In a season where the idea of “normal” went out the window months ago, UConn women’s basketball’s past week might’ve just taken the cake for the team’s most bizarre stretch. On Wednesday, the Huskies unexpectedly lost Olivia Nelson-Ododa just before tip-off and dropped their first conference game in nine years to Villanova. Then, they earned two tough but comfortable wins over DePaul and Marquette with Nelson-Ododa (and Caroline Ducharme) still out. On this week’s episode, we try to make sense of the three games, look at the recent emergence of Azzi Fudd and Dorka Juhász, and also discuss the field for PK85 next fall.
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Chasing Perfection: UConn’s roller coaster season continues (Ep. 59)

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On this week’s episode, we take listener questions while discussing UConn women’s basketball’s past week. We talk about the Huskies’ potential ceiling, give our picks for who might succeed Geno Auriemma one day, look ahead to St. John’s and more. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Substack.
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Chasing Perfection: What’s UConn’s ceiling? (Ep. 87)

UConn women’s basketball is starting to figure out life without Azzi Fudd. The Huskies returned from the holiday break with a resounding win over Creighton and followed it up with a mostly comfortable victory against Marquette. On this week’s episode, we discuss the team’s progress, the frontcourt’s recent play, the AP Poll, why some teams in the Big East are capping their women’s basketball programs and more. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Substack.
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Chasing Perfection: Pieces starting to fall into place for UConn (Ep. 86)

UConn women’s basketball will go into the holiday break happy after wins over Florida State and Seton Hall. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Huskies’ performance, the return of Dorka Juhász, how the team is starting to figure out how to play without Azzi Fudd and more. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Substack.
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Chasing Perfection: Heading into the holidays on a high note (Ep. 85)

UConn’s already strange season turned even more bizarre this past week with a tight win over Princeton that added to the already-heavy injury toll and featured one of the craziest finishes that we’ve ever seen. The shorthanded Huskies also fell to Maryland, but we explain why we’re actually encouraged by the team’s performance in the loss. We also discuss Inêsanity, the frontcourt’s standout performances, and why the new year could provide hope. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Substack.
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Chasing Perfection: UConn's most far-fetched week yet (Ep. 84)

UConn women’s basketball is 5-0 on the season after taking down Duke and Iowa to win the Phil Knight Legacy in Portland over Thanksgiving weekend. On this week’s episode, we break down the wins, discuss the team’s impressive resilience, look at Azzi Fudd and Aaliyah Edwards’ dominance, preview the upcoming matchup with Notre Dame and more. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Substack.
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Chasing Perfection: UConn’s roller coaster season continues (Ep. 59)

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