The UConn Huskies, led by the likes of Azzi Fudd, have returned to practice for the upcoming 2025-26 college basketball season. On Wednesday, Sept. 3, the Huskies’ social media team posted a series of photos on Instagram, showcasing several players from the incoming roster working out in the gym.
These included Fudd, veterans KK Arnold, Ice Brady, Allie Ziebell, Ayanna Patterson, Ashlynn Shade, USC Trojans transferee Kayleigh Heckel, and incoming sophomore stalwart Sarah Strong. They can be seen doing different workout drills such as dumbbell presses, weighted squats, and kettlebell swings.
“Wednesday work,” @uconnwbb on Instagram captioned.
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College basketball fans online couldn’t hold back their excitement, with the Huskies commencing their 2025 NCAA title defense preparations.
“CAN THE SEASON START ALREADY?? IM READY TO SEE THEM PLAY! 👏,” one fan exclaimed with a clapping emoji.
“Oh, talk ready to cut up! BIG UCONN! 👏,” another fan asserted with an emoji.
“That’s one serious team. Can’t wait for the season to get underway,” another user pointed out.
“HUSKIES HARD AT WORK, THIS IS GONNA BE A FIRE SEASON. BACK TO BACK!??!,” a fan wrote.
Other users, especially the Huskies faithful, hyped up Fudd and company’s physique.
“AZZI’S ARMS GO CRAZYYYYY 🔥🔥🔥,” one fan said with three fire emojis.
“OKAY GET IT MUSCLE MOMMIES,” another fan posted.
“Why is @azzi35 so ripped…Dang girl. That needs to be the topic of discussion. I see you girl,” a fan shared in two comments.
The Huskies are looking to defend their national championship. They won the NCAA tournament by defeating the 2024 champions, coach Dawn Staley’s South Carolina Gamecocks, by 23 huge points, 82-59. This was coach Geno Auriemma’s Huskies’ 12th NCAA championship.
Also Read: IN PICS: UConn’s Azzi Fudd, KK Arnold and More Sweat It Out in Gym While Preparing for 2025 Season
UConn Huskies Will Have a Tough Non-Conference Schedule For The 2025-26 Season
A recent graphic on the UConn Huskies’ Instagram account showed some of the opponents that they are set to face in the 2025-26 non-conference regular season.
The matchups for the Huskies in the stacked lineup before conference play include the Louisville Cardinals, USC Trojans, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and the Tennessee Volunteers.
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