104 Results for uconn

Times change, but Auriemma hasn't

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

It's easy to forget that on his way to 700 career victories, Geno Auriemma built a program in the basketball wilderness in Storrs and won with players other programs didn't want.

Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009

Greene fits holes, roles for Huskies

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

In Maya Moore and Tina Charles, UConn has more star power and talent than most teams. But Kalana Greene's ability to fill whatever role the Huskies need is just as important.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009

Slew of great games coming our way

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

From season openers on Nov. 13 all the way to Championship Week, the women's college basketball schedule packs a punch in 2009-10.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009

NCAA soccer gains British influence

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

It's not abnormal to find a British player on an NCAA soccer roster, but the number of women crossing the Atlantic to play college ball has greatly increased over the past decade.

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2009

Wake Forest regroups after loss to UConn

Graham Hays

STORRS, Conn. -- Sunday was a day No. 8 Wake Forest (7-1-0) will want to forget. A 4-2 loss against host Connecticut (4-2-0) not only ended the Demon ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 14, 2009

All-Stars know each other well

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

All-Stars Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi are two of the most recognizable players in women's basketball. And the former teammates and champions know each other's games and personalities better than anybody.

Story | Conversation | July 24, 2009

Charles leads UConn to NCAA title

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Tina Charles has been overshadowed by Renee Montgomery and Maya Moore and borne the brunt of her coach's criticism throughout the season. But on Tuesday, the junior center ensured Connecticut would cap its perfect season and sixth national championship.

Story | Conversation | April 07, 2009

Behind the eyes of Renee Montgomery

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

The eyes of Renee Montgomery speak volumes for the UConn point guard when she hasn't even said a thing. And after four seasons of leadership and growth, Montgomery's eyes tell the story of a champion.

Story | Conversation | April 07, 2009

Burke leap of faith pays off

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

From filling up water cups at practice to delivering a defensive performance and a pair of 3-pointers that helped upset Oklahoma, Becky Burke has come a long way for Louisville this season.

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2009

Cardinals quickly climb into spotlight

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Win or lose Tuesday, the season has been a success for Louisville and coach Jeff Walz, who led the Cardinals to the NCAA title game in just his second season.

Story | Conversation | April 06, 2009

UConn one win away from perfection

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

All season long, UConn talked about taking things one game at a time rather than the possibility of perfection. Now, after withstanding some early punches from Stanford before running away in a rout, they're one and the same.

Story | Conversation | April 05, 2009

Stanford will return a stronger team

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Stanford's semifinal loss to UConn on Sunday wasn't the way the Cardinal hoped to end their season. But they'll return next season a better team with a new focus.

Story | Conversation | April 05, 2009

Can Walz outmaneuver Final Four?

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Some teams just outplay you offensively. But thanks to coach Jeff Walz and the masterful X's and O's in his game plans, Louisville's defense also excels at shutting down the opposition's strengths.

Story | Conversation | April 04, 2009

Pohlen gets the point for Stanford

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Life after Candice Wiggins has been a test of both body and spirit at Stanford. Sophomore guard Jeanette Pohlen has answered both challenges.

Story | Conversation | April 04, 2009

It wasn't pretty, but UConn still won easy

Graham Hays, ESPN.com

Turns out, catching Connecticut on an off day simply isn't enough. Tuesday's win wasn't pretty, but it proved nothing much fazes the Huskies, who improved to 37-0 and are headed to their 10th Final Four.

Story | Conversation | March 31, 2009