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Bueckers Deflects Relationship Questions, Emphasizes Professionalism with Azzi Fudd on Wings
sports1 month ago

Bueckers Deflects Relationship Questions, Emphasizes Professionalism with Azzi Fudd on Wings

Paige Bueckers opened Dallas Wings media day by addressing her off-court relationship with Azzi Fudd, saying it’s private and that the two will stay professional on and off the court. The former UConn stars are now Wings teammates after Fudd was drafted No. 1 in 2026 and Bueckers went No. 1 in 2025, and they stressed that their relationship has no bearing on basketball as they prepare for a preseason game against the Indiana Fever.

via Hartford Courant|
#azzi-fudd#dallas-wings#paige-bueckers
Mullins’ Return Elevates UConn to No. 2 in CBS’s 2026-27 Preseason Top 25 And 1
sports1 month ago

Mullins’ Return Elevates UConn to No. 2 in CBS’s 2026-27 Preseason Top 25 And 1

Michigan remains No. 1 and UConn moves up to No. 2 in Version 8 of CBS Sports’ preseason Top 25 And 1 for 2026-27, boosted by Braylon Mullins opting to return and Duke transfer Nikolas Khamenia; the piece argues NIL/revenue-sharing are enabling players to stay in college longer and shaping rosters around returning stars and key transfers, which strengthens top programs and the sport overall.

via CBS Sports|
#college-basketball#nil#preseason-rankings
Azzi Fudd Goes No. 1 to Dallas as UConn's Championship Run Sparks 2026 WNBA Hype
sports1 month ago

Azzi Fudd Goes No. 1 to Dallas as UConn's Championship Run Sparks 2026 WNBA Hype

Dallas Wings selected Azzi Fudd with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft, crowning a breakout 2025-26 season at UConn that followed injury-plagued years; she averaged 17.3 points and shot 44.7% from three as UConn won the 2025 NCAA title, and while some see her ceiling as a shooting floor-spacer rather than a two-way star, her pro potential remains high and fans reacted eagerly.

via Bleacher Report|
#2026-draft#azzi-fudd#basketball
Bueckers Beams as Fudd Goes No. 1 to Wings, Reuniting UConn Duo
sports1 month ago

Bueckers Beams as Fudd Goes No. 1 to Wings, Reuniting UConn Duo

Azzi Fudd was drafted first overall by the Dallas Wings in the 2026 WNBA draft, reuniting with Paige Bueckers—their UConn teammates and romantically linked—who flashed a big smile and clapped on the orange carpet as Fudd held Bueckers’ Dallas jersey. Fudd expressed excitement to play with Paige in the pros, and several former Huskies attended the event; Geno Auriemma was not present due to attending a celebration of life.

via New York Post|
#azzi-fudd#dallas-wings#paige-bueckers
Cable keeps drawing for NCAA title as Michigan edges UConn
sports1 month ago

Cable keeps drawing for NCAA title as Michigan edges UConn

Michigan’s 2026 NCAA men’s basketball championship drew 18.3 million viewers (8.8 rating) across TBS, TNT, truTV and HBO Max, down modestly in rating but up in viewers from last year, making it the most-watched title game since 2019 and the second straight cable-exclusive final to rise year over year. Nielsen’s new Big Data methodology complicates year-to-year comparisons, but the broader tournament still averaged 10.9 million viewers per window, up 7% from 2025.

via Sports Media Watch|
#cable-tv-ratings#march-madness-ratings#michigan-wolverines
Paige Bueckers Labels Geno-Staley Feud ‘Unfortunate’ After Final Four Drama
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Paige Bueckers Labels Geno-Staley Feud ‘Unfortunate’ After Final Four Drama

Paige Bueckers called the Geno Auriemma–Dawn Staley sideline confrontation after UConn’s Final Four loss “unfortunate,” noting the strong basketball on display should’ve been the focus. Auriemma apologized for his postgame actions and later addressed Staley directly, while Staley urged moving on. The Huskies’ loss ended a 54-game win streak and handed South Carolina the chance to reach the national title game against UCLA, which ultimately ended in UCLA’s win. Bueckers visited the Huskies afterward to offer support and reflect on a disappointing finish for the program.

