PODCAST

Chasing Perfection: A UConn WBB Podcast

UConn WBB Weekly

A UConn women"s basketball podcast chasingperfection.substack.com

sports basketball

All Episodes

47:07

Is it time to be worried about UConn? (Ep. 92)

Chasing Perfection: A UConn WBB Podcast ·

2023/02/23

UConn women’s basketball is hitting a rough patch at the worst possible time. The Huskies have just two games left in the regular season, yet more questions persist about the team than ever before after they fell to St. John’s on Tuesday.On this week’s episode, we discuss our level of worry with UConn right now, talk about what it needs to do to get back on the right track and look ahead to the next two weeks. We also recap the Huskies’ tight win over Creighton as well as Caroline Ducharme’s return,

43:34

Streaks die, the stretch run begins (Ep. 92)

Chasing Perfection: A UConn WBB Podcast ·

2023/02/14

UConn women’s basketball lost consecutive games for the first time since 1993 this past week, falling to South Carolina and Marquette. On this episode, we discuss whether or not that changes our view of the Huskies and how that affects their outlook the rest of the way. We also talk about the NCAA’s initial bracket reveal and look ahead to the upcoming games against Creighton and Villanova. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus

50:58

Do moral victories exist for UConn?

Chasing Perfection: A UConn WBB Podcast ·

2023/02/08

UConn women’s basketball played a closer-than-expected game against South Carolina and largely held its own. However, the Huskies lost, so does anything else really matter? We discuss that and more on this week’s episode. 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

58:06

Fatigue (almost) catches up to UConn (Ep. 90)

Chasing Perfection: A UConn WBB Podcast ·

2023/02/01

UConn women’s basketball’s lack of depth and brutal recent schedule almost caught up to it this past weekend. Almost. The Huskies narrowly escaped a second straight upset at the XL Center by Villanova thanks to one of their most impressive wins of the season. This week, we discuss that victory as well as UConn’s lopsided win at Tennessee, look at whether or not Geno Auriemma should be using his bench more, and preview the upcoming matchup with South Carolina. This is a public episode. If you would

65:57

All-American Aaliyah Edwards (Ep. 89)

Chasing Perfection: A UConn WBB Podcast ·

2023/01/25

Aaliyah Edwards kicked off the most important stretch of UConn’s regular season with a standout performance against Aneesah Morrow and DePaul, but now has two big games looming with Tennessee and Villanova. On this week’s episode, we break down the junior’s performance and discuss whether or not she’ll be an All-American. We also talk about the loss of Azzi Fudd (again), explain why Jana El Alfy arrived early and preview Tennessee and Villanova. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss

33:16

Groundhog Day for UConn (Ep. 88)

Chasing Perfection: A UConn WBB Podcast ·

2023/01/19

UConn women’s basketball played two games this week and its respective performances were on opposite ends of the spectrum: The Huskies were flat against Georgetown but put together one of their best efforts of the season against Seton Hall. We discuss those two contests, as well as what to make of Azzi Fudd’s right knee injury. We also reflect on Maya Moore’s career following her retirement. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus

40:03

What's UConn's ceiling? (Ep. 87)

Chasing Perfection: A UConn WBB Podcast ·

2023/01/11

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. 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

50:55

Pieces starting to fall into place for UConn (Ep. 86)

Chasing Perfection: A UConn WBB Podcast ·

2023/01/03

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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get

37:03

Heading into the holidays on a high note (Ep. 85)

Chasing Perfection: A UConn WBB Podcast ·

2022/12/22

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! 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

30:46

UConn's most far-fetched week yet (Ep. 84)

Chasing Perfection: A UConn WBB Podcast ·

2022/12/15

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 more remarkable 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. This is a public episode. If you would like to

60:11

The hits keep coming (Ep. 83)

Chasing Perfection: A UConn WBB Podcast ·

2022/12/07

UConn women’s basketball still can’t catch a break on the injury front. On Tuesday, the team announced Azzi Fudd will miss 3-6 weeks with a knee injury suffered in the loss to Notre Dame. This week, we discuss the implications of Fudd’s absence, who needs to step up and why the schedule works out in the Huskies’ favor. After that, we talk about UConn’s newest commitment, Allie Ziebell, and take a victory lap for being the first one on her. Finally, we wrap by looking the AP Poll and figuring out

47:13

Another trophy added to the collection (Ep. 82)

Chasing Perfection: A UConn WBB Podcast ·

2022/12/02

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. 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

50:24

The Azzi Fudd Era begins (Ep. 81)

