Chasing Perfection: A UConn WBB Podcast

Reflecting on UConn's 2025-26 season

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The offseason is in full swing. Last week, Geno Auriemma met with the media to talk about his altercation with Dawn Staley, Sarah Strong's health and ...

Making sense of UConn's loss to South Carolina (Ep. 167)

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

UConn’s season is over. Despite entering the Final Four on a 54-game winning streak, the Huskies went down at the hands of South Carolina in the nat...

Making sense of UConn's loss to South Carolina (Ep. 167)

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

UConn’s season is over. Despite entering the Final Four on a 54-game winning streak, the Huskies went down at the hands of South Carolina in the nat...

Rapid Recap: UConn shut down by South Carolina in Final Four

04 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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Rapid Recap: UConn shut down by South Carolina in Final Four

04 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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Final Four preview (Ep. 166)

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

UConn punched its ticket to Phoenix after a hard-fought weekend in the regionals and now stands two wins away from a 13th national championship. This ...

Final Four preview (Ep. 166)

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

UConn punched its ticket to Phoenix after a hard-fought weekend in the regionals and now stands two wins away from a 13th national championship. This ...

Rapid Recap: UConn slogs its way to the Final Four

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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Rapid Recap: UConn slogs its way to the Final Four

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chasingperfection.substack.c...

Rapid Recap: UConn shuts down UNC in Sweet Sixteen, 63-42

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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Rapid Recap: UConn shuts down UNC in Sweet Sixteen, 63-42

28 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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UConn cruises through the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

UConn is through to the Sweet Sixteen after cruising through the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. This week, we break down the Huskies’ demo...

UConn cruises through the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

UConn is through to the Sweet Sixteen after cruising through the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament. This week, we break down the Huskies’ demo...

Rapid Recap: UConn destroys Syracuse, advances to the Sweet Sixteen

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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Rapid Recap: UConn destroys Syracuse, advances to the Sweet Sixteen

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chasingperfection.substack.c...

Making our NCAA Tournament picks (Ep. 164)

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The NCAA Tournament is officially here and on Saturday, UConn will begin its quest to repeat as national champion. This week, we break down the Huskie...

Making our NCAA Tournament picks (Ep. 164)

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The NCAA Tournament is officially here and on Saturday, UConn will begin its quest to repeat as national champion. This week, we break down the Huskie...

Big East Tournament and bracketology (Ep. 163)

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

UConn ran through the Big East Tournament with three big wins and now turns its attention to March Madness. On this episode, we break down the Huskies...

Big East Tournament and bracketology (Ep. 163)

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

UConn ran through the Big East Tournament with three big wins and now turns its attention to March Madness. On this episode, we break down the Huskies...

UConn caps off a perfect regular season (Ep. 162)

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

UConn wrapped up its 11th undefeated regular season over the weekend and now turns its attention to March. On this episode, we recap the final three g...

UConn caps off a perfect regular season (Ep. 162)

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

UConn wrapped up its 11th undefeated regular season over the weekend and now turns its attention to March. On this episode, we recap the final three g...

What to make of UConn's recent rough patch (Ep. 161)

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 sea...

What to make of UConn's recent rough patch (Ep. 161)

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 sea...

UConn gets exactly what it needs in win over Tennessee (Ep. 160)

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

UConn gets exactly what it needs in win over Tennessee (Ep. 160)

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Allie Ziebell Show (Ep. 159)

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode, I take a long victory lap after Allie Ziebell’s monster game against Xavier and explain the origins of the bit. We also ta...

The Allie Ziebell Show (Ep. 159)

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode, I take a long victory lap after Allie Ziebell’s monster game against Xavier and explain the origins of the bit. We also ta...

UConn destroys Notre Dame as KK Arnold's ascent continues (Ep. 158)

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

UConn breezed through its toughest stretch in the new year, dispatching second-place Villanova with ease and then notching its largest margin of victo...

UConn destroys Notre Dame as KK Arnold's ascent continues (Ep. 158)

21 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

UConn breezed through its toughest stretch in the new year, dispatching second-place Villanova with ease and then notching its largest margin of victo...

UConn hits its first (relative) rough patch (Ep. 157)

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

UConn hits its first (relative) rough patch (Ep. 157)

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

UConn cruises to another top-25 win over Iowa (Ep. 156)

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

UConn women’s basketball kept rolling on Saturday, taking care of business against No. 11 Iowa with a 90-64 victory in the Champions Classic at Barc...

UConn cruises to another top-25 win over Iowa (Ep. 156)

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

UConn women’s basketball kept rolling on Saturday, taking care of business against No. 11 Iowa with a 90-64 victory in the Champions Classic at Barc...

UConn crushes USC, is Iowa next? (Ep. 155)

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

UConn traveled to coast-to-coast for what seemed primed to be a tough test against USC, only to come out with a blowout victory. The Huskies put toget...

UConn crushes USC, is Iowa next? (Ep. 155)

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

UConn traveled to coast-to-coast for what seemed primed to be a tough test against USC, only to come out with a blowout victory. The Huskies put toget...

