about 1 month ago

Paige Bueckers Says Sarah Strong’s Biggest Leap Has Been Her Voice

Bueckers said Strong’s growth isn’t just in the box score. “The thing that stands out to me the most is her vocalness and her willingness to use her voice,” she said. Paige added that Strong now leads huddles, holds teammates accountable, and earns that respect because “she doesn’t demand anything of anybody else that she doesn’t do herself.”

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Sarah Strong Calls UConn’s Championship Run a Team Achievement

Fresh off winning the Naismith Women’s Player of the Year award, Strong made sure the spotlight stayed shared. “It’s definitely a great honor,” she said, but added she’s “very proud of my teammates for kind of helping me get here.” The UConn sophomore also said her role is simple: “Whatever my team needs me to do, I’m going to do.”

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Andraya Carter Says Raven Johnson Is Winning Over WNBA GMs

Carter said Johnson’s stock has climbed with decision-makers across the league. “I’ve talked to a few GMs,” she said, adding one told her flatly, “Man, I love Raven.” Carter pointed to Johnson’s offensive growth, leadership, defense, and winning profile, saying there’s now “really not anything that they’re not impressed with” about South Carolina’s guard.

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Rori Harmon Built Texas With Vic Schaefer, Says Job Isn’t Done Yet

Harmon said Schaefer’s pitch was never vague during recruiting. “He told me that I could start here. We can start together,” she said on SportsCenter, adding he promised she could “build a legacy” at Texas. Five years later, that bond has held through the Longhorns’ rise, but Harmon made clear one thing still matters most: “The job’s not finished.”

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Geno Auriemma Brings UConn Back to Diana Taurasi Territory in Phoenix

Ahead of the Final Four, Auriemma said Phoenix already feels like Taurasi’s stage. “I had dinner with Dee last night, and in typical Dee fashion, she’s the story,” he said, noting UConn even practiced at her facility with “her logo on the court.” Geno then called Taurasi “the greatest basketball player to ever play college basketball.”

By Raahib Singh

about 1 month ago

Cameron Brink Hesitates Approaching "GOAT" A'ja Wilson For A Mini-Interview

Despite Cameron Brink having been in the WNBA for two seasons, approaching A'ja still feels like a tall task. When indulging in a trend with Rickea and Rae, she hesitated in doing the same with Wilson. "She's busy, she's busy. Trying to make me say mamacita to the GOAT," said Cam. She eventually approached Wilson and they shared a laugh.

By Samir Mehdi

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