Tennessee SHOCKS UConn in Stunning Upset or The Vols are Good & that is a Problem for UConn?

We recap Tennessee beating UConn 80-76. Tennessee gets flowers and UConn gets to share blame pie.

[@Tapoutkingg]

Tennessee is an underrated, dangerous team. They have a new head coach and play a style of ball that wears you down. However, they're still learning on the fly how to finish close games. They've lost five SEC games by a total of only 15 points. And, these are all teams that will be in the NCAA Tournament (South Carolina, LSU, Texas, Oklahoma, and Vanderbilt). Plus, they beat Iowa, who recently beat USC. So, it's not a total surprise that they beat UConn. They are SEC tested. Iron sharpens iron.

[@pastorpersonality]

If they didn’t have Strong, UConn would be in big trouble.

[@Asma-h7g]

fact they would be blown out

[@PreciousEdit]

Facts

[@jerrykibbe6363]

Sarah had a terrible floor game. Way too many turnovers. Killer foul at the end of the game

[@jerrykibbe6363]

UConn wins it @ home.

[@briankeefe476]

Take away Tennessee's best player, and they would have been in big trouble too....as would ANY top WNCAA team. By the NCAA's Tennessee's platoon offensive will be figured out by the other top teams. UConn is still figuring out how to play with Fudd and Griffen recently returning. There's too many players to sub in and out. They have a 2 platoon system as well - only mix and match it more. I was surprised Strong was a bit shell-shocked by the away environment. But better now than in March. She'll learn from it. Count UConn out of making the Final Four at your own risk. They've only missed 2 FF's in the past 17 years.

[@Ryan-mx2kr]

Tennessee plays a different brand of basketball. Kim Caldwell just signed five 5 stars and the number 2 recruiting class in the country. When she gets on the level of the South Carolinas and UCONNs in talent, Tennessee may just get to the top. Don't be surprised if you see the Tennessee of old again making it to the final four each year.

[@pastorpersonality]

@@Ryan-mx2kr she’ll have to convince all her 5 stars to play 20 min a game or less. That’ll be the true test.

[@anthonytaylor7928]

Do u think top recruits are gonna go for that hockey game rotation??

[@pastorpersonality]

@@anthonytaylor7928 that’s what I mean. I think it might be a tough sell long-term unless she wins championships within the first two or three years.

[@russellsnyder4437]

I think lots of players will go to a program where there is no sitting on the bench. You arrive and they coach you to play now. Who wouldn't dig that? Dawn's players play about 20 minutes a game at S Carolina. If you pay and play them, they will come. I believe Caldwell's first recruiting class is top 5 nationally.

[@pastorpersonality]

@@russellsnyder4437 Dawn does that because she has the quality depth. 10 players could technically start. Caldwell does it as a philosophy or strategy. Staley did not start doing this until very recently, the last couple of years. So it’s a little bit like comparing apples to oranges. Dawn gets away with it because she has three national championships. The point I’m trying to make is that Caldwell does not have that and it will take some time to get to that level.

[@JayGHDTTP]

This is a spot on analysis. UConn is losing big games because they are not making shots, losing on the boards and not playing tough enough. Basically, they are not making basic basketball plays under pressure. Simple as that.

[@VincentGordon-rn1do]

It's too much Sue bird going on at UCONN

[@briankeefe476]

It comes down to not having a reliable center to control the middle. If El Alfy ever comes around they will be formidable to go all the way. Strong at 6-2 isn't quite big enough despite all her skills. Geno is still playing with the lineup as he has 12 players who can all handle significant minutes. And with Fudd and Griffen recently back, the team still hasn't figured out the best rotations....but they will by March.

[@ignatiusallen7394]

We don't have any big players, that are any good. When Conneticut was good, they always had they had GREAT, good players. They need to better recruiting to find BIG players....physically big, that can play defense AND score.

[@kenichitamagusuku3194]

UConn need to change conferences to get better competition, they don’t play a ranked team in their own conference.