Getting different perspectives on UConn (Ep. 154)

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, CT Insider’s Maggie Vanoni and the Hartford Courant’s Emily Adams join the show and provide a fresh perspective on the Huskies. We get ...

Getting different perspectives on UConn (Ep. 154)

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, CT Insider’s Maggie Vanoni and the Hartford Courant’s Emily Adams join the show and provide a fresh perspective on the Huskies. We get ...

What to make of UConn's close win over Michigan (Ep. 153)

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Following UConn’s 72-69 win over No. 6 Michigan where it nearly fumbled away a 20-point second half lead, we ask some big questions about the team: ...

What to make of UConn's close win over Michigan (Ep. 153)

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Following UConn’s 72-69 win over No. 6 Michigan where it nearly fumbled away a 20-point second half lead, we ask some big questions about the team: ...

Will UConn face its toughest test of the season against Michigan? (Ep. 152)

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After dismantling Ohio State on Sunday, UConn women’s basketball turns its attention to the first top-10 matchup of its season with No. 6 Michigan. ...

Will UConn face its toughest test of the season against Michigan? (Ep. 152)

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After dismantling Ohio State on Sunday, UConn women’s basketball turns its attention to the first top-10 matchup of its season with No. 6 Michigan. ...

UConn looks as good as advertised through three games (Ep. 151)

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Through UConn’s first three games, there haven’t been any major surprises. Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd have led the way, the depth is apparent and ...

UConn looks as good as advertised through three games (Ep. 151)

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Through UConn’s first three games, there haven’t been any major surprises. Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd have led the way, the depth is apparent and ...

Can anyone stop UConn from repeating as national champions? (Ep. 150)

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A long offseason is over and UConn women’s basketball’s 2025-26 campaign is finally upon us. With the Huskies set to kick off the season on Tuesda...

Can anyone stop UConn from repeating as national champions? (Ep. 150)

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A long offseason is over and UConn women’s basketball’s 2025-26 campaign is finally upon us. With the Huskies set to kick off the season on Tuesda...

Taking stock of UConn's preseason (Ep. 149)

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Out with the preseason, in with the regular season. UConn women’s basketball closed the book on training camp with a beatdown of Southern Connecticu...

Taking stock of UConn's preseason (Ep. 149)

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Out with the preseason, in with the regular season. UConn women’s basketball closed the book on training camp with a beatdown of Southern Connecticu...

Early impressions from UConn's exhibition (Ep. 148)

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

UConn has one exhibition down and another to go before the regular season begins. For the first time in a long time, there’s plenty of basketball to...

Early impressions from UConn's exhibition (Ep. 148)

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

UConn has one exhibition down and another to go before the regular season begins. For the first time in a long time, there’s plenty of basketball to...

Breaking down UConn's schedule

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s (pre-recorded) episode, we dive into UConn’s full schedule, break down the big games in the non-conference and bemoan the extended ...

Breaking down UConn's schedule

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s (pre-recorded) episode, we dive into UConn’s full schedule, break down the big games in the non-conference and bemoan the extended ...

First look at the Huskies

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

UConn women’s basketball is back and so is the podcast. On Sunday, the Huskies held an open practice at Sacred Heart, providing the first look at th...

First look at the Huskies

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

UConn women’s basketball is back and so is the podcast. On Sunday, the Huskies held an open practice at Sacred Heart, providing the first look at th...

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

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

UConn filled its final roster spot by making one last addition: USC transfer guard Kayleigh Heckel. The Huskies are officially locked and loaded in th...

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

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

UConn filled its final roster spot by making one last addition: USC transfer guard Kayleigh Heckel. The Huskies are officially locked and loaded in th...

UConn loads up in the portal (Ep. 144)

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Huskie...

UConn loads up in the portal (Ep. 144)

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Huskie...

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

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 D...

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

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 D...

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

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Perfecti...

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

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Perfect...

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

05 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

05 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Paige Bueckers takes over Spokane (Ep. 140)

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 NCA...

Paige Bueckers takes over Spokane (Ep. 140)

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 NCA...

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

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 vic...

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

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 vic...

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

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ei...

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

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ei...

UConn's defense, Bueckers' assertiveness stand out from Big East Tournament (Ep. 137)

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

UConn is through the Big East Tournament after winning three games in three days to claim its 30th conference tournament title. During the weekend at ...

UConn's defense, Bueckers' assertiveness stand out from Big East Tournament (Ep. 137)

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

UConn is through the Big East Tournament after winning three games in three days to claim its 30th conference tournament title. During the weekend at ...

Wrapping up the regular season (Ep. 136)

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

March is here. UConn women’s basketball wrapped up its regular season on Sunday and will now turn its attention to the postseason. While there hasn’...

Wrapping up the regular season (Ep. 136)

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

March is here. UConn women’s basketball wrapped up its regular season on Sunday and will now turn its attention to the postseason. While there hasn’...

