Chasing Perfection: A UConn WBB Podcast

<p>UConn is in the midst of a rough patch, struggling to two ugly victories at Marquette and Villanova. The Huskies scored their fewest points of the season on Saturday and then came away with their narrowest victory in Big East play. This week, we discuss whether their recent performance is cause for concern, get into what’s gone wrong and explain why this stretch might not be a bad thing long-term. We also get into what UConn needs to improve before the postseason, the selection committee’s first top 16 reveal and other various news and notes.</p><p>Chasing Perfection is presented by the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.uconnwbbweekly.com/upgrade">UConn WBB Weekly</a>. Sign up to get the best coverage of the Huskies all season long.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://chasingperfection.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">chasingperfection.substack.com</a>

<p>UConn got exactly what it needed in its final non-conference game of the season. The Huskies battled past Tennessee in a win far closer than the final score indicates. They found themselves in their first tight contest since November and had to handle being behind at points in both the second and third quarters. Geno Auriemma also spoke about his late-career evolution, Azzi Fudd has emerged as a complete player and the stretch run of the regular season is on.</p><p>Chasing Perfection is presented by the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.uconnwbbweekly.com/upgrade">UConn WBB Weekly</a>. Sign up to get the best coverage of the Huskies all season long.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://chasingperfection.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">chasingperfection.substack.com</a>

<p>On this week’s episode, I take a long victory lap after <a target="_blank" href="https://www.uconnwbbweekly.com/p/inside-allie-ziebell-big-night-against-xavier">Allie Ziebell’s monster game against Xavier</a> and explain the origins of the bit. We also talk about UConn’s uneven performances of late and discuss whether there should be any concern over Azzi Fudd’s shooting struggles. Lastly, we preview Sunday’s matchup against Tennessee in Hartford.</p><p>Chasing Perfection is presented by the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.uconnwbbweekly.com/upgrade">UConn WBB Weekly</a>. Sign up to get the best coverage of the Huskies all season long.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://chasingperfection.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">chasingperfection.substack.com</a>

<p>UConn breezed through its toughest stretch in the new year, dispatching second-place Villanova with ease and then notching its largest margin of victory ever against Notre Dame. We talk about KK Arnold’s continued ascent after playing the best game of her career on Monday, Sarah Strong hitting 1,000 career points and Ashlynn Shade quietly putting together another good performance. We also discuss the Huskies’ 2015 and 2016 national championship teams, get into the latest updates on Morgan Cheli and Ice Brady, then take a deep dive into bracketology and future schedules.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://chasingperfection.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">chasingperfection.substack.com</a>

<p>UConn women’s basketball hasn’t been at top form out of the winter break, though that’s not necessarily a bad thing. We explain why and also get into KK Arnold’s value shining through after missing a game, Jana El Alfy’s recent emergence and more. We also dive into Bracketology for the first time this season.</p><p>Chasing Perfection is presented by the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.uconnwbbweekly.com/upgrade">UConn WBB Weekly</a>. Sign up to get the best coverage of the Huskies all season long.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://chasingperfection.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_1">chasingperfection.substack.com</a>