[@RustyLou18]

But then Uconn won't win a single trophy each year😅

[@rickbatt854]

I’d like the big East to be more competitive which will take time. It was before the breakup. It can be again ( hope I live to see it)

[@back2sports]

Football drives the bus even at UConn.

[@MooreCEJr]

@@RustyLou18 They haven;t lost one for 20 plus years... and this is only there 5th year in the Big East...

[@cinquebleuu9408]

Geno been padding his record for decades in the Big East now UConn is being exposed.

[@RonquixoteDIII]

I thought geno’s comments post game were absolutely terrible. He’s micromanaging her, criticizing her from both sides (too aggressive / not aggressive enough) and even blaming her for passing out of a trap (which is just good bballiq) and I cant wait for her to go to the W

[@FredSuasa]

Geno is the problem with UConn. He no longer know to coach at current play of basketball. Too bad. UConn has a good team.

[@barclaydonaldson8863]

I disagree...geno knows his x's and o's...kk Arnold, s strong and paige played strong against Tennessee. So they lost..whatever they competed with class. It was a great night for women's basketball. Yeah uconn might be in for a rude awaking, but they play the game with class, thats a credit to the players and the coaching staff​@@FredSuasa

[@MooreCEJr]

But it's true... no matter how you feel... it' true.

[@barclaydonaldson8863]

@@MooreCEJr what s true? ..Paige is hunted by geno...give me a break. Your only as good as your previous performance. Those are hard business facts. Facts that I don't always agree with...but it's mostly true. Uconn is being uconn and it's great for women's basketball. Fact!!

[@24dancar]

@@FredSuasa took them to the final 4 last year with basically 6 players. oh ya , no longer can coach current players?? 🤔

[@kaptainh5538]

U Conn would of won those games in the past . Paige and Fudd both MIA . No Post .

[@VincentBaker-j1b]

As a Bruin fan, I can give you an outsider's perspective. I didn't think UConn played THAT poorly. The Vols coach said she thought the home crowd was worth 10 - 15 points. Well, if they were worth even 5 points, then that would be enough to put them over the top. If this game was at UConn, the Huskies win, IMHO. Also, Tennessee came within an inch of beating LSU, Oklahoma, Texas and other highly ranked teams. Translation: this is a very good Tennessee team. UConn didn't lose to a slouch, and with some minor adjustments, would have prevailed.

[@dmlan]

The problem is that this a good Tennessee team but UConn can’t beat good or great teams. That is the problem

[@VincentBaker-j1b]

@@dmlan I'm just saying that I would be a lot more concerned if I felt that Tennessee was a team that UConn should have dominated. I commented on Back 2 Sports' previous video that I thought this game was a toss up. There is still enough time in the season for UConn to right the ship. If anybody can do it, Geno can.

[@Kevin-tr6js]

I watched those Tennessee close losses against Oklahoma, Texas, and SC, so I knew how good they were. I wasn't surprised that Tennessee won but I was surprised by how they did it. They demonstrated poise that they didn't in those other losses, especially in crunch time. You're right that UConn didn't play poorly. They shot poorly, which happens sometimes, and their lack of athleticism got exposed.

[@johnklein6040]

This game was lost in the first half by them missing, so many open jumpers and layups.If they hit a small portion of them, they win this game easily.

[@russellsnyder4437]

UConn is in a conference where they win games in 8 to 12 minutes. Why does KK Arnold not start? She is the quickest player on the team. Hidalgo, Miles, Fulwiley, Rice Johnson at LSU are guards UConn will have to deal with in the tourney. They can all drive any time they want on Fudd and Bueckers. Betts would destroy UConn in the post.

[@davidcurtis5042]

Excellent analysis. Sad but true what you say about P & A.

[@danaus8740]

How quickly people forget the media saying Uconn was bad for women's basketball when they had won 111 straight games 4 national championships in a row to now being in the programs longest title drought since winning it's first back in 1995. That's why I can't stand the media.

[@back2sports]

They were right. Popularity has exploded as other teams have caught up.

[@briankeefe476]

Yeah. A big drought............they've only made the Final Four 15 times in the past 17 yrs. including last year when no one expected them to make it with a decimated team with only 7-8 players available. They should be ashamed of themselves.....lol

[@thomaskennedy5028]

@@briankeefe476 Forget the past. It is time for this team to step up and act like a "Contender".

[@garyforney9421]

The exhibition games we are playing in the Big East just do not prepare us for competition like this. It will eventually affect recruiting .

[@RustyLou18]

It already has.

[@William-ui5dj]

You're absolutely correct. Their loss to Notre Dame early in the season should've been a clue. Since then, Uconn played against marginal teams. The loss to Tennessee should be a wake-up call to Gino and especially the players to get their shit together. Their number 6 ranking is misleading to the girls and us. Uconn will get wiped out in the early rounds. So sad. In fact, I don't know how in hell they got as far as they did last year in tournament round-robin. I say this as a loyal fan of the Uconn women's basketball team.

[@charleswaidler6408]

This is the opening paragraph from Dan Connelly's Uconn Blog after the game: "The No. 5 UConn Huskies flopped in an 80-76 loss on the road at the No. 19 Tennessee Volunteers on Thursday night. The Huskies shot just 5-20 from three, went 19-35 on layups and struggled in the game’s biggest moments." There, you have it in a nutshell. People can talk all they want about what the coach said or did or didn't do, player rotations, play in the paint, and on and on. At the end of the day they shot 25% from 3 and 54% on layups. Let me say that again; 54% on layups. At the end of day, the point of the game is to put the ball in the basket. I watched the game. With the exception of maybe 1 or 2, their 3's were good looks. At some point, players need to play....and make shots. And if you were the #1 recruit in the country, like both Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd were, you are expected to put the ball in the basket. Between the two of them and one of their top 2 bench players, Ashlynn Shade, they shot a combined 10 of 34. That's 29.4%. That's not just from 3 mind you, that's overall. You aren't going to win many games in Big East play shooting that way let alone against ranked teams. I have no problem with what Geno said about Paige after the game. He's done that to every great player that's ever come through the doors at Gampel over the last 40 years. Based on his 11 National Championships and being the winningest coach in the history of college BB, I'm going to give him a pass this time. No actually, every time. It's quite clear to me who the best player on this team is and her name is Sarah Strong. She can literally do it all and is one of the top players in the country. And she doesn't melt under pressure when the lights are the brightest. Yes, 5 turnovers against Tenn. but she was always trying to make something happen. Geno was right when he said that the best players on this team need to play like it. With the exception of Strong, I'm no longer confident that they can in the biggest games. That's why Strong should be the number 1 Option in the offense going forward with KK at the point. Aubrey the #1 option off the bench. It hurts for me to say that because I'm a huge fan of Paige and Azzi. In fact, they are all great kids. But if we are talking solely basketball...

[@William-ui5dj]

You're absolutely correct. Their loss to USC early in the season should've been a clue. Since then, Uconn played against marginal teams. The loss to Tennessee should be a wake-up call to Gino and especially the players to get their shit together. Their number 6 ranking is misleading to the girls and us. Uconn will get wiped out in the early rounds. So sad. In fact, I don't know how in hell they got as far as they did last year in tournament round-robin. I say this as a loyal fan of the Uconn women's basketball team. Reply

[@michaelayers3998]

Agreed. I’ve had an uncomfortable feeling about this team since Notre Dame and a sense that everyone’s been giving them the benefit of the doubt throughout the Big East season. If they were at the elite level that ND, SC, UCLA etc. seem to be they’d be running the Big East teams out of the building every night. And they’re not. Oh, sometimes they do, but there have also been games that were closer than they should’ve been well into the second half. And no matter what nice things Geno says about them, no one in the Big East is at that elite level, and UConn has too often not been dominant consistently for 4 quarters. They just haven’t looked the part, and they have one more chance to change the narrative.

[@briankeefe476]

What a bunch of hogwash. The box score shows UConn outplaying Tenn is most categories. Shooting was weak on both sides. Tenn out-rebounded them by 12. But UConn was well ahead on steals, assists, and fast break points. On a better shooting night NOT in Tennessee's building, UConn would have won by 10 or more. UConn won 3 of the 4 quarters....AND Tennessee struggled just as much in many key moments of the game. It was a close game with only a 5 pt margin. Both teams are good and very capable of getting to the final four. UConn made the Final Four last year with a decimated team and both KK and Shade starting. Their reduced playing time this year has actually hurt the team. Trying to figure how to get KK and Griffen back into the lineup is hurting them right now. But it's probably a necessary step to get the lineup right by March. UConn had a very OFF night on 3's...and Tenn's pressure and size/athleticism had a lot to do with it. uconnhuskies.com/sports/womens-basketball/stats/2024-25/tennessee/boxscore/24485

[@thanep9667]

So far this year the U Conn shooters don’t shoot well in big games. The word “choke” comes to mind. U Conn would have won this game and the USC game with simply an average shooting percentage (for them). The Norte Dame game was a different story. If they lose decisively to South Carolina, they will be looking like a second-tier team compared to the top four in the current rankings. But even so, U Conn will be dangerous in the tournament if they go on a shooting streak. If not, no final four.

[@stormyweather9917]

"Notre"

[@toddb9311]

Geno nailed it in game: missed layups and keeping the Vols out of the lane. Penetration gives up layups, breaks down defenses for ORB's and gives up ft's from late rotations. IMHO, they'll need El Alfi to make some noise in the tournament and should let her play through. At the start of the UConn/Creighton game she changed two shots. When Geno subbed her out (early) the Jays made three straight layups and missed a fourth. And Paige isn't looking like a #1 pick 😕

[@danmarino5958]

Geno made comments that were on point the key players starters just had a Terrible game it seems like they have big game jitters

[@johnklein6040]

Not just a terrible game but the players that are supposed to show up when it means something have not done that this year at all.

[@chasnami]

they do not have jitters...coach is the problem!!

[@charleswaidler6408]

@ 19 of 35 layups? 5 of 20 from 3? Is the coach supposed to shoot for them too?

[@chasnami]

@ he sure takes credit for the wins!!

[@grooovy_fe]

As UConn fan I strongly agree with this video

[@hardlyqualified]

Also I find it so interesting that there are zero McDonald’s all Americans going to to UConn

[@deekwilliams3255]

Sara strong. Kk Arnold. Ice Brady

[@hardlyqualified]

@ this year there’s zero

[@briankeefe476]

@@hardlyqualified And recruiting is not yet completed. There are still some ESPN top 10 recruits not yet committed. In the past 5 seasons UConn has nabbed the top recruit 3 times.....Strong being the latest one. Not a bad record. The injuries to Fudd and Bueckers have really hindered what would normally be expected of the top picks. UConn's real issue is not landing really good 6-5 or taller bigs the past several years. Hope it changes.

[@buzzard6410]

Been saying all year that KK should be starting over Chen. They need the defense. I've also noticed that after having a good game from behind the arc, you get a game like we just witnessed. Been the pattern all year. I'm going to put this one more on Geno than anyone else. Yes Paige and Azzi need to play better. But he got outcoached by sticking to rotations that were not working. Once again, he's been doing it all season. And he alone needs to own the fact that he threw Paige under the bus in the post game. How about keeping "family business" in the locker room. And not air in front of the media. Finally you gotta give props to Tennessee, they hit tough shot after tough shot.

[@MooreCEJr]

One thing Geno is not is a liar... so what he said about Paige is the truth... truth may hurt and sting a little... but every since she got her signature sneakers and passed out iPhones; Paige has not been the same, I fact when she was out with the tweaked knee..team played better even Azzi. sneakers, iphones and NIL... Oh My.

