UConn vs. Illinois from Madison Square Garden — aka Storrs South. Can the Huskies take over MSG again and capitalize on the big-stage energy? Instant reactions, momentum shifts, standout performers, and everything we learned from this heavyweight showdown. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and join the Big East Energy community!

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UConn escapes Michigan, Azzi Fudd delivers in the clutch, and Sarah Strong posts a monster effort on the glass. Plus: Utah win reactions, Blanca rising as a third scorer, and the big question — who steps up next: Ashlynn? Allie? KK? And what Sarah Strong’s NIL move says about UConn’s market power.

00:00 — Cold Open

00:18 — UConn’s Close Win vs Michigan

02:10 — 4-Point Third Quarter: What Happened?

04:05 — Bench Production Concerns

05:12 — Sarah Strong’s Monster Rebounding Night

06:25 — Azzi Fudd: Certified Clutch

07:48 — Utah Win Reaction

09:10 — Is America Sleeping on Azzi Fudd?

10:22 — Blanca Emerging as a Legit Third Scorer

11:45 — Offensive Vulnerabilities

13:00 — Will Ashlynn Shade or Allie Ziebell Become Consistent Shooters?

14:15 — Does KK Arnold Need To Score More?

15:40 — The Sarah Strong NIL Deal Explained

17:00 — Aligning With the GOAT: UConn’s Market Power

18:15 — Elite Company: Boozer Twins & Kiyan Anthony

19:20 — Final Thoughts & What’s Next for UConn WBB

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UConn fans are feeling the panic after a flat performance — and today we break down why the “we’ll be fine” narrative might be masking deeper issues. From Silas’ quiet triple-double, to Alex and the J’s disappearing, to Solo’s slump and the pressure building on Braylon Mullins… this short-form rant hits everything UConn fans are arguing about today.

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UConn WBB lands elite Serbian guard Jovana Popovic — the 2024 U18 EuroBasket All-Star, Basketball Without Borders Europe MVP, and one of Europe’s most skilled young playmakers. We break down what she brings to Geno Auriemma’s program, how she fits next to Olivia Vukosa, and what her commitment means for UConn’s growing international pipeline.

We also react to Addison Bjorn committing to Texas, and dive into a full UConn–Michigan preview ahead of Friday night’s Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase at Mohegan Sun — including Syla Swords, Kim Barnes Arico vs Geno, and why this might be UConn’s toughest non-conference test of the year.

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UConn Football is officially on the national radar — eight wins, their first AP Top-25 vote since 2010, and a massive chance to hit nine wins this weekend against FAU and one of the top quarterbacks in the country.

Mark Zanetto and Joey Bailbonds break down the rebuild, the culture shift under Jim Mora, David Benedict’s role in the resurgence, the power of that AP vote, and what a win over FAU would mean for recruiting, NIL perception, and UConn’s national trajectory. Plus Joe Fagnano, what are his chances of being in NYC for the Heisman Presentation?

This is The Hoops Cap x Rent’s Due crossover — and UConn Football just kicked the door into the national conversation.

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UConn fans, women’s hoops fans, and analytics truth-seekers — this is the conversation.

Mark Zanetto sits down with Kevin Clancy of HOOPS HQ to break down one of the biggest debates in basketball:

When do metrics stop telling the full story?

We dive into why formulas have Sarah Strong at No. 3, why analytics spit out Azzi Fudd at No. 39, and whether advanced stats are missing the intangibles.

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A Top-5 battle with real Final Four energy — and we’re breaking down every possession. Arizona outlasts UConn 71–67 inside a hostile Gampel Pavilion, powered by a +20 rebounding edge (43–23), a 42–24 domination in points in the paint, and monster nights from Jaden Bradley (21 pts), Koa Peat (16 & 12) and Motiejus Krivas (9 & 14).

We react to every momentum swing, matchup adjustment, and late-game sequence — including Eric Reibe’s career-high 15 points, Solo Ball’s 14-point effort, and how UConn’s frontcourt depth was tested without Tarris Reed Jr.

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Jake Faigus of @Bleav Arizona joins us to break down this massive Top-5 showdown from the Wildcats’ perspective — and why this might be a must-watch Final Four preview in mid-November.

Is No. 3 UConn vs No. 4 Arizona really a March matchup disguised as a non-conference game? We go inside Gampel Pavilion and break down every angle — Arizona’s elite freshmen, Koa Peat and Braden Burries, UConn’s 3 pt ability, Karaban causing mismatches, who guards SOLO? IS Silas Demary Jr the new closer? And the coaching chess match between Dan Hurley and Tommy Lloyd.

We dive into KenPom numbers, X-factors, lineup advantages, and what this heavyweight battle actually reveals about both teams’ March ceilings. Who wins and why.

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Sarah Strong is not from this planet — and her performance against Ohio State proved it. In UConn’s 100–68 domination, the sophomore delivered one of the most complete games we’ve seen in years: 29 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 steals, 3 blocks, +41, and a full-court Wes Unseld–style outlet pass that only a generational player makes.

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