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The UConn Huskies program may be the most successful in the entire history of NCAA-sponsored women’s college basketball. However, over the past six years, they have experienced an unprecedented drought, failing to win a national championship marking their longest drought since the late 1990s. Paige Bueckers was looking to lead UConn back to its usual […]

Paige Bueckers and the UConn women’s basketball team may have held Caitlin Clark to an uncharacteristically poor first half, but the Iowa women’s basketball squad had no quit in them. With around five seconds to go, UConn had possession with a chance to regain the lead while down one, 70-69. They ran a curl for […]

Caitlin Clark has done nothing but set the entire sports world on fire with her record-setting 2024 season. The Iowa Hawkeyes standout is as big of a ratings draw as the sport has ever seen, and it’s thanks in large part to her stellar offensive game that makes her such a treat to watch. But […]

As the women’s college basketball season heads to its peak, all eyes will be on Friday’s Final Four clash between Iowa and UConn women’s basketball. The game not only features two powerhouse programs but also a matchup between stars Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers, setting the stage for a battle with high stakes, including a […]

Paige Bueckers and the UConn women’s basketball team is set to take on Caitlin Clark and Iowa in the national semifinal on Friday at the Final Four in Cleveland. With Clark set to go to the WNBA Draft after the season, and Bueckers already deciding on returning to UConn next season, Bueckers was asked about […]

Iowa vs. LSU’s Elite Eight matchup was one of the biggest and most important games in women’s college basketball history. The rematch of last year’s National Championship Game saw Caitlin Clark and the Hawkeyes get their revenge and advance to the Final Four. Their next March Madness matchup will be just as big, as Clark […]

During a conversation on the Gil’s Arena Show Tuesday, Los Angeles Sparks player Lexie Brown delved into a hypothetical dilemma poised by Gilbert Arenas if the Indiana Fever had to choose between Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers in the 2024 WNBA Draft. Brown pointed out the unique dynamics of the Fever’s roster as a potential […]

UConn women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers was electric on Monday night as she led the Huskies over USC to reach the Final Four. After the game, the Huskies do-it-all guard was asked to hit the Kobe Bryant pose as she sat with the trophy. Her response: “It ain’t me, dog. That’s Kobe.” "It ain't me, […]

All roads end in Cleveland for the 2024 Women’s March Madness. It is also where Caitlin Clark will play her last stretch of college basketball games with the Iowa Hawkeyes. The challenge that lies ahead? A fairly stacked UConn Huskies squad with Paige Bueckers and led by legendary scheme mastermind Coach Geno Auriemma. Despite the […]

There is a small crop of athletes who are labeled “generational talents.” Even fewer live up to their full potential and that makes for plenty to talk about on sports radio. One of those talents who is somehow exceeding her expectations is UConn women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers. It is perhaps even harder to predict […]

It was an exciting contest Monday night as the UConn women’s basketball team took down the USC Trojans in the Elite Eight, 80-73. As the Huskies advance to the Final Four, head coach Geno Auriemma had some heartwarming words for Trojans star freshman Juju Watkins after the game that is sure to commemorate sportsmanship in […]

The UConn women’s basketball team advanced to the Final Four with an 80-73 win over USC on Monday, and head coach Geno Auriemma spoke about how Paige Bueckers and the rest of the short-handed roster hung on to come away with the win. “[Assistant coach] Jamelle [Elliott] just kept saying, ‘Let’s ride the wave and […]

The UConn women’s basketball team advanced to the Final Four with an 80-73 win over USC, and star Paige Bueckers had a powerful message after the game in regards to overcoming adversity. “You can overcome anything with God on your side, with hard work on your side,” Paige Bueckers said on ESPN after the game. […]

Juju Watkins made a valiant effort to keep USC basketball afloat in March Madness. Unfortunately, UConn’s experienced squad led by Paige Bueckers and Coach Geno Auriemma edged them out with a 73 to 80 scoreline. The Trojans star poured every single part of her heart out in this Elite Eight matchup, so much so that […]

The Monday night women’s NCAA tournament Elite Eight slate brought forth some exciting matchups; in the end, it was the Caitlin Clark-led Iowa Hawkeyes that took home a 94-87 victory over Angel Reese and the LSU Tigers, avenging their defeat last year in the national championship game. Later in the night, Clark and company then […]

A super freshman season just came to an unfortunate ending. Juju Watkins faced Paige Bueckers and a tough UConn squad led by legendary coach Geno Auriemma in March Madness’ Elite Eight. She left it all on the floor but just ran out of time. Coach Lindsey Gottlieb practically ran the offense through her star which […]

One of the major storylines during the 2023-24 college basketball season has been the impact of this freshman class. Across the country, several teams have relied on their freshmen for a run to the NCAA Tournament. For the UConn Huskies, they’ve had to rely on their freshmen maybe a little more than they initially thought […]

The UConn women’s basketball team have punched their way into the Elite Eight round of the NCAA national tournament as they beat the Duke Blue Devils, 53-45. Once again, the Huskies were led by star Paige Bueckers as she and head coach Geno Auriemma had their own messages about their quest to become national champions […]

The UConn women’s basketball team took down Duke women’s basketball on Saturday to advance to the Elite 8. The Huskies got out to a big lead as they led by 20 points late in the third, but the Blue Devils stormed back and cut it to five in the fourth quarter. UConn ended up finding […]

Missing nearly an entire season is tough for any basketball player, let alone their first year of college basketball. But that was the reality for UConn Huskies forward Ice Brady who was sidelined for the entirety of her freshman season last year after suffering a knee injury before the season began. Brady was a highly-touted […]