Reacting to UConn's dominant win over South Carolina (Ep. 135)

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

UConn women’s basketball went down to South Carolina and didn’t just come out with a win, it did so in dominant fashion. On this episode, we get i...

Reacting to UConn's dominant win over South Carolina (Ep. 135)

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

UConn women’s basketball went down to South Carolina and didn’t just come out with a win, it did so in dominant fashion. On this episode, we get i...

Can UConn find the "it" factor at South Carolina? (Ep. 134)

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In UConn’s three losses this season, something has been missing — it’s just hard to pin down exactly what that is. That topic is especially rele...

Can UConn find the "it" factor at South Carolina? (Ep. 134)

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In UConn’s three losses this season, something has been missing — it’s just hard to pin down exactly what that is. That topic is especially rele...

How will UConn fare against new-look Tennessee team? (Ep. 133)

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

UConn women’s basketball is finally getting a break from Big East play with a trip to take on old rival Tennessee. While the Huskies should have an ...

How will UConn fare against new-look Tennessee team? (Ep. 133)

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

UConn women’s basketball is finally getting a break from Big East play with a trip to take on old rival Tennessee. While the Huskies should have an ...

Counting the days to March (Ep. 132)

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s 10 games left in UConn’s regular season and there hasn’t been much competition recently. With the Huskies rolling through conference pla...

Counting the days to March (Ep. 132)

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There’s 10 games left in UConn’s regular season and there hasn’t been much competition recently. With the Huskies rolling through conference pla...

Even without Paige Bueckers, UConn starting to find its groove (Ep. 131)

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

UConn women’s basketball survived a major injury scare when Paige Bueckers came out of an awkward collision with only a knee sprain. Since then, the...

Even without Paige Bueckers, UConn starting to find its groove (Ep. 131)

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

UConn women’s basketball survived a major injury scare when Paige Bueckers came out of an awkward collision with only a knee sprain. Since then, the...

What to make of UConn after the loss to USC (Ep. 130)

22 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Coming off a loss to No. 7 USC on Saturday night, UConn remains an enigma. The Huskies were terrible in the first half but turned it around and nearly...

What to make of UConn after the loss to USC (Ep. 130)

22 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Coming off a loss to No. 7 USC on Saturday night, UConn remains an enigma. The Huskies were terrible in the first half but turned it around and nearly...

UConn remains a work in progress (Ep. 130)

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

UConn followed up its best performance of the season against Louisville with a step back in a loss at Notre Dame. The Huskies no longer looked like an...

UConn remains a work in progress (Ep. 130)

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

UConn followed up its best performance of the season against Louisville with a step back in a loss at Notre Dame. The Huskies no longer looked like an...

Gauging UConn's true potential (Ep. 129)

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

UConn is coming off its best performance of the season with a 33-point thrashing of No. 22 Louisville, but it also has to deal with the (temporary) lo...

Gauging UConn's true potential (Ep. 129)

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

UConn is coming off its best performance of the season with a 33-point thrashing of No. 22 Louisville, but it also has to deal with the (temporary) lo...

Where UConn stands ahead of a defining stretch (Ep. 128)

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

UConn women’s basketball has finished the tune-up portion of its schedule and now gets into a defining stretch that features four ranked opponents o...

Where UConn stands ahead of a defining stretch (Ep. 128)

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

UConn women’s basketball has finished the tune-up portion of its schedule and now gets into a defining stretch that features four ranked opponents o...

Azzi Fudd is back (Ep. 127)

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been an eventful week for the Huskies. Geno Auriemma became the all-time wins leader, Azzi Fudd returned and the team traveled down to The Baha...

Azzi Fudd is back (Ep. 127)

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been an eventful week for the Huskies. Geno Auriemma became the all-time wins leader, Azzi Fudd returned and the team traveled down to The Baha...

History in the making (Ep. 126)

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

UConn is preparing for one of the most anticipated blowouts in the history of college basketball. On Wednesday, Geno Auriemma will become the all-time...

History in the making (Ep. 126)

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

UConn is preparing for one of the most anticipated blowouts in the history of college basketball. On Wednesday, Geno Auriemma will become the all-time...

UConn prepares for its first real test (Ep. 125)

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

UConn began its season with two wins over BU and USF, though it’s not like either of those contests were ever going to be close. Now, the Huskies wi...

UConn prepares for its first real test (Ep. 125)

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

UConn began its season with two wins over BU and USF, though it’s not like either of those contests were ever going to be close. Now, the Huskies wi...

Season predictions (Ep. 124)

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s officially basketball season in Storrs. On Sunday, UConn took the court for the first time with an exhibition and will begin the regular season...

Season predictions (Ep. 124)

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s officially basketball season in Storrs. On Sunday, UConn took the court for the first time with an exhibition and will begin the regular season...

Previewing the exhibition (Ep. 123)

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

UConn women’s basketball will play its first contest in front of a crowd this weekend when it takes on Fort Hays State in exhibition action. To prev...