[@buzzard6410]

@@MooreCEJr Maybe, but keep that in the locker room. Calling out in front of the press is never the answer.

[@johnward8064]

Geno, always so gracious.

[@SportsTymeStories-h8x]

I would say toughness is the wrong word. There was an clear difference is size between both teams and that's where Tennessee held all the Cards. They also made the type of shots that many of us were not expecting, something not from 3s and very difficult makes. This was a HOME game for Tennessee which by the way as you clearly pointed out, has already had close losses against very good teams. So only those not understanding the game of basketball would call this some stunning upset. Also the most Glaring issues was that UCONN best shooters could not throw it in the Ocean and wasn't just because of Tennessee's defense. Who by the way needed this win way more currently then UCONN did. Losing a Regular Season Road game to a team like Tennessee is hardly a problem for UCONN. They will still be a Top Seed and still a scary Opponent come the NCAA Tournament.

[@mkdugan8109]

oh lord

[@sammygouge1325]

Will they do get to play South Carolina here pretty soon don't they

[@dmaclel487]

Geno should have gotten the biggest slice of pie. The team did not look at all prepared and his throwing Paige under the bus was classless and trying to deflect blame from himself. To me Paige played good hard game on a bad shooting night. If she hits her average Uconn wins and if the whole team could have shot better she could have a dozen assists

[@barclaydonaldson8863]

The geno hate...is stupid!!!

[@TheDisruptiveOne]

I think the vols are decent. A sweet 16 team. I also think it is an alarming loss for UConn. Too many bad patterns are developing. Paige can’t take over a game. Azzi and Shade are no shows against good teams. This team can’t shoot 3 pointers against good teams.

[@RustyLou18]

Strong, Griffin and Arnold are all they got.

[@johnklein6040]

That has been the pattern all year. Paige has not shown up at all this year When it mattered, and i've never been all that impressed with Fudd.Totally inconsistent, and not the sharpshooter, everyone claims she is.

[@SJPanny]

Great analysis. Lots of easy shots missed, sped up at key points, need everyone to be a scoring threat. And the offensive boards...ugh. I particularly think that azzi needs ro be able to create offensively, not just be a jump shoopter.

[@earlcabbel5523]

I agree as the ability to pull up and/or drive to the basket is there.

[@back2sports]

Agree with your take on Azzi.

[@brianstarfire]

1000% agree. Specially on who they should be starting. When you're going to war or play in a hostile environment you need to know who you can count on. KK showed up last and this year. KK should be starting and eating up minutes. Shade is too streaky and had the same issues last year and this year with tough teams. Kaitlyn is not impactful in big games. The same with Azzi. Pressure reveals character and mettle. Geno's rotation is bananas. Also, as you already mentioned the timeout was ill-timed. The coaching staff didn't prepare the team or understood who they were playing. UConn has too many guards who cannot shoot, not athletic enough and lacks poise and tenacity. PB was better last year and in her freshman year. I don't know if PB is just tired or the pressure is getting to her. PB should be working on her 3s to make her un-guardable. All the energy PB spent on social media should have been spent developing her 3pt shooting. People are saying PB is like Ionescu when she cannot consistently shoot 3s at a high percentage. Miles and Hidalgo even Juju seem to be better 3pt shooters. There's nothing worse than to see talent wasted and taken for granted.

[@Kevin-tr6js]

The comparison to Sabrina is interesting. Those are very different players to me, but I have thought about who will turn out to be a better pro. Paige is more dynamic than Sabrina was in college, but Sabrina was more consistent. Sabrina was a natural leader who controlled everything on offense. Paige isn't like that.

[@glarris1]

UConn hasn’t shot well all year and they missed Ice.

