The UConn Huskies defeated the then-defending champions South Carolina Gamecocks to lift the national championship in 2025. Heading into next season, expectations are already sky-high for them to defend their title.
In order to do so, they are already on the hardwood, channeling their energy to be a better version of themselves. UConn women’s basketball’s official Instagram account posted highlights from their recent workouts on Tuesday. Azzi Fudd can be seen making flawless jumpers, Caroline Ducharme is seen cutting the lanes for a layup and Ayanna Patterson is going for two and one play after being roughed by up defenders.
“one more summer workout video for you,” the caption read.
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In the comments sections, fans are already smelling championship vibes.
One comment summed up the collective feeling: “I smell another natty loading”
One Instagram user @paige.simard declared: “Healthy Azzi, Carol, and Yanna… opponents don’t know what they’re in for.”
Another user commented on Patterson’s hustle:
“Paige’s former teammate is crushing ittt”
“OH YANNAAA IM READY FOR YOU GOAT,” another added.
One fan admired Fudd, writing:
“The way Azzi was taking opponents off the dribble and scoring. Plus her deadly jumper. She’s gonna be a nightmare next season.”
Another fan added a warning wrapped in praise:
“Azzi’s smiling. You better watch out or BTA”
UConn’s Training Camp Heats Up This Summer
In all seriousness, Geno Auriemma’s squad is preparing for a big season and they will have to do so without Paige Bueckers, who has departed to the WNBA as the No. 1 pick by the Dallas Wings. She made UConn proud after being named All-Star in her rookie season.
We’re already two weeks into the ongoing summer sessions at UConn and the intensity among the players to win the national championship is commendable. Auriemma said as much while talking to the media at Hartford Golf Club ahead of his annual For the Kids charity golf tournament benefitting Connecticut Children’s.
“You can just see the way they walk around, you know, they’ve got this look about them, like, ‘I won a national championship,’” Auriemma said. “… This group is really, really, really competitive. I think they have higher standards now than they did before. They are holding themselves to higher standards. They’re holding each other to higher standards.”
A lot will depend on the likes of Azzi Fudd and Ayanna Patterson if UConn were to deliver again next season.
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