Chasing Perfection: A UConn WBB Podcast

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Chasing Perfection: A UConn WBB Podcast

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

  1. UConn loads up in the portal (again) (Ep. 145)

    MAY 23

    UConn loads up in the portal (again) (Ep. 145)

    UConn filled its final roster spot by making one last addition: USC transfer guard Kayleigh Heckel. The Huskies are officially locked and loaded in their quest to repeat. In this episode, we get into why they look like runaway national title favorites, talk about the lingering areas of concern and discuss how Heckel fits into the team. 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

    45 min
  2. UConn loads up in the portal (Ep. 144)

    MAY 15

    UConn loads up in the portal (Ep. 144)

    UConn’s 2025-26 roster got a significant upgrade with the addition of Wisconsin transfer Serah Williams. On this episode, we get into why the Huskies are only adding to their surplus, look at how this move transforms for the team and discuss whether they’re changing their style of play in a post-Paige Bueckers world. We also talk about the team’s interest in USC guard Kayleigh Heckel, the new additions to the schedule, staff changes and Sue Bird’s new role. We wrap up with a preview of the upcoming WNBA season. 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

    57 min
  3. Paige Bueckers goes No. 1 overall in WNBA Draft (Ep. 143)

    APR 16

    Paige Bueckers goes No. 1 overall in WNBA Draft (Ep. 143)

    The WNBA Draft has come and gone while the offseason officially kicked off for UConn this week. We discuss Paige Bueckers going No. 1 overall to the Dallas Wings and explain why that doesn’t feel as dire as it did six months ago, then get into Kaitlyn Chen and Aubrey Griffin’s respective landing spots. We also talk about Qadence Samuels’ decision to transfer and look at who the Huskies could potentially add. 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

    29 min
  4. UConn wins long-elusive national championship (Ep. 142)

    APR 9

    UConn wins long-elusive national championship (Ep. 142)

    After a nine-year drought, UConn is back on top after winning the 2025 national championship. On this first-ever post-title edition of Chasing Perfection, we talk about how the Huskies’ dominance in the Final Four proves they still run the sport, why Azzi Fudd was the perfect pick for most outstanding player, Sarah Strong’s incredible run, Geno’s coaching job and more. We also make a few way-too-early predictions for next season and discuss where Paige Bueckers fits among the program’s all-time greats. Lastly, we want to thank everyone who tuned in this past season, whether you’ve been listening since the start or only found us recently. We appreciate all the support and are already looking ahead to next year. 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 min
  5. UConn destroys UCLA, moves on to national championship (Ep. 141)

    APR 5

    UConn destroys UCLA, moves on to national championship (Ep. 141)

    UConn women’s basketball is back in the national championship after a 34-point beatdown of UCLA in the national semifinal. On this episode, we break down the Huskies’ historic win and then preview the title game against South Carolina. 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

    18 min
  6. Paige Bueckers takes over Spokane (Ep. 140)

    APR 3

    Paige Bueckers takes over Spokane (Ep. 140)

    UConn punched its ticket to the Final Four thanks in part to an all-time performance from Paige Bueckers in the regional rounds. She set a program NCAA Tournament record with 40 points against Oklahoma then followed it up with a 31-point outing in an Elite Eight win over USC. On this episode, we talk about why Bueckers has been so good and how it’s different than past success. We also recap the weekend in Spokane, look ahead to the Final Four and explain why we think the nightcap on Friday is the real national championship game. 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 min
  7. UConn steamrolls through the first two rounds (Ep. 139)

    MAR 26

    UConn steamrolls through the first two rounds (Ep. 139)

    UConn women’s basketball is through to the Sweet Sixteen after winning its first NCAA Tournament games by a combined 103 points. We dig into the victories over Arkansas State and South Dakota State, discuss whether anyone can stop Paige Bueckers and explain why the Huskies’ fate is in their hands alone. We also preview the regionals, talk about the devastating injury to JuJu Watkins and take a quick look ahead to next season after Azzi Fudd announced her return. 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

    51 min
  8. Is this UConn's year? (Ep. 138)

    MAR 19

    Is this UConn's year? (Ep. 138)

    The NCAA Tournament is here. The bracket is out and UConn knows its path to a 12th national championship. The headline matchup is a potential Elite Eight rematch with USC, though there’s plenty of other intriguing storylines around the field. This week, we preview March Madness, run through each round and make our predictions for how the next month will pan out. 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

    55 min
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