[@dougf-s6w]

Paige, Azzi and Ashlynn not making shots they normally make. A consistent problem in Uconn's 3 losses. The only good thing that came out of this game was the return of a healthy Aubrey Griffin. 9 points and 4 rebounds in 15 minutes. She is just ramping up to 100%. And KK played well. That Tennessee 5 in 5 out style of play is disorientating. To watch as a fan, and I am sure it is hard to play against.

[@johnklein6040]

Your analysis is spot on Yukon lost because of missed shots. Nothing else tennessee was not all that great.

[@dougf-s6w]

@@johnklein6040 Uconn handled the Tennessee press perfectly - except for the 3rd quarter. But the wide open shots Uconn got just didn't fall

[@billfinn9536]

The one positive is Paige is getting some rest this year as Geno rotates her in and out of the lineup. This was a terrible loss for UCONN but the score was close at least.

[@erictaylor6318]

UCONN is sssslow. Paige needs a fast pace. Playing in the big east has made people think that certain players on the team can play defense or can shoot when not guarded by quicker players. KK Arnold should clearly be starting. Thank God for Aubrey Griffith. Samuel’s needs to be in the game. Paige needs to be able to run Fudd should be the slowest person that UCONN puts on the floor. The Huskies look like they would finish sixth or seventh in the SEC. Got to get ready for tournament time.

[@briankeefe476]

And yet, UConn will once again make the Final Four this year for the 16th time in 18 yrs.......count on it. Geno is playing games with the lineup to figure things out. Losing on Tenn's home court by 5 pts is no crime.

[@stormyweather9917]

Securities & Exchange Commission?

[@michaelr8032]

I'm always 'corrected' when I share my option among friends, but... It's time for the subbing experiment to end now. Last year they made it to the final 4 without much of bench at all and a lot of heart. This team lost it's heart when Nika M graduated and no on has taken her place or comes close. That is simply what's missing. She got everyone to play with intensity and drive. That said, (and I'm not getting into we need bigs/and recruiting stuff) with what we have now and you may disagree, the starting 5 should be strong/Paige/ash/KK and Aub when she can play more ) or share w/Ice and then with subs after that. Stick with it and let them play it out. 3 of them made it to the final 4, stop messing with their heads and let them get their mojo back. it's go time..

[@back2sports]

People crush me as well when use clip of Walz saying having 6 players is not necessarily a bad thing.

[@wda2478]

@@back2sports It's not a bad thing but the game has changed. Look at SC and UCLA. They throw bodies at teams. Dawn said of UCLA "They did to us what we do to other teams" Neither team puts up great individual numbers night after night but how do you scout teams that play like that? Vic Schafer said of SC. "That's a team". Dawn lost 5 starters+2 reloaded and won a natty managing a big rotation. They lost Watkins and didn't flinch. The game has changed.

[@rickbatt854]

UConn could do very well against the press and traps in the first half but had little half court offense in the second half. Missed shots particularly layups made the difference in the game

[@RustyLou18]

As I said earlier, Tennessee out rebounded Uconn, and their players are much more athletic.

[@paulsamora1348]

Would not surprise me at all if Sarah Strong takes a hard look at the future of UConn and enters the portal after this season. UConn may actually stumble in the Big East next year. Teams are going to come after Strong hard when UConn's season ends. The team is still in Nov mode searching for consistency, they have no inside game at all, miss way too many open shots. When Chen, Azzi and Paige are in the game they play deliberate ball (which is what Paige likes to play) and run when the opportunity presents itself. As soon as he inserts KK, Ash, Cheli they run around and appear to have no idea what they want to do. Admittingly I am not a KK fan, this was her best game she has played but I just do not see her as a point guard that is going to lead a team to a natty in the future. I just do not like the rotation Geno is using, players are sitting for too long in stretches which leads to the inconsistency. I.E. Chen has started many games playing well, then she sits for 10 minutes and never seems to get back in the flow of the game. Not going to be pretty against SC, who is just toying with the SEC, looking for a rematch with UCLA.

