I hope Ashlyn Shade understands what an outstanding season she provided as a freshman. Shade's shot didn't hit as much as normal in the last few games.. but her defense was outstanding and her ball movement on offense was consistent and reliable. Circumstances being what they were, Ashlyn and KK, even Ice and Q found ways to help given their limited experience. I hope all the freshmen understand just how much they helped the team this season and how much the fans appreciate it!

And not even 24 hours later UConn has EVERYTHING to smile about. Im imagining what a Strong and el-alfy paint game would look like. Add to that ice and griffin coming off the bench! This team is going to be loaded next year

It's wild to think of having a full healthy roster after 3 years of injuries to key players. This team deserves to get over that hump. Welcome Sarah!!!!

I am so glad Sarah Strong will be a Husky, you can hear the Big East groan at the announcement. It looks like we will have a ton of talent next year, but I think we will miss Nika. Last night it was Nika's team; the scratching and clawing, the fight the team showed is all Nika. It's a very different team when she leaves the floor, and I hope that they keep that fight in her absence. Will be a fun season.

UConn lost last night and won this morning. REVENGE TOUR next season.

Yes !!! My mourning period has just gotten a wee bit shorter. Welcome to the Proud Championship Nation Of UCONN!!!

Thanks for taking some of the agony away. I lost it when I saw KK weep 😭

My son called me and I am still shocked!!! I'm so glad even though I was one who didn't want her to come to UCONN. But, it's so painful to think about A. Edwards and NIKA leaving! Boo-hoo! I think this is terrific! We need some to play in the paint where Aaliyah used to play. And Sarah Strong is so talented. I watched her this week in the MacDonald's gig. And, she can shoot and she's seems open to learning new positions if needed. How exciting! As I also say, if you want ot just play basketball go to any place other than UCONN. If you want to try to win a National Championship, it's UCONN. Sarah looks so happy in that clip where she announced. And, I could see her Father smiling in the background.

So why decide today so close to last nights heartbreaker. Could the class that Gino, Paige , Ailliyah and Nika showed in the post game press conference have something to do with it? Paige not taking the bait from the press trying to blame ref call for loss. “ Player’s win games. Ref’s don’t win games. I could have done more “. Class act guys. You made us fans proud of you in defeat. You never know who is watching. In this case I think Sarah Strong may have been

Strong is a three-way shooter at the power 4 positions. Edwards played the 5, but is really a 4, and Dorka played the 5. Jana will play the 5 with either Brady or Strong at the 4. Strong is a better shooter than Edwards, and if she develops Strong will be Edwards 2.0. Ziebell had a great showing at last week's McDonald's All-American game (.13 pts). I also said the game was won at the foul line, UConn 3/4 Iowa 10/14 the foul line attempts allowed Iowa to stay close and eventually win the game. By any measure, UConn had a great season!.

I'm 42 years old and for as long as I've been watching basketball. Yukon has always been the cream of the crop. If you can make it at Yukon, you can make it in a WNBA, and the NBA the numbers just don't lie

She hava a complete game she is a warrior.....

U Conn could have two starting teams next year!! rotate five players in and out, full court press for 40 minutes. Practices should be epic! Competition makes everyone better! 6 shooters and 4 bigs!!

Welcome Sarah!!!

Here we come Huskies let's go get it.

This was big. There was a time during the season where I wondered about UConn's ability to attract top recruits. Geno worked really hard to get Sarah. Flew overseas to watch her play. It is great for him and for UConn that it paid off. I think she is instantly into the starting lineup next season.

She already my favorite the article it shows you her personality and mentality to win and that “you should’ve taken the layup” quote cant wait to see her in storas

Phil: "Time to turn the page". PHRASING!! haha This is great news. Sarah will benefit highly from playing with coach Geno and having Paige as a mentor. Good things on the horizon for UConn. I also agree with @TheDisruptiveOne. Watch out for some portal moves. 👀 Wish I could get over that call from last night. I woke up this morning still upset. grrrrrrr. lol Peace!

