speakers, made many new connections, and learned a lot more about entrepreneurship and building a business"ย said freshman Matt Banon.
"The NCAA Legacy Lab was a great opportunity for me to grow, learn, and connect with other student-athletes. I was able to build my leadership and networking skills while meeting people with different experiences and goals. I also gained more confidence in myself and what I'm capable of. The connections and lessons I took away from the experience are things I'll continue to carry with me as I work toward my future goals" said freshman Brook-Lynn Roberts.
Roberts and Bannon were two of 47 participants in the 4-day hands-on program in Indianapolis.