[@RustyLou18]

Don't worry about Strong transferring, Mom won't have that 😅

[@russellsnyder4437]

Strong isn't transferring. This so called fallen U Conn team would still beat 85 to 90 % of women's college basketball and mop the floor with most. All dynasties end and UConn's has. But it is time for Geno to step down and UConn offer Shea Ralph huge money to leave Vandy and bring Mikayla Blakes with her.

[@briankeefe476]

@@russellsnyder4437 Dynasty is OVER.....lol. Yet UConn has been to 15 of the past 17 Final Fours including last year over USC when UConn had a decimated team with only 7 available players. They lost to Iowa by 5 pts. And haven't had a really top center taller than 6-3 in years. Every other team in the country would call that a dynasty in progress. Get UConn a strong 6-5 to 6-7 big and it will be lights out.

[@couchguy2000]

another great game analysis...having watched nearly every game in the past years ..im afraid we have already seen peak Paige ..players have caught up ..shes good but there are a dozen out there as good as her now , that wasnt the case in her early years ..maybe its the outside life career distractions or the list of injuries .., she will see better defenses every night in the Pros ..concerning

[@back2sports]

Thanks. Will see as need to see the end of the book. I am not going to get burned again as last year thought USC guards would tear up uconnin elite 8. BTW did not get a lot of push back on that video .

[@gregthomas2448]

I blame Geno, his feeble old school style is ineffective in 2025. He’s basically destroyed Paige and her confidence. She looks scared out there.

[@killerhillbg141]

Yes I agree. I believe his days have sailed. Great coaches make things happen with what they have. Look at Rick Pitino and the St John's men. They were not picked in the preseason top 30

[@William-ui5dj]

You're absolutely correct. Their loss to USC early in the season should've been a clue. Since then, Uconn played against marginal teams. The loss to Tennessee should be a wake-up call to Gino and especially the players to get their shit together. Their number 6 ranking is misleading to the girls and us. Uconn will get wiped out in the early rounds. So sad. In fact, I don't know how in hell they got as far as they did last year in tournament round-robin. I say this as a loyal fan of the Uconn women's basketball team. Reply

[@barclaydonaldson8863]

​@@killerhillbg141rick pitino is a scumbag...who was involved with prostitution while he was coaching at Louisville. Give me a break...coaches coach and players play...your only as good as your previous day. If you compete and handel your self with class....then your good for the sport and better off for 2marrow

[@gregthomas2448]

@ Geno needs to retire and go fishing in Florida. He’s an absolute disgrace. Paige deserves better.

[@barclaydonaldson8863]

@@gregthomas2448...you get what you get... There are not too many " hand-outs" in this world... Paige will be fine...so will Geno..the world keeps spinning...

[@JH-eg7mq]

Hey Back 2 sports, great analysis on the game. Hats off to Tennessee and the coaching staff. The 5 player substitution is brilliant tactic and when that team shots better, they will go far in the tournament. As a Uconn fan, I agree with some of the precious comments. We have more players this year to rotate and sub in, but our key players are NOT doing their jobs. I wonder if they are mentally tough enough to get far into the tournament. When you watch Hildalgo, JUJU, and other players/, they deliver for their teams even in loses. Paige has done more for us (when healthy) to get Uconn far into the tournaments these past few years. But she hasn't had any support either! We have come up short in all the big games due to key players mentally freezing or not being aggressive. I am not going to blame the coaching staff on this. Sarah seems to be the only player who "Gets it!" She picks up her game and gets the shots needed, when she sees the others struggling. All other teams need to see is when you drive in on Uconn, you can score or get many of their players into foul trouble. Unfortunately, 'Paige without a championship, is a wasted college career, to me. All the greats have at least ONE. I hope the team can pull off the impossible this season.

