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Cole Stefan
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WBB for UConn On3/Rivals || Formerly Daily Campus Sports, UCTV Sports and WHUS Storrs

Wilton High School and UConn alum

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“To be rewarded with something like this, you cannot really even put it into words.”

UConn Women's Basketball captured their 12th national title with an emotional 82-59 victory over South Carolina in Tampa Sunday afternoon.

My story for UConn Rivals.

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Back on the throne: UConn Women’s Hoops capture 12th national championship
UConn captured their 12 national championship, their first since 2016, with an 82-59 win over South Carolina in Tampa.
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Today is a huge day for UConn Athletics in the state of Connecticut.

2 p.m. - No. 13-seeded UConn Men's Soccer vs. Cornell (Storrs)

2:30 p.m. - No. 1 UConn Women's Basketball vs. Utah (Uncasville)

6 p.m. - No. 3 UConn Men's Basketball vs. Bryant (Storrs)

Buckle up.
November 23, 2025 at 4:51 PM
No. 1 UConn held off No. 6 Michigan's comeback efforts in a 72-69 victory in the Invesco QQQ Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase at Mohegan Sun Arena.

I highlight some of the notable takeaways I observed from Friday night's classic for UConn On3.

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Takeaways from No. 1 UConn Women's Hoops' down-to-the-wire victory over No. 6 Michigan
What were some of the key observations from No. 1 UConn's wild and heart-wrenching 72-69 triumph over No. 6 Michigan at Mohegan Sun Arena?
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November 22, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Blanca Quiñonez recorded 18 points, four boards, two steals, and a block against Ohio State Sunday.

That outing resulted in Big East Freshman of the Week honors, but it might not be the only award Quiñonez wins this season.

I explain how for UConn On3.

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The extraordinarily special start to Blanca Quiñonez’s college career
Blanca Quiñonez shone against Ohio State on Sunday. How might her first real taste of college basketball set up the rest of her first season?
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November 21, 2025 at 2:22 PM
UConn added to its 2026 class with the signing of Serbian guard Jovana Popovic earlier today.

Popovic, the 2024-25 First League of Serbia MVP, is averaging 26.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 7.2 assists with ZKK Art Basket this year.

My story for UConn On3.

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UConn Women’s Basketball adds 2026 guard Jovana Popovic from Serbia
UConn added a league MVP to its 2026 recruiting class on Thursday afternoon with the signing of Serbian guard Jovana Popovic.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM
UConn basketball has two top 10 games in three days this week.

November 19, Men's - No. 4 Arizona vs. No. 3 UConn

November 21, Women's - No. 6 Michigan vs. No. 1 UConn
November 17, 2025 at 9:25 PM
UConn women's basketball remains at No. 1 with 28 first-place votes.

Ranked opponents (upcoming and already played) on UConn's schedule:

No. 6 Michigan
No. 11 USC
No. 15 Tennessee
No. 19 Iowa
No. 21 Louisville
No. 24 Notre Dame
Ohio State (RV)
November 17, 2025 at 9:23 PM
“If she wanted to, this would be a normal night for her.”

Sarah Strong recorded 29 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists, 5 steals, and 3 blocks (with a plus-minus of plus-41) as No. 1 UConn topped Ohio State 100-68 in Hartford Sunday.

My story for UConn On3.

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Strong’s triple-double watch helps No. 1 UConn Women’s Hoops best Buckeyes in Hartford
Sarah Strong recorded 29 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists, three blocks and five steals as No. 1 UConn beat Ohio State 100-68 in Hartford.
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November 16, 2025 at 10:21 PM
No. 1 UConn collected 25 steals and forced more turnovers (36) than points allowed (31) as they breezed past Loyola Chicago 85-31 in Storrs.

I highlight the notable takeaways that I observed for UConn On3.

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Takeaways from UConn Women's Hoops' 54-point win against Loyola Chicago
From overall team defense to one player, what were some of the key observations from No. 1 UConn's 85-31 victory against Loyola Chicago?
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November 13, 2025 at 2:27 PM
For the first time this season (exhibitions included), No. 1 UConn will face a Division I team that is not from the ACC.

The Huskies' three-game homestand continues against the A-10's Loyola Chicago Ramblers tonight in Storrs.

My preview for UConn On3.

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Gameday Central: No. 1 UConn welcomes Loyola Chicago to Storrs
No. 1 UConn continues its three-game homestand with a midweek bout against the Atlantic 10's Loyola Chicago Ramblers at Gampel Pavilion.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:43 PM
UConn women's basketball remains at No. 1 with 30 first-place votes.

Ranked opponents (upcoming and already played) on UConn's schedule:
No. 8 USC
No. 12 Tennessee
No. 14 Michigan
No. 18 Notre Dame
No. 21 Iowa
No. 22 Louisville
Ohio State (RV)
November 10, 2025 at 5:28 PM
UConn led 29-23 with 6:19 left in the first half.

They went into the locker room up 24 points.

Led by Azzi Fudd, the Huskies closed the half on a 22-4 run, paving the way for their 99-67 win over Florida State on banner night.

My story for UConn On3.

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No. 1 UConn Women’s Hoops raise 12th title banner; smothers Florida State in Storrs
UConn ended the first half on a 22-4 run, helping them bury Florida State 99-67 on a night where they unveiled their 12th championship banner.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Sarah Strong started her sophomore year like this: 21 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 blocks, 2 steals.