via Sports Illustrated|
#dawn-staley#geno-auriemma#paige-bueckers
Hurley-Ayers moment sparks online chatter after UConn’s Final Four-clinching shot
sports1 month ago

Hurley-Ayers moment sparks online chatter after UConn’s Final Four-clinching shot

After Braylon Mullins' game-winning 30-plus foot shot gave UConn a 73-72 win over Duke, Dan Hurley appeared to lean in toward referee Roger Ayers, prompting online speculation about a technical foul. Ayers and ESPN analyst Seth Greenberg said nothing happened; Hurley and Ayers reportedly discussed the moment and maintain mutual respect. The moment became a social-media talking point, but the Huskies still advanced to the Final Four with the win, leaving Duke to regroup after a controversial final possession.

via New York Post|
#dan-hurley#duke-blue-devils#march-madness-2026
Hill: Mullins' finish could be the new Laettner moment
sports1 month ago

Hill: Mullins' finish could be the new Laettner moment

Grant Hill, calling CBS/TNT’s NCAA Tournament broadcast with Ian Eagle and Bill Raftery, described UConn's 73–72 farewell to Duke as one of the most chaotic and thrilling finishes in tournament history and suggested Braylon Mullins’ deflection and late shot could be the new Laettner moment. Hill connected the sequence to his own 1992 pass to Christian Laettner for 'The Shot,' saying the finish was epic and worth remembering for years, especially if UConn advances to a title run.

via The New York Times|
#braylon-mullins#duke-blue-devils#grant-hill
Mullins’ 35-Foot Miracle Seals UConn’s Elite Eight Comeback Against Duke
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Mullins’ 35-Foot Miracle Seals UConn’s Elite Eight Comeback Against Duke

Braylon Mullins hit a 35-foot game-winner with 0.4 seconds left to cap a dramatic Elite Eight comeback that toppled Duke and sent UConn to the Final Four, a moment many compared to the iconic Laettner shot. Down big early, the Huskies staged a late rally, with Mullins creating the decisive sequence after a Duke defensive miscue as Dan Hurley’s fiery leadership helped pull off one of the tournament’s most unforgettable finishes.

via The New York Times|
#braylon-mullins#duke-blue-devils#elite-eight
UConn’s late surge stuns Duke as Scheyer points to turnovers
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UConn’s late surge stuns Duke as Scheyer points to turnovers

Duke led by 15 at halftime but collapsed late, committing 13 turnovers (eight in the second half) that allowed UConn to score 20 points off turnovers. Braylon Mullins hit the go-ahead 3 with about 10 seconds left after Cayden Boozer’s deflected pass, sealing a 73–72 win. Coach Jon Scheyer said the loss wasn’t one play but a series of mistakes that put Duke in that position. Duke finishes 35–3 but remains without a title, while UConn advances to the Final Four to face Illinois, marking another postseason heartbreak for Duke despite a stellar season.

via New York Post|
#college-basketball#duke-blue-devils#march-madness-2026
Jordan’s Furniture Bets on UConn Run, Promising Free Furniture if Both Teams Reach the Finals
business1 month ago

Jordan’s Furniture Bets on UConn Run, Promising Free Furniture if Both Teams Reach the Finals

Jordan’s Furniture ran a promo offering free furniture to customers who bought items Jan. 20–Mar. 1 if both UConn men’s and women’s teams reach the national championship games. After Sunday’s wins by the women over Notre Dame and the men over Duke, UConn is one win away from the finals, potentially triggering the payout for four customers. The retailer has insured the potential cost, a tactic it previously used in a 2007 World Series promotion that cost about $30 million and generated publicity and sales. The women’s team faces the winner of South Carolina vs. TCU and the men play Illinois next as the promotion nears its outcome.

via New York Post|
#business#insurance#jordans-furniture