[@back2sports]

the book not over TBD but what ever happens it will be an interesting read

[@briankeefe476]

There are many great WNCAA players who never won a title: CC, Staley, Ionescu, Plum, Delle Donne, Woodard to name just a few. Hardly "wasted" careers. Usually winning the NCAA title means having a 2nd or 3rd WNBA quality player to help. I can only think of one UConn title team that had only one top WNBA player on it and still won the title.......Taurasi her senior year in 2003-2004 "willing" that team to the title. The other UConn greats always had assistance to get their titles. Paige will be a great WNBA player regardless of how her college career ends. She will flourish when surrounded by other top players.

[@JH-eg7mq]

@ Sure, that could happen, but I wasn’t talking about her WNBA career! I am talking about her UCONN career! F*** the WNBA! All I care about is UCONN winning more championships with high caliber players becoming UCONN greats! Thank you.

[@calvinh.4682]

I’ve been a UCONN fan for over 20 yrs now and this is one of the worse UCONN teams.They have’t beaten a top non conference team all yr. Its been appalling. Our play matched our recruiting which is poor. KK Arnold and Strong were excellent however player like Bueckers and Shade kept missing wide open 3’s a nd 2’s. Our perimeter D and our rebounding was generally below par or poor. Shade never shows up in big non conference games. From the field she 3-9 and was 0-3 from 3. Chen continues to be ineffective and Geno himself was making mistakes too keeping Fudd on the court to pick up her third foul when she should have taken her off and also poorly managing his TO’s.

[@killerhillbg141]

I agree 100% with your accessment. I might add that Ziebell should be playing. Shade, Chen nor Azzi are great defensively.

[@briankeefe476]

Calling this one of worse UConn teams in 20+ years shows you don't know much. With 15 final fours in 17 seasons, there's not much leeway for weaker teams. But a weaker team than this got to the FF last season - it was just that last year's team was grooved to play with very few players. This year's team is trying to figure how how to substitute in and out effectively. 12 available players. Last year they had 7-8 in the NCAA's. The current team is Final Four capable. And I'd be surprised if they don't make it. Shade and KK showed up big time all last season as starters. No FF last year without both of them performing good. Give Shade more time this season.....she earned it last year. So did KK. Fudd and Aubrey are still trying to get their feet back in the game and it shows. With all the substitutions the shooters don't get into a groove as easily.....too many different players jacking up 3's in the games.

[@ManWytch]

UConn fan … and you’re 💯% correct! PB Shade and Fudd choke in big games! Geno leaving in Fudd over Griffin…

[@briankeefe476]

You must have missed Shade last season as a starter. A key player getting them to the Final Four. She shot lights out last season. And because of her reduced playing team this season to try and bring Fudd, Aubrey and others back, as well as new Frosh and Chen, Shade and KK see less constructive minutes.

[@bertjones3010]

Spot on, except I'm not holding my breath.

[@VegasCanuck-h2u]

Geno was awful in this game, especially leaving Fudd in for so long after she got into foul trouble. He made the exact same mistake in the 2018 national semi-final, when he left Samuelson in after she picked up her fourth foul. It cost him that game too, as Notre Dame drove past her multiple times for easy layups because she couldn't play proper defense.

[@EchoEnergyGroup]

Paige and Azzi are too focused on adulting. We get it- they are both going to go far in life with their careers as they have nailed being the best for branding. But what are they sacrificing to be faces for brands? I think they are sacrificing FUN. They both look so wound up and sad on the floor. My suggestion would be for them both to take digital breaks and just focus on hooping. Youre only in your early 20s with the ability to win a national championship in your life ONCE- find that DAWG in you Pazzi.

[@Kenjayfan55]

It was no shock to anyone who had objectively watched the two teams. But the most ominous thing for UCONN is that Tennessee really didn't play that well or that smart. With all due respect to Vol fans declaring that they're back in wake of their win. UCONN had to do a lot wrong to lose. And they did. The lack of athleticism from anyone not named Paige or KK is an issue that isn't going away. Azzi can still stroke it. The knee injuries have severely hampered her athleticism.

[@johnklein