Exciting season for us next year. So glad Sarah is coming. Looking forward to next season with a healthy Jana and Sarah.

OMG. She’s absolutely awesome. Think Maya Moore combined with Morgan Tuck. She’s the absolutely perfect fit for this team. UConn is now the preseason no. 1.

The call was so bad that the announcers for the Men's Final Four, it was all they could talk about.

Awesome ! Thanks guys for the breaking news update 🎉🎉🎉

Meghan Walker and Christyjn Williams were also number ones. A lot recently at Storrs.

uconn strong 💪

Like I have said repeatedly, this next season our team will be loaded like no other. This actually made me shout for joy this am while watching. Now the Huskies will be bringing an Abrams tank into a rubber band fight with a proper genius general leading the battle. All those super talents who were sitting on the bench now healthy and playing, and Sarah also? This my friends is a dream team. This should instill fear into virtually everyone they come up against.

A dream come true 😊😊😊😊🎉😊

HUGE! Now, if DeBusty goes away, UCONN can take advantage of the portal for another big/center.

Size Size and more Size is what UCONN needs is what they lacked this year. Not just size but size with experience which UCONN doesn't have

I hope everyone can stay healthy for next season. Please. We got 6 months before the offical practice starts. Stay healthy and if players are recovering from an injury, stay safe and recover.

Have to see if there is any portal movement but my initial thoughts are Amari, Ines, Patterson and Q may be looking at portal. Ash and KK are going to have to adjust to not playing 30+ MPG especially if Cheli and Ziebell can contribute right away and even more so if UConn is interested in Chen and she comes over. To me a player of Chen quality is not coming here to play 10MPG. Jana like Ice has missed a whole season of development and she will have to adjust as Ice had to. Griffin I read in one article will not be seen until Jan which means it will take her a few games to get her legs back. I still hope that Caroline can come back and if she does she can be a force. Seems like many of you have forgotten she carried this team for a while. (only if she is healthy, she must have made progress or she would not have traveled with the team). Azzi has a lot to prove yet so she will be determined. Again have to wait till portal closes but I envision Paige, Azzi, Strong, Caroline and either Ice/Jana. Many options, but also many questions. I believe portal closes 1 May, that's the first step. 2nd step and a big key IMO is Caroline.

The Empire Strikes Back! A new Darth Vader has arrived. Show no mercy to Big Ten, ACC, and SEC.

Final call stained the game. Glad to hear

Have you ever seen her play? I can’t think of any school in the country who would sign DeBerry out of the portal. She is a lovely person and an engaging young woman. But she would struggle for minutes in a Division 3 team.

15:01 South Carolina lost only 3 games in 3 years ? ...BIG DEAL.......Let South Carolina beat these teams. UCONN winning streak of 111 from 2016-18....Div 1 UCONN winning streak of 90 from 2008-11......Div 1 UCONN winning streak of 70 from 2001-03......Div 1 Washington U win streak of 81 from 1998-01...Div 3 Ashland winning streak of 73 from 2016-18......Div 2 As of January 25, 2019.

BREAKING NEWS DEBERRY IN THE PORTAL AS OF MONDAY. SCHOLARSHIP SPOT NOW OPEN! UConn still has an offer out to Olivia Rodriguez 6-1 G/W other schools in her final 5 are AZ, FSU. SC, UCF or Ideally they could try to get a senior or grad transfer big, as all the other bigs will be sophomores or freshmen

Let’s goooo

Something to smile about after a tuff lose

Ok ok let's not get crazy. We had wild hopes and dreams last year at this time, thinking of the possibilities of a fully healthy roster. My prime concern about Uconn this fall is that the roster is cluttered with players fresh off injuries. We just saw how it took Paige time to reintegrate into the lineup, now we will have 6! returning injured players plus 3 freshmen to recombine with Paige, KK, Ashlynn, Ice Q, and Ines. Sarah might just start right away while the others get back into game shape

Amari in the transfer portal. One roster spot back open.

