UConn women aren t dwelling on April s Final Four loss
UConn women aren't dwelling on April's Final Four loss NCAA.com
The players say they don't need a film session to remind them how their 111-game winning streak ended, along with a chance for a fifth straight national championship. The Huskies come into this season carrying that chip on their shoulders, despite being ranked No. 1 for the 12th time in school history. UConn women's basketball: "If anyone told you they forgot about the ending of last year, then I'd be disappointed in them as teammates," said senior guard Kia Nurse. "It's something that you have to use in the right way — as a fire, as a way to motivate you, a reminder of what you need to do to get better." The Huskies roster, at the very least, appears to have improved. Lou talks about the growth and development of everyone on the team over the last couple years. — UConn Women's Hoops (@UConnWBB) Guard Saniya Chong graduated from last season's record-setting squad and center Natalie Butler transferred. But the Huskies will start an unprecedented three preseason All-Americans in Napheesa Collier, Katie Lou Samuelson and Gabby Williams. They also have former Kentucky forward Batouly Camara and 6-foot-6 Azura Stevens from Duke, both of whom sat out last season after transferring. Coach Geno Auriemma expects Stevens to be one the team's biggest weapons, a threat both in the paint and beyond the 3-point line. MORE: "I hope we can get her a lot of shots," Auriemma said. "Even without breaking a sweat, she's capable of getting 25 every night, easy." UConn added another top recruiting class, bringing in four blue-chip freshmen, including national high school player of the year Megan Walker. Here are some things to watch for as UConn attempts a new streak and quest for a 12th national title when it opens the season against No. 10 Stanford on Sunday:
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PRESENTED BY STORRS, Conn. — The UConn women's team hasn't watched the Final Four loss to Mississippi State. NCAA WOMEN'S BKB ON SOCIAL MEDIAThe players say they don't need a film session to remind them how their 111-game winning streak ended, along with a chance for a fifth straight national championship. The Huskies come into this season carrying that chip on their shoulders, despite being ranked No. 1 for the 12th time in school history. UConn women's basketball: "If anyone told you they forgot about the ending of last year, then I'd be disappointed in them as teammates," said senior guard Kia Nurse. "It's something that you have to use in the right way — as a fire, as a way to motivate you, a reminder of what you need to do to get better." The Huskies roster, at the very least, appears to have improved. Lou talks about the growth and development of everyone on the team over the last couple years. — UConn Women's Hoops (@UConnWBB) Guard Saniya Chong graduated from last season's record-setting squad and center Natalie Butler transferred. But the Huskies will start an unprecedented three preseason All-Americans in Napheesa Collier, Katie Lou Samuelson and Gabby Williams. They also have former Kentucky forward Batouly Camara and 6-foot-6 Azura Stevens from Duke, both of whom sat out last season after transferring. Coach Geno Auriemma expects Stevens to be one the team's biggest weapons, a threat both in the paint and beyond the 3-point line. MORE: "I hope we can get her a lot of shots," Auriemma said. "Even without breaking a sweat, she's capable of getting 25 every night, easy." UConn added another top recruiting class, bringing in four blue-chip freshmen, including national high school player of the year Megan Walker. Here are some things to watch for as UConn attempts a new streak and quest for a 12th national title when it opens the season against No. 10 Stanford on Sunday: