The 1995 UConn women’s basketball team made history when they went 35–0 and won the national championship. This completely changed the way people saw women’s college basketball.
The team, coached by Geno Auriemma, a 10-year UConn HC at the time, was led by stars like Rebecca Lobo, Jennifer Rizzotti, Kara Wolters, and Nykesha Sales. It was widely renowned for being smart, tough, and skilled.
But with the advancement of the women’s game over the last 30 years, how far would the 1995 UConn women’s champions go if they played in today’s NCAA tournament?
Would the Undefeated 1995 UConn Team Win The National Championship Today?
UConn had a strong team bond and a great coach. Geno Auriemma pushed them to play hard on both ends of the court. They moved the ball well and made good decisions.
Rebecca Lobo, at 6’4”, could shoot, pass, and defend. Jennifer Rizzotti ran the offense with speed and confidence. Kara Wolters gave them size inside, and Nykesha Sales added scoring and toughness.
Not just that, the team played with control. They allowed just over 54 points per game. They didn’t rush; they stayed focused and locked in on defense. That kind of discipline still matters today. Good teams don’t always need to play fast if they know how to play smart.
But today’s game is different. Teams now play faster and shoot more three-pointers. They are bigger, stronger, and quicker. Players train year-round and begin skill development at younger ages. Many teams today have five players who can shoot and handle the ball, which makes them harder to defend.
The 1995 UConn team might struggle with that. Kara Wolters gave them size, but she wasn’t fast. Today’s big players can shoot from outside and run the floor. The game also features more athletic guards.
Rizzotti was quick in her time, but she would face much more pressure from today’s defenders. And while that team could shoot, they didn’t rely on the three-point shot the way teams do now.
The 1995 UConn women’s champions would still beat most teams. They had great talent, excellent coaching, and strong chemistry. They played together and made very few mistakes. That’s enough to win a lot of games—even today.
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They could likely reach the Elite Eight, or even the Final Four. But winning the title would be tough.
Recent teams like South Carolina or LSU are deeper and more athletic. They rotate strong players off the bench, play at a faster pace, and shoot more efficiently.
In today’s NCAA, UConn wouldn’t go undefeated—but they’d fight hard, go deep, and possibly fall just short of the championship.
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