The coach said Paige was off! How about Shade, FG% 25 & 3PT% 20.

April 8 2024 Amari Deberry just entered the portal UConn has a spot open for Ajae Petty from Kentucky. If anyone can put a bug in the ear. They need her for a year for experience in the front court until the others get worked in. 14.7 ppg 50.7 shot percentage 10.6 rpg in the SEC.

2 Spots now open....hopefully experienced big from the portal & maybe Rodriguez, if she accepts for class of 2024

Huskies 🐺🐺

With this roster Geno has, as we like to say here, "A high class problem." By making it to the Final Four with a playing roster of seven he is my coach of the year. The loss to Iowa was, as he sid, playing defense well enough to win, but not offense. He also said he thought Paige had an off night. All players do. Winning the NC is a big deal, but team cohesion is a bigger deal for me and UConn is a coalesced group. The best in WCBB... NC or not.

Ines has just joined Amari in the portal. Two exits now.

Ines and DeBerry just left, that opens up two spots for a transfers. Get ready to make a video boys!

💪💪💪💪💪💪😃🏀🏀🔥

I heard a rumor that the girls will keep score in their games next year.

We should win it next year

The problem with that illegal screen call is there were tons of fouls during the game the refs did NOT call. So, that last call destroyed the entire game. Those refs did not deserve to get a paycheck. The NCAA has to clean up their ref problem.

Next season ours to take revenge tour

Yall should do a highlights reaction video to the national championship

The Huskies had an amazing season!! I am so proud of them!! UConn will have 🔥 power from the guards to forwards next season!!

Amari is officially in the portal.

There may be a reason to monitor the portal. There could be an exit or 2. We will find out next week.

We will need her right away. Aubrey and Ayanna may not be available at the start of the season. Amari is always questionable to start.

The screen looked good it looked liked her arms were crossed and inside the frame of her body

UConn could still have spots & be in the portal looking for a senior or grad transfer forward, as all the forwards on the roster will be first or second year players(Deberry doesn't count). 1)With NIL you can essentially have your NIL Collective fund the tuition, expenses, etc...for someone though they aren't on scholarship. They would be classified as a walk on. 2)There are certain people that are never going to play at UConn and should transfer, if they ever want to see the court.....Deberry & Bettencourt. Ajae Petty leaving KY, is the best upperclassmen big in the portal thus far. 3)Samuels could transfer, as she got little time in the tourney, despite being pretty short handed. UConn is adding Freshmen guards Ziebell & Cheli. Fudd hopefully will be healthy, already putting up shots in light workouts, Ducharme being back is more questionable as her neurological issues are a puzzle. Griffin will be back. All these people are essentially her competition for playing time, along with Shade.

As difficult as the offensive foul was to see, we have to realize that sport is made up of human beings who are flawed. We have seen questionable officiating calls in every sport, on every level, and we have to be okay with this reality. Sometimes the call is in your favor, and you support it, and sometimes it is not, and you lament it. But, we have to accept that it is all part of sports. Also, the truth is, if participants find themselves in the situation where a questionable call can happen, it probably could have been avoided by performing better earlier. The referees are trained to make the best, quickest calls in a split second based on what they believe they see. If you have ever tried it, you know how challenging it is.

This is a great announcement, but let's keep our heads about us. She was playing against high schoolers. She will learn high school isn't the NCAA Div 1. Am I being negative? Nope. But high school is high school. NCAA Div 1 is NCAA Div 1. Did see her interview; she does appear to possess a positive attitude; she didn't make any ridiculous promises; appears she will put her head down and go to work; the more difficult the practices, the better the games will be.

Any word if Amari is coming back?

