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Moore always looking for more ways to improve her game

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Sure, Maya Moore has yet to lead UConn to a national title. But the sophomore wing, who plays all out all the time, does just about everything right for the Huskies.

Story | Conversation | November 08, 2008

These Huskies have a lot in common with the 2001-02 champs

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Seven years ago, UConn started the season with a lot of similarities to this 2007-08 squad. And while no one expects these Huskies to hunt down another perfect season like 2002's 39-0 run, UConn is the easy pick as the preseason favorite.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2008

From fan to star, Moore enjoying her first Final Four

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Maya Moore fell in love with the idea of the Final Four a decade ago as an 8-year-old at Hoop City. Now the freshman is the one in the starring role, hoping to lead UConn to its first title since 2004.

Story | Conversation | April 05, 2008

Moore's hustle, skills leave us wanting more

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Maya Moore is enjoying every minute. And thanks to her skills and all-out hustle all the time, we are, too.

Story | Conversation | March 26, 2008

Does Geno ever wish he left UConn for a fresh start?

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Eighth-seeded Texas isn't really expected to hang with a sleek machine like top-seeded UConn on Tuesday night. No, this second-round game is most intriguing because of the coaching matchup.

Story | Conversation | March 25, 2008

Freshman does all that and more in UConn's win over LSU

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

LSU came close to toppling another top-ranked team Monday. But in the end, UConn had a little more -- as in Maya Moore, who, despite being a freshman, should be the front-runner for Big East player of the year.

Story | Conversation | February 25, 2008

Moore, Charles the stars, but Renee really runs the show

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Maya Moore and Tina Charles are the unquestionable stars at Connecticut. But no one's more important to the Huskies' success than ever-steady guard Renee Montgomery.

Story | Conversation | February 22, 2008

Ever-persistent Summitt, Tennessee ready for title defense

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

The Lady Vols looked down and out at the Final Four last April. But then, rising to Pat Summitt's challenge, the Tennessee players added a little persistence to their game -- the same stuff they'll need to take home another title this season.

Story | Conversation | November 03, 2007

Here's to hoping all good things don't have to end

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

By not commenting on why Tennessee called off its annual meeting with UConn, the Lady Vols just might be saying a lot -- perhaps even that Pat Summitt has had enough of UConn coach Geno Auriemma.

Story | Conversation | June 11, 2007

Where the Elite meet

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Three No. 1 seeds reached the Elite Eight, which tips off Monday when Rutgers faces Arizona State.

Story | Conversation | March 25, 2007

Like Wright brothers years ago, OU, others flying high

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

Like those Wright brothers years ago, some teams are flying high into the Big Dance. Others? Not so much. At least, that's the way Orville and Wilbur tell it.

Story | Conversation | March 14, 2007

New bracket, but another tough regional for Tennessee

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

For the second year in a row, Tennessee got placed in the toughest regional. But unlike recent seasons, there are fewer complaints to make about the selection committee, no matter how many times it threw around a three-word answer Monday.

Story | Conversation | March 12, 2007

With Parker leading way, Lady Vols score 'devilish' win

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

After years of UConn's No. 3, Diana Taurasi, dominating their annual meetings, Tennessee's No. 3, Candace Parker, has now taken over the Huskies-Lady Vols rivalry.

Story | Conversation | January 06, 2007

Ho-hum season could use jolt from old powers

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

In a humdrum season still waiting for an electric spark, can traditional powers Tennessee and UConn provide a much-needed jolt when the No. 5 Huskies host No. 4 UT on Saturday?

Story | Conversation | January 05, 2007

Auriemma's contributions extend well past UConn

Mechelle Voepel, Special to ESPN.com

There would be a huge gap in women's hoops if new Hall of Famer Geno Auriemma hadn't come along.

Story | Conversation | September 06, 2006