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UConn wrapped up its 11th undefeated regular season over the weekend and now turns its attention to March. On this episode, we recap the final three games, look at how the Huskies have performed to this point, preview the Big East Tournament and hit on some recent news.Chasing Perfection is presented by the UConn WBB Weekly. Sign up to get the best coverage of the Huskies all season long. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chasingperfection.substack.com
UConn is in the midst of a rough patch, struggling to two ugly victories at Marquette and Villanova. The Huskies scored their fewest points of the season on Saturday and then came away with their narrowest victory in Big East play. This week, we discuss whether their recent performance is cause for concern, get into what’s gone wrong and explain why this stretch might not be a bad thing long-term. We also get into what UConn needs to improve before the postseason, the selection committee’s first top 16 reveal and other various news and notes.Chasing Perfection is presented by the UConn WBB Weekly. Sign up to get the best coverage of the Huskies all season long. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chasingperfection.substack.com
UConn got exactly what it needed in its final non-conference game of the season. The Huskies battled past Tennessee in a win far closer than the final score indicates. They found themselves in their first tight contest since November and had to handle being behind at points in both the second and third quarters. Geno Auriemma also spoke about his late-career evolution, Azzi Fudd has emerged as a complete player and the stretch run of the regular season is on.Chasing Perfection is presented by the UConn WBB Weekly. Sign up to get the best coverage of the Huskies all season long. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chasingperfection.substack.com
On this week’s episode, I take a long victory lap after Allie Ziebell’s monster game against Xavier and explain the origins of the bit. We also talk about UConn’s uneven performances of late and discuss whether there should be any concern over Azzi Fudd’s shooting struggles. Lastly, we preview Sunday’s matchup against Tennessee in Hartford.Chasing Perfection is presented by the UConn WBB Weekly. Sign up to get the best coverage of the Huskies all season long. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chasingperfection.substack.com
UConn breezed through its toughest stretch in the new year, dispatching second-place Villanova with ease and then notching its largest margin of victory ever against Notre Dame. We talk about KK Arnold’s continued ascent after playing the best game of her career on Monday, Sarah Strong hitting 1,000 career points and Ashlynn Shade quietly putting together another good performance. We also discuss the Huskies’ 2015 and 2016 national championship teams, get into the latest updates on Morgan Cheli and Ice Brady, then take a deep dive into bracketology and future schedules. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chasingperfection.substack.com
UConn women’s basketball hasn’t been at top form out of the winter break, though that’s not necessarily a bad thing. We explain why and also get into KK Arnold’s value shining through after missing a game, Jana El Alfy’s recent emergence and more. We also dive into Bracketology for the first time this season.Chasing Perfection is presented by the UConn WBB Weekly. Sign up to get the best coverage of the Huskies all season long. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chasingperfection.substack.com
UConn women’s basketball kept rolling on Saturday, taking care of business against No. 11 Iowa with a 90-64 victory in the Champions Classic at Barclays Center. With the Huskies winning big despite not putting in their best performance, we look for areas they could improve going forward and why they could really benefit from legitimate competition. We also get into the top performers, discuss whether UConn’s point guard play has been up to the par and then create a Christmas wish list for the team.Chasing Perfection is presented by the UConn WBB Weekly. Sign up to get the best coverage of the Huskies all season long. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chasingperfection.substack.com
UConn traveled to coast-to-coast for what seemed primed to be a tough test against USC, only to come out with a blowout victory. The Huskies put together their best performance of the season behind a dominant defensive effort and offensive contributions from across the board. Can they keep it rolling against No. 11 Iowa on Saturday in what will likely be their highest-ranked matchup left in the regular season?Chasing Perfection is presented by the UConn WBB Weekly. Sign up to get the best coverage of the Huskies all season long. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chasingperfection.substack.com
This week, CT Insider’s Maggie Vanoni and the Hartford Courant’s Emily Adams join the show and provide a fresh perspective on the Huskies. We get into UConn’s comfortable wins over Xavier and USF, discuss our favorite Sue Bird moments ahead of her jersey retirement on Sunday, answer some rapid-fire questions and chat about what it’s like to cover the program.Chasing Perfection is presented by the UConn WBB Weekly. Sign up to get the best coverage of the Huskies all season long. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chasingperfection.substack.com