Chasing Perfection: A UConn WBB Podcast ·

2022/11/16

UConn women’s basketball is through its first week. The Huskies are 2-0 after beating Northeastern in the opener followed by a big win over No. 3 Texas. On this week’s episode, we break down the victories, discuss Azzi Fudd’s rapid ascent to stardom (and why she’s barely scratching the surface), talk about Aubrey Griffin’s strong start and go through the other risers and fallers from the games. After that, we preview the upcoming matchup with No. 10 NC State. This is a public episode. If you would

54:35

The season predictions show (Ep. 80)

Chasing Perfection: A UConn WBB Podcast ·

2022/11/10

The season has finally arrived! On this week’s episode, we make our predictions for UConn’s 2022-23 campaign — such as the leading scorer, number of All-Americans and whether or not the Huskies will make it back to the final four. Along with that, we discuss Jana El Alfy, UConn’s surprise commitment, and the team’s exhibition vs. Kutztown. 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

46:13

The first (exhibition) game week of the season (Ep. 79)

Chasing Perfection: A UConn WBB Podcast ·

2022/11/02

This week, UConn women’s basketball will play a real game — an exhibition — but a real game nonetheless against Kutztown at the XL Center. So what should we expect from the Huskies?Well, they’ll be without freshman Ice Brady for the entire season after she suffered a knee injury and if the secret scrimmage against UMass is any indication, the offense will be ahead of the defense.On this week’s episode, we discuss all that, make a few predictions for the exhibition and also play a couple of new

67:15

The offseason is nearly over (Ep. 78)

Chasing Perfection: A UConn WBB Podcast ·

2022/10/26

The days left in UConn women’s basketball’s offseason are numbered. The Huskies have just a few weeks left until they open the season and the outlook for the team is starting to become clear.On this week’s episode, we discuss Geno Auriemma’s surprising optimism around the start of the practice, why Azzi Fudd is being crowned as UConn’s next superstar and whether the Huskies’ spot in the AP Preseason Poll is fair. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or

36:20

Bueckers is back; UConn makes a late addition (Ep. 77)

Chasing Perfection: A UConn WBB Podcast ·

2022/09/07

With the fall semester starting last week, the season feels like it’s almost here. The entire team is back on campus, workouts are re-starting and there’s a little less than two months to go until UConn’s first exhibition.On this week’s episode, we talk about Paige Bueckers’ decision to return to the Huskies in 2023-24, her first comments since tearing her ACL and what the future holds for her in Storrs. After that, we break down Inês Bettencourt, UConn’s new addition, and explain why that doesn’t

29:23

Emergency Podcast: Paige Bueckers is out for the year...

Chasing Perfection: A UConn WBB Podcast ·

2022/08/04

On Wednesday, UConn announced that Paige Bueckers will miss the entire 2022-23 season after tearing her ACL in a pickup game. We convened an emergency podcast to react to the news, discuss what this means for the Huskies and debate whether we’ve seen the last of Bueckers in Storrs. 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

56:40

UConn's non-conference schedule, recruiting news and...

Chasing Perfection: A UConn WBB Podcast ·

2022/07/21

This week, we found some time between our summer travels to record a new episode. We discuss UConn’s non-conference schedule and explain why it’s close to perfect, look at some of the matchups we’re most excited for and complain further about Florida State’s inclusion on the slate.After that, we get into Qadence Samuels, the Huskies’ newest commitment, and provide a scouting report on her, fellow commit KK Arnold and other players that impressed at Nike Nationals in Chicago last week. A new

42:39

Did UConn add enough to its roster this offseason?...

Chasing Perfection: A UConn WBB Podcast ·

2022/06/23

The busiest part of UConn women’s basketball’s offseason is nearly over. The Huskies will soon wrap up summer workouts and any remaining news should be announced before July.On this week’s episode, we break down UConn’s matchups with Florida State and Maryland this upcoming season and take an early look at some of the other non-conference opponents.After that, we discuss the state of the Huskies’ roster after Geno Auriemma said there’s only a “remote” chance the team adds another player and debate

81 results

Chasing Perfection: A UConn WBB Podcast

All Episodes

Similar Podcasts

Keeping Karlsson Fantasy Hockey Podcast

Elan Dubrofsky and Brian Kom

Daily Fantasy Sports by Ship It Nation

Ship It Nation

Fantasy Football Today

CBS Sports, Fantasy Football, FFT, NFL,...

Bring The Pain

Heat00veride

ESPN SportsCenter Update

ESPN