As a UCONN fan I’m relaxed about the upcoming season while still keeping my fingers crossed and hoping against any major injuries especially at the 5. Btw I’m hoping that Sarah Strong becomes our new Mya Moore. The competition at other positions will just make everyone better. UCONN let’s go win that dam NCAA Championship this year.

I've been excited since the day after the final four because that is when Sarah committed. It almost feels like it's impossible to have another injury season. It would be 4 years in a row. But I don't wanna make it come true by saying it can't happen. I think if everyone on both teams is healthy, the game against South Carolina will be amazing. It will honestly be the battle of the benches/freshman. Because you know the stars on both teams will show out, whoever steps it up either on the bench or as a quiet role player will make the biggest difference. I honestly cannot wait. It's hard to remember the last time UConn was actually stacked but I am hoping this is the year.

I think Ice is going to be a surprise this season. I've seen video of her recently looking ripped with six pack abs -- she must be living in the weight room. Upper body strength is the key to finishing at the rim at this level and above. That's why Paige became nearly unstoppable inside last season -- she worked on her upper body non-stop while rehabbing her knee.

I’m already have a NCAA Woman Basketball fever. I love the NCAAW

On #10, I think that Geno is being a bit optimistic. Personally, I just think there are some injury prone/brittle players on the roster. And we have them for one more season. I am more confident in a healthy roster for 25/26. On Sarah Strong. There are a lot of threads and discussions about who should start. And UConn fans want to treat players that have been here with respect. But I hope they understand that strong is a game one starter. Just like Paige. Geno puts everyone on the court and Sarah is the second or third best player. So, of course she is starting guys. She is a lock lol.

Great video, but I can't say that I appreciate the Nika slander, lol. Even though she had me on the edge of my seat regularly with her tendency for foul trouble, you can't deny the defensive prowess she brought to the game. Her aggressive defensive style of play is bound to cause her foul trouble at times, but it's also the same style of play that kept them in the big games like Iowa with Clark's shooting just ripping through teams the entire season. Even with the Syracuse game, she had some big foul trouble, but that can't outweigh the impact she had on the game by keeping Dyaisha Fair (an absolute baller on offence and so incredibly underrated) at bay for the most of the game. The same could be said for the Southern Cal game with Juju Watkins. And above all that, she is still the all time, season and single game assist record holder at Uconn, and with the guards that we've seen come through the program, holding those records speaks volumes. Therefore I think that losing Nika should not, in my opinion, be a part of the list. I agree that getting some more depth in that position, especially with the addition of Chen, is exciting but I don't think that losing such a dominant force as Muhl on the court, should be a contributing factor to the hopefully successful of 24-25 season. Other than that, I'm really excited to see El Alfy finally play and I agree with you that this season could potentially be a breakout season for Ice Brady. I'm looking forward to seeing Shade and Arnold step up to the plate a little more now that they have a year's worth of experience to build on during the off-season. Still, love the video. Keep up the good work! Go Huskies!

I am glad Paige said in an interview this is her last year. There shouldn’t be fans pretending otherwise now.

There seems to be a huge push in the fanbase to support Azzi Fudd. KK and Shade both just had better years than azzi’s best year. I hope people don’t forget to cheer for them.

Loved this video thank you!

Great commentary. Paige is 1 of 1 & deserves at least 1 championship under her belt, God-willing. Azzi, unfortunately seems to have knees that are so unstable we should only expect her to be playing at 70-80% effort per game.

Hard to start the day without a good cup of coffee and your commentary.

I’m admittedly a diehard South Carolina fan but I hope they remain healthy so that the match up with South Carolina is epic! Of course I’m rooting for South Carolina, but no one could ever make me not love Paige! Now that the over done Caitlin hype is out of the women’s NCAA it’s time to focus on player like Paige, Raven, Ashlyn, incoming freshman Joyce Edwards, and others who play on both ends of the floor. I hope Paige averages damn near a triple double! I’m more excited about this year of women’s basketball than last year. Good luck UCONN until you play us!

I refuse to get overly excited. Yeah in theory the team is loaded, but too many players are retiring from injury, so you never know how they will perform, especially in the fall.

Good video!

UCONN must overcome the annual injuries of some of basketball's best players. A major test for the team will be when it plays Dawn Staley's squad at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia.

I shouldn't say this, but I'm excited for the new season too. If Azzi develops and pairs well with Paige, it's gonna be lights out. You can't double both of them. I mean you can, but if you do our bigs will feast no matter who's playing, and with Ash quietly waiting in the wings for the odd three pointer plus the occasional rebound... Caroline (if she plays) Ashlynn and either KK or Kaitlyn, depending on who's starting, coming off the bench will be awesome. Assuming Jana and Sarah start, you've got Ice and Annaya sitting on the bench. It would be nice to see some ball pressure in the backcourt and to get the starters a breather. No more 40 minutes for anybody. I think you've hit it wrong with Nika. Yes, she was foul prone, and we lost a couple of games because she fouled out. But she was the one who got us there in the end, along with Paige and Aalyiah.

Well IMO which is much different then most, makeup of this years team is no different then since Paige arrived. I think Paige may have finally learned her lesson in the Iowa loss and she will dominate games start to finish. If all healthy I am looking forward to Paige, Chen, Azzi, Strong and the player everyone else has forgot Caroline. Only if she is healthy but she will make a huge difference if she is. I would think by now a decision would have been made by now if she isn't so I am assuming she is until I hear otherwise. KK and Ash are going to have to make an adjustment going from, 30+ to 15-20 MPG . Ice has to make a significant jump in her play and I also think that Jana is in the same boat Ice was last year. Jana has missed a whole year of practice and games. Right after season ended I saw where Griffin will not be ready until after 1 Jan, so we have to wait how that works out. Same with Patterson. Q will be fighting for minutes as will Cheli and Morgan. Like I said we have had this storyline since Paige. If all goes well Paige, Azzi and Caroline will lead the way in my scenario. I also read somewhere that Strong has been dealing with an injury. If that's true why is she playing right now? IMO she should be resting and taking care of herself. I think Paige and Chen will play 25+ MPG with he rest 15-25. Also would like to see them play SC at strength. Like Geno commented it's only Jun, let's wait and see what we got.

