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Connecticut Sun enter new era in 2025 with introduction of head coach Rachid Meziane The Connecticut Sun began a new era of the franchise on Thursday with the official introduction of first-year head coach Rachid Meziane.

Rachid Meziane's first week in CT came with constant meetings & culture shock after leaving his home in France, but the Sun coach is all in on his new challenge.

“To learn to swim, you have to go to the swimming pool, so I’m getting in the pool as much as possible.”
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UConn women’s basketball star Azzi Fudd likely out for top-10 matchup vs. Notre Dame with minor knee sprain UConn star Azzi Fudd will miss the Huskies’ top-10 matchup vs. Notre Dame after suffering a minor sprain in her right knee on Saturday.

UConn star Azzi Fudd suffered a minor right knee sprain in the Huskies’ win over Louisville that will keep her out foe at least this week, according to Geno Auriemma.

The latest on her status, plus updates on Ayanna Patterson, Aubrey Griffin and Caroline Ducharme:
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Freshman Sarah Strong continues rise to stardom; why UConn’s Geno Auriemma compares her to Breanna Stewart With 21 points and eight rebounds in UConn’s 85-52 rout of No. 22 Louisville, it’s easy to forget that Sarah Strong is only a freshman.

When Sarah Strong is on the court, it's easy to forget she's only a freshman.

Her most rookie moment in a 21-point outing for UConn vs. No. 22 Louisville came after the game, when Paige Bueckers made a reference to 'Go Go Gadget' that bewildered the 18-year-old:
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The Cleary family traveled nearly 3,000 miles to the Baha Mar Women’s Championship just to see Paige Bueckers & Azzi Fudd play together in person.

UConn’s long-awaited backcourt duo made the trip well worth it, leading the Huskies to the tournament title:
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After making first 3-pointer, UConn star Azzi Fudd finds new confidence at Baha Mar Women’s Championship After hitting her first 3-pointer since her ACL tear against Oregon State, UConn star Azzi Fudd is finding new confidence at the Baha Mar Women’s Championship.

Azzi Fudd wasn’t happy it took her 8 attempts, but seeing her first 3-pointer fall vs Oregon State was a moment of joyful relief for UConn women’s basketball.

In just 2 games back from an ACL tear, Fudd is rediscovering her confidence on both ends of the floor:
www.courant.com/2024/11/27/a...

Aura 📈

Gameday vibes in Nassau 🌞

Azzi Fudd makes poetic return from ACL tear as UConn celebrates Geno Auriemma’s 40th season, wins record UConn star Azzi Fudd made her 2024-25 debut in poetic fashion, on the night Geno Auriemma became the winningest coach in college basketball.

Amid UConn's unprecedented rash of injuries, Geno Auriemma often wondered if the adversity was an a omen telling him to walk away.

But Wednesday was a beacon of hope for the Huskies, a celebration of Auriemma's continued longevity on the night of Azzi Fudd's return:
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Why associate head coach Chris Dailey has stayed with UConn women’s basketball, Geno Auriemma for 40 years Geno Auriemma has been the face of UConn women’s basketball for 40 years, but associate head coach Chris Dailey is just as essential to the Huskies’ success.

Chris Dailey fielded several offers to leave UConn for head coach jobs but always found herself drawn back to Storrs. 40 years later, her partnership with Geno Auriemma carries an unmatched legacy.

"The longer I stayed here, the more I knew this was a special place.”
www.courant.com/2024/11/19/w...

Paige Bueckers you are unreal

UConn coach Geno Auriemma can tie career wins record vs. North Carolina and he’s more surprised than anyone UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma can tie Tara Vanderveer’s career wins record with a victory at North Carolina on Friday.

Good morning from Greensboro! Tonight, Geno Auriemma can tie Tara Vanderveer as the winningest coach in college basketball history with a victory over UNC.

Nine months ago, he said "with a great deal of certainty" that it was a record he'd never hold:
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*deep breaths y'all*

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