Strong's final two made field goals in the game's last two minutes helped No. 1 UConn hold off No. 20 Louisville 79-66 in Annapolis.

My story from last night for UConn On3.
No. 1 UConn opened the season on a 14-1 run, led by as much as 28 points, and survived a second-half rally for a 79-66 victory in their season opener against No. 20 Louisville in the Armed Forces Classic at the U.S. Naval Academy.

My story for UConn On3.

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No. 1 UConn Women’s Hoops holds off No. 20 Louisville’s second-half rally in season opener
No. 1 UConn withstood a second-half storm from No. 20 Louisville to secure a 79-66 win in the Armed Forces Classic at the U.S. Naval Academy.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:33 PM
No. 1 UConn opened the season on a 14-1 run, led by as much as 28 points, and survived a second-half rally for a 79-66 victory in their season opener against No. 20 Louisville in the Armed Forces Classic at the U.S. Naval Academy.

My story for UConn On3.

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No. 1 UConn Women’s Hoops holds off No. 20 Louisville’s second-half rally in season opener
No. 1 UConn withstood a second-half storm from No. 20 Louisville to secure a 79-66 win in the Armed Forces Classic at the U.S. Naval Academy.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:18 AM
UConn begins the 2025-26 season tomorrow night in Annapolis against No. 20 Louisville.

Where do the Cardinals and each of the Huskies' other 10 non-conference teams stack up on their schedule?

I answer that question with my rankings for UConn On3.

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Ranking UConn Women’s Hoops’ non-conference games
UConn faces 11 non-Big East schools starting tomorrow evening in Annapolis. Where does each opponent rank on the Huskies' 2025-26 schedule?
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November 3, 2025 at 5:08 PM
UConn on the Basketball Hall of Fame preseason watch lists:

Bob Cousy (Point Guard) - Silas Demary Jr.
Jerry West (Shooting Guard) - Solo Ball
Julius Erving (Small Forward) - Braylon Mullins
Karl Malone (Power Forward) - Alex Karaban
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Center)- Tarris Reed Jr.
October 31, 2025 at 8:54 PM
This month, UConn played in multiple exhibitions for the first time since 2019.

But will the roster rotations and roles in those games be the same when the regular season begins Tuesday?

I predict what the Huskies' lineup might look like for UConn On3.

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Predicting UConn Women’s Hoops’ lineup for the 2025-26 season
Based off of practices and two preseason exhibitions, what could the Huskies' lineup and depth chart look like for the 2025-26 season?
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October 31, 2025 at 1:52 PM
UConn concluded its two-game exhibition slate with a 105-39 win over the Southern Connecticut State Owls yesterday afternoon at the PeoplesBank Arena.

I highlight some of the notable takeaways I observed from the Huskies' preseason finale for the UConn Report.

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Takeaways from UConn Women's Hoops exhibition win over Southern Connecticut State
What were some of the highlights and key observations from UConn's 105-39 exhibition victory against Southern Connecticut State?
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October 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
For the first time since the 2010-11 season, UConn women's basketball will defend its national title as a member of the Big East.

I explain what it means to the conference's coaches and players to face the Huskies as the reigning champs for UConn On3.

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Big East coaches and players explain what it means to face the defending national champions
Just what does it mean to the Big East coaches and players to face defending champion UConn women's basketball in conference play?
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October 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
It's only fitting that the first NBA game on NBC in 23 years absolutely delivered.

Rockets-Thunder was absolutely ELECTRIC!
October 22, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong, along with Geno Auriemma, will represent the UConn women's basketball team at Big East Media Day on Tuesday.

Alex Karaban, Tarris Reed Jr., and Solo Ball, along with Dan Hurley will represent the men's team.
October 18, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Ranked opponents on UConn WBB's schedule:
No. 8 Tennessee
No. 13 Michigan
No. 15 Notre Dame
No. 18 USC
No. 20 Louisville
No. 21 Iowa
Ohio State (RV)
October 14, 2025 at 5:35 PM
UConn Women's Basketball is ranked No. 1 in the preseason poll for the first time since the 2017-18 season.

The last time the Huskies held the nation's No. 1 ranking going into a game (which was in 2021), Azzi Fudd and Caroline Ducharme were high school seniors.
October 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
UConn made two of its final 11 shots in the first half.

Azzi Fudd turned the team's offensive mojo around, burying five three-pointers in the third quarter and helping the Huskies beat Boston College 84-67 in Monday's exhibition.

My story for UConn On3.

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Fudd’s five threes guide UConn Women’s Hoops’ exhibition win over Boston College
Azzi Fudd buried five three-pointers in the second half as UConn defeated Boston College 84-67 in an exhibition at Mohegan Sun Arena.
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October 13, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Although it may be an exhibition, UConn basketball returns today.

The women’s team plays at 2 p.m., the men’s team will follow at 7 p.m.
October 13, 2025 at 1:32 PM
UConn women’s basketball enters the season with three point guards: KK Arnold, Kayleigh Heckel and Kelis Fisher.

Their talents combined give the Huskies a major advantage at a critical position.

I explain how this trio can be utilized for the UConn Report.

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A deep dig into UConn’s point guard pack
The talents of KK Arnold, Kayleigh Heckel, and Kelis Fisher combined could give defending champion UConn one of its deepest point guard rooms.
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October 8, 2025 at 1:28 PM