I think UConn and Notre Dame are going to be the dynamos of women's college basketball in 2024-25. Probably two of the best teams in history competing in the same year. Should be fun.

The depth may be what gets them over the top. With the exception of Paige getting injured, which would be horrible, UConn can absorb some injuries this season and still win it all.

South Carolina is probably still the favorite with UCONN, Southern Cal, UCLA certainly in the hunt. Texas and NC State probably not far behind.

Prayer of protection to all our girls.

Niki fouled out some but she was a lock down defender- best on the team- so you're wrong on that- question is who will fill her shoes with assits and defense? Ice showed something this year already- she is ready-. Gino will take care of the freshmen and make sure they are battle ready without having to rush them like KK and Ashlynn had to this year. Freshmen most of the time need a year especially with the disciplined defense and upbeat offense. Given all the talent on the bench, UConn will have unbelievable depth. It will come down to whose chemistry and skill set best gels with others. Health is the key and thye will be a threat for some years to come.

Chen will be a stabilizing force at PG. Strong/Griffin will be amazing. El Alfy will hold down the middle. And Bueckers/Fudd will dominate. Sprinkle on top of that Morgan Cheli, whom I think will be the huge surprise this year, and you've got a chance at winning it all. Shade/KK/Ziebell will also be great. Brady will be just oK (but better). I don't see Patterson on the floor much. Or Samuels.

Best coach for a team with all good players, past his prime

Paige has to want the ball and stop getting lost during games like she did against Iowa. Shoot the ball screamed Geno!

Ugh can November hurry up already!

Like your take on Caitlin not making Olympic team

I can't wait to be able to finally watch Azzi and Paige play in tandum! What a pair! Add to that a bench of some of the best players who ever played at UCONN - the winner of 11 National Championships!

Did you mention the transfer student from Princeton?

He should be happy, CC turned pro. CC frustrated SC's campaign for a 3rd straight title aside the breaking of it's perfect campaign for 182 days. CC defeated UCON in the '24 final four and frustrated LSU's quest fo a back-to-back title!!!!!

Yall sleeping pn aubrey griffin she going be unstopable her athleticism top tier

Can you feel the excitement?

You're 100% correct about Muhl, no loss at all. It's Edwards that this 2024-25 team can't replace. Strong, like Fudd, is highly overrated. Don't get excited 😅

Is caroline playing

we are over Azzi Dudd, bring on Sarah Strong, she is 10 times better than Dudd.

I think that now that Edwards; has moved on; injuries may drop a little ... lol

😂 can’t believe you had to insert Nika hate. Ignoring that Nika was the heart and soul of the team the last two years. Even though Mr Geno thought she should be the starting PG and be on the floor more than any player should be.

Appreciate your hard work. Nice take, but, I totally disagree with you about Nika. She is the reason they made it to the final four. The others as well, but she was instrumental. Brady is a head case. Samuels plays with an edge; she has a real chip on her shoulder; she should be great. Jana is lights out as we saw in the FIBA, OMGoodness she is a force. You can hear the fire in her voice and the fire in her countenance; she should be lights out. Strong is a big just coming in and bigs find out in a hurry it's way more physical inside at this level. She should beat out Brady easily. I'm one of those who feel Azzi is just too fragile so they'll really limit her minutes and with this group scoring shouldn't be a problem so she won't be that vital. For her sake, plus dad and mom's sake, I hope I'm wrong. Paige? You said it all. She is a phenom, always has been.

you are talking straight up bullshit about nika , wdym we should be excited that nika is gone, that dont make sense

Sadly, Azzi Fudd is broken; same genes as her mom. It started in high school. Two of her injuries were non-contact. She was embarrassed in the biggest games; turnovers, bad defense and bad shooting. Check the stats against Ohio State, South Carolina and NC State. She’s become a distraction and an accident waiting to happen. Time to look beyond. Related, what’s happening with Ducharme and Patterson? They were McDonalds All Americans. Ducharme was great her freshman year, playing on another all-injury team.

Uconn...where the only one who likes nen is the coach. Cant wait to watch wnba farm team....please add sarcasm.

UCONN Women Shooters? Best shooters ftom 3 point land? Paige Assi Sarah Ash Q * kk Caitlyn Aubrey * Ice * Go UCONN Sorry don’t know the freshmen players yet? I have Q, Ice and Aubrey as the best all around athletes.

No mention of Kaitlyn Chen, who will be the starting point guard this year. She's going to make a huge difference, just watch. Azzi Fudd, I've seen her take over games sometimes and at other times she stays ice cold. I don't think I've ever seen her play a full game consistently. I'm going to hold my breath that both her and Paige can stay healthy for at least one year. They remind me of Shea Ralph, who woulda, shoulda, coulda if not for all those knee injuries. Aaliyah Edwards was actually involved in some way in about half of their injuries over the past couple years. Probably just a coincidence but if UConn stays relatively healthy this year...Seriously though, her departure is going to put them in a situation where they have no experienced post players, even though Ice showed some signs at the end of the year. Historically, UConn post players have not developed very quickly. The post develops will be the key to how far they can go this season.

Azzi Fudd is overhyped and inconsistent. One game, she is hot, and the next game, she is cold. In big games, she doesn't show up for the most part.

Let's not forget about Caroline ducharme and Aubrey Griffin!