The UConn Huskies women’s basketball team captured its 12th national championship on April 6, 2025, dominating South Carolina 82-59 in Tampa. Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd, and standout freshman Sarah Strong led the way in the decisive win. While the spotlight was on the current roster, former Husky and Washington Mystics forward Aaliyah Edwards joined the celebration from afar.
Taking to social media, Edwards gave a playful nod to March Madness, celebrating UConn’s victory and acknowledging her own legacy with the program. Her post added a fun twist to an already historic night for the Huskies.
Former Husky Aaliyah Edwards Gives March Madness a Playful Nod
Aaliyah Edwards, now with the Washington Mystics and a 2024 WNBA Draft pick, couldn’t resist joining in the celebration after UConn’s 2025 NCAA women’s basketball title win. On X, she posted,
“heyyyy @MarchMadnessWBB ✌🏾💍 remember me?😂,” nodding to her place in the Huskies’ legacy.
heyyyy @MarchMadnessWBB ✌🏾💍 remember me?😂 pic.twitter.com/tqJVIiGlHe
— Aaliyah Edwards (@AaliyahEdwards_) April 8, 2025
During her senior year at UConn, Edwards averaged 17.8 points and 9.3 rebounds per game. After a tough loss to South Carolina in the 2022 title game, she developed a reliable mid-range shot. That evolution helped set the stage for this year’s 82-59 payback victory over the Gamecocks.
During the 2023 season, Edwards participated in every game as the team endured injuries, which enabled her to shine with high point totals, including 28 points against Vermont at the NCAA tournament start.
In her first appearance during the 2021 tournament Edwards recorded 17 points alongside 12 rebounds while helping UConn advance beyond Syracuse to the Sweet 16 round.
Paige Bueckers Ends UConn Career With Emotional Championship Farewell
On Sunday, the UConn Huskies captured their first national title in nearly a decade, a fitting end to the final NCAA Tournament run for star guard Paige Bueckers and head coach Geno Auriemma. For the pair, it was a championship-or-nothing mentality.
Their connection, built over five seasons, has become one of the most visible in college basketball. Many believe Bueckers is Auriemma’s favorite player—not simply due to talent but because of their close relationship.
Ahead of the final, Auriemma acknowledged the stakes.
“She deserves to go out as a national champion, but so do a bunch of kids at South Carolina who have done the exact same thing,” he said. “That’s the beauty of it – only one of those teams will get to do that.”
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Despite whispers of retirement, Auriemma confirmed he’s not planning to step away from coaching.
Back in Connecticut on Monday for the team’s victory rally, Bueckers was overcome with emotion.
“This is an overwhelming sense of gratitude for the entire journey,” she said. “This place is a second home to me. Thank you so much for everything.”
Bueckers’ journey ends with the championship she long pursued—finishing her UConn legacy on the highest note possible.
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