As first reported by something called Digital Sports Desk and then later confirmed by reputable outlets everywhere:
Source confirmed that UConn will be added as a member of the Big East. Announcement likely this week.
— Dana O'Neil (@DanaONeilWriter) June 22, 2019
The Connecticut program rose to prominence as a member of the Big East, being a perennial power under former coach Jim Calhoun. They've been something of a mixed bag since his departure, riding Shabazz Napier to a national championship, but also downgrading conference affiliations and sputtering in the last years of Kevin Ollie's tenure.