Following UConn’s 72-69 win over No. 6 Michigan where it nearly fumbled away a 20-point second half lead, we ask some big questions about the team: Is there a chance the Huskies aren’t as good as we think? Or could the fact that they earned a top-10 win despite all that went wrong show just how good they are? We get into all that and break down what went wrong in the second half. We also recap the much more comfortable win over Utah and look ahead to Xavier and USF.Happy Thanksgiving!Chasing Perfection is presented by the UConn WBB Weekly. Sign up to get the best coverage of the Huskies all season long. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chasingperfection.substack.com
After dismantling Ohio State on Sunday, UConn women’s basketball turns its attention to the first top-10 matchup of its season with No. 6 Michigan. The Wolverines will comfortably be the best team the Huskies have seen to this point — and perhaps the toughest test throughout the entire regular season. This week, we dive into the big win over the Buckeyes, talk about UConn’s impressive depth, discuss whether Sarah Strong had the best performance of her career and marvel at Blanca Quiñonez. After that, we preview the showdown with Michigan and also look ahead to Utah. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chasingperfection.substack.com
Through UConn’s first three games, there haven’t been any major surprises. Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd have led the way, the depth is apparent and the Huskies already look like a well-oiled machine. This week, we go game-by-game and get into the strong start from the point guards, why the Huskies benefitted from a close game against Louisville, the areas that still need to be improved and much more.Chasing Perfection is presented by the UConn WBB Weekly. Sign up to get the best coverage of the Huskies all season long. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chasingperfection.substack.com
A long offseason is over and UConn women’s basketball’s 2025-26 campaign is finally upon us. With the Huskies set to kick off the season on Tuesday against Louisville, we made our annual predictions for the upcoming year. We dive into:* Leading scorer, breakout returner, best newcomer* Most common starting lineup* Best game* Does UConn win it all, and what could prevent the Huskies from a 13th national title?* And much moreChasing Perfection is presented by the UConn WBB Weekly. Sign up to get the best coverage of the Huskies all season long. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chasingperfection.substack.com
Out with the preseason, in with the regular season. UConn women’s basketball closed the book on training camp with a beatdown of Southern Connecticut State and will now turn its focus to the season opener. On this episode, we share our takeaways from Sunday’s contest, discuss where every member of the Huskies’ roster stands, and preview the matchup with Louisville.Chasing Perfection is presented by the UConn WBB Weekly. Sign up to get the best coverage of the Huskies all season long. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chasingperfection.substack.com
UConn has one exhibition down and another to go before the regular season begins. For the first time in a long time, there’s plenty of basketball to cover. We get into Serah Williams’ massive improvement, Blanca Quiñonez’s tantalizing potential and what more we want to see from the Huskies in their final tune-up against Southern Connecticut. We also discuss the venue change for UConn’s season opener, explain why it’s hard to get worried about any major flaws with this team and run through the new-look broadcast schedule.Chasing Perfection is presented by the UConn WBB Weekly. Sign up to get the best coverage of the Huskies all season long. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chasingperfection.substack.com
On this week’s (pre-recorded) episode, we dive into UConn’s full schedule, break down the big games in the non-conference and bemoan the extended Big East slate. We also talk about the Huskies’ recently-inducted Hall of Famers, the award winners in the WNBA and more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chasingperfection.substack.com
UConn women’s basketball is back and so is the podcast. On Sunday, the Huskies held an open practice at Sacred Heart, providing the first look at this year’s team. On the first episode of the new season, we recap the event, dive into the early depth chart and discuss who stood out. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chasingperfection.substack.com
UConn filled its final roster spot by making one last addition: USC transfer guard Kayleigh Heckel. The Huskies are officially locked and loaded in their quest to repeat. In this episode, we get into why they look like runaway national title favorites, talk about the lingering areas of concern and discuss how Heckel fits into the team. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chasingperfection.substack.com
UConn’s 2025-26 roster got a significant upgrade with the addition of Wisconsin transfer Serah Williams. On this episode, we get into why the Huskies are only adding to their surplus, look at how this move transforms for the team and discuss whether they’re changing their style of play in a post-Paige Bueckers world. We also talk about the team’s interest in USC guard Kayleigh Heckel, the new additions to the schedule, staff changes and Sue Bird’s new role. We wrap up with a preview of the upcoming WNBA season. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chasingperfection.substack.com
The WNBA Draft has come and gone while the offseason officially kicked off for UConn this week. We discuss Paige Bueckers going No. 1 overall to the Dallas Wings and explain why that doesn’t feel as dire as it did six months ago, then get into Kaitlyn Chen and Aubrey Griffin’s respective landing spots. We also talk about Qadence Samuels’ decision to transfer and look at who the Huskies could potentially add. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chasingperfection.substack.com
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