3:10 PM PT -- The UConn Huskies Women's basketball team is honoring Gianna prior to Monday night's game against Team USA ... by draping a #2 jersey on a chair with a bouquet of flowers.
Of course, GiGi was determined to play for the Huskies ... with Kobe even saying she was "hellbent on UConn."
Along with the jersey tribute, a message honoring the Bryant family was displayed on the video boards.
The NBA has officially postponed Tuesday night's Lakers vs. Clippers game at Staples Center in L.A. out of respect for the Lakers organization, which is reeling from the death of Kobe Bryant.