South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley hailed UConn women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers as “the most elite player women’s basketball has ever offered.” Known for being choosy with her words, as well as a deep respect for the game and its players, Staley’s praise of Bueckers comes as the UConn guard’s performances continue […]

The No. 3 UConn women’s basketball successfully booked their tickets to the next round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament after surviving the challenge of No. 6 Syracuse Orange to the tune of a 72-64 score. The Orange were led by no other than the high-scoring Dyaisha Fair, who was, without a doubt, the most dangerous […]

The UConn women’s basketball program faced a fiery Syracuse Orange team in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Huskies won 72-64 off a standout performance from star guard Paige Bueckers. Her March Madness contributions have drawn tremendous praise from Head Coach Geno Auriemma. Auriemma spoke to reporters after the Huskies’ nail-biting finish on […]

The UConn women’s basketball team notched another victory on the court against Jackson State Saturday, but the win carried a sweeter note as it aligned with the 70th birthday of coach Geno Auriemma. Paige Bueckers, UConn’s star guard, extended a celebratory message after the victory, jokingly wishing the coach “Happy birthday Grandpa,” at the postgame […]

The UConn women’s basketball is moving on to the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament after taking care of business on Saturday against the Jackson State Lady Tigers. With Paige Bueckers leading the attack, the No. 3 seed  Huskies torched the Lady Tigers, who had no answer for her. Paige Bueckers goes off in […]

Aaliyah Edwards, the standout forward for the UConn’s women’s basketball team, announced her decision Thursday to declare for this year’s WNBA Draft, marking her participation in the NCAA Tournament as her “one last dance” with the Huskies. Edwards’ journey with UConn has been marked by both significant achievements and steady improvement. This season, she hit […]

UConn women’s basketball head coach Geno Auriemma shared insights Monday into the impending WNBA Draft decision of star forward Aaliyah Edwards. Amid speculation and anticipation, Auriemma’s comments shed light on the decision-making process facing today’s collegiate athletes, particularly those on the cusp of professional careers. “I’m just guessing (Edwards will declare),” Auriemma said, per Dom […]

In a revealing moment Monday, UConn women’s basketball head coach Geno Auriemma shared his perspective on the upcoming women’s NCAA tournament, positioning his No. 3-seeded Huskies as underdogs — a label rarely associated with the storied program. Speaking at a Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce breakfast, Auriemma highlighted the unexpected role his team finds itself […]

The UConn women’s basketball team clinched the Big East Tournament title for the fourth consecutive year on Monday since their return to the conference, overpowering Georgetown with a 78-42 win. The victory was a testament to the team’s resilience this season, after playing the championship game with just seven players, and navigating a tournament that […]

UConn women’s basketball has seen better days, with their aura of invincibility and top-10 national ranking no longer intact. The Huskies struggled against strong non-conference competition this year, which does not bode well for the 2024 NCAA Tournament. But a healthy Paige Bueckers can be a game-changer in March, and for the 2024-25 season. The […]

One of the major questions facing the UConn Huskies this season was whether or not star point guard Paige Bueckers would enter the WNBA Draft or opt to return for a fifth season of college eligibility. That question was answered on senior night at UConn as Bueckers announced to the home crowd that she would […]

The UConn women’s basketball team has a road game scheduled in Cincinnati, Ohio against the Xavier Musketeers on Wednesday, and the team is preparing in myriad ways. Recently Coach Geno Auriemma had a stark reaction after compiling 1,200 wins in his storied coaching career. He also spoke about his thoughts on the NCAA Tournament and […]

In the aftermath of No. 11 Huskies 83-65 defeat to No. 1 South Carolin on Sunday, UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma made it clear his focus lies squarely on his team’s development rather than the looming NCAA tournament. This refocusing comes amid a challenging season for UConn, plagued by a series of injuries that […]

UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma reached a historic 1,200th career victory, as the Huskies overpowered Seton Hall on Wednesday with a decisive 67-34 win, with Aaliyah Edwards leading the charge with 18 points and 15 rebounds. The win places Auriemma among the elite ranks of Division I basketball coaches, sharing space with legends like […]

In the competitive arena of Division I college basketball, milestones come and go, but for UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma, reaching 1,200 wins is a significant achievement that places him in the elite company of coaching legends such as Duke men’s coach Mike Krzyzewski (1,202 wins) and Stanford’s Tara VanDerveer (1,206). However, the Hall […]

In the world of college basketball, few names resonate like UConn women’s basketbll coach Geno Auriemma and Paige Bueckers. Recently, Bueckers made an interesting comparison, likening her coach to basketball legend LeBron James. The comparison comes as Auriemma, nearing his 70th birthday and 1,200 career win as a coach, continues to lead the Huskies with […]

UConn women’s basketball guard Nika Muhl set the tone in the Huskies’ 81-60 win over Villanova on Wednesday. Driven by “personal” motifvation to enhance the team’s defense after a tough loss on Jan. 27 against Notre Dame, Muhl emerged as a key figure in thwarting Villanova’s offensive threats. “After that game against Notre Dame, I […]

The UConn women’s basketball team faced its first defeat in 13 games as Notre Dame’s freshman guard Hannah Hidalgo led her team to an impressive 82-67 victory over the Huskies. Hidalgo’s season-high 34 points and 10 rebounds were pivotal in a game that highlighted the historic rivalry between the two teams. UConn’s coach Geno Auriemma […]

UConn women’s basketball player Paige Bueckers overcame an early injury scare to lead her team to an 85-59 victory over Marquette on Tuesday. The game saw Bueckers, the 2021 AP national player of the year, initially down in pain just three minutes into the game, clutching her surgically repaired left knee. Despite the tense start, […]