We couldn't of beaten SC with all the injured players . They had too much size. The would of neutralized Aaleya. Nobody could do anything with Cardoso and the other big players. Ash and Paige would be trying to guard players 5 to 6 inches taller. Uconn should be proud of how far they got. They did this with 4 starters playing out of position. They did this even though they were undersized. They had starters that had not developed their complete skills yet. Nika and KK were not the best at scoring consistently. Nika has to be wide open to score. KK can get through the guard defense but has trouble beating the post defense. A pull up floater from 6 to 8 1feet away Is all she needs to improve her game substantially. Ash mostly needs some breaks. You can see her shot fall short and it's mostly from tired legs. Paige just needs a break. About 3 to 4 minutes a half. She gets tired. They all do.Except KK. Ice still needs to improve on her positioning. She gets blocked out of the rebounds. Then she just reaches to try to tap the ball instead of getting the rebound. Aaleya struggled with outside shooting but everything else was great. Q needs to get stronger and I think we might see her make a big improvement after a years experience. We didn't have Jana to play against big centers. We didn't have Azzi to help with scoring from the outside and to pull the defense out. We didn't have Aubrey who can fix any problem that comes up on defense and some on offense. We had a team this year that had to play big minutes, had to guard players with a big size advantage. Had to play against teams that were well rested because they had full rosters available. They had to avoid foul trouble with their starters. 2 big reasons for this year's team's success. 1 - their defense morphed into the best defense in the country. 2 - they believed in each other and their coaches. I feel they took that belief to another level. It would have been easy to just look to next year when all the injured players come back. Just work on getting the freshmen ready. But, Geno and the seniors weren't having any of that! My point here is to say that this group is a bunch of overachievers. They ignored their flaws. They remained positive no matter what. Next year Uconn can make moves to adapt to each game.

If everybody comes off the injury list + Sarah we can roll right to the championship game!

I know its fun and passes the time, but y'all may want to wait until at least 1 May when the portal closes, ( I think its 1 May) before penciling in a starting 5 and the rotation. Some of these players have a decision to make and IMO it's not just Amari and Ines as everyone seems to be targeting. Still shocked Strong chose UConn.

Paige, Azzi, Sarah. KK. Aubrey? Starters?

She made the right decision. South Carolina already have the no. 2 player and 9 McDonald’s American. Strong would have not started. I wish her well. Go Gamecocks’

I have never seen Sarah Strong play so I need an honest assessment from people who have seen her play extensively. Is her weight going to be a problem with mobility, endurance, etc. What is her biggest weakness? What does she do better than Ice Brady?

Bittencourt and deberry will leave. The thing to watch will be the battle for the shooting guard position between shade and fudd

lastonestanding...ALL of the players (except transfers) come from high school. In the years that we won 11 National Championships, all of those players came from High School. So? How do you think UCONN has won so many National Championships? They got players from High School because there was no where else to get them! Da? UCONN and the players who come here expect to change into great players and win National Championships. If not, go somewhere else.

My rotation next year: G Chen G Bueckers G Fudd F Strong C El Alfy Subs: Brady, KK, Shade, Aubrey, and one more (Patterson, Q, or Cheli).

That's too bad this is exactly what will drive people back away from all of the games made by Caitlin Clark in Iowa nobody wants to watch a team of 10 five star players winning a year after year, that's the death of sports

She chose UConn because she didn't want to fight for playing time at South Carolina 🙆

HOW SOON YOU FORGOT LAST YEAR............ 14:30 Anything can happen in basketball. Big upsets happen all the time. Last year Iowa knocked SC out in the Final 4. During 2018 & 2019. UCONN went undefeated going into the Final 4. But lost in the Final 4 both years. In 1997, UCONN was undefeated entering the tournament, but lost in the elite 8. MONEY TALKS AND BULLSHEET WALKS...🏀 01:00 This would be funny. Sarah opens her jacket. But has a "clown college" sweatshirt over the UCONN sweatshirt. While everyone is looking at "Clown College". She removes that sweatshirt to unveil the UCONN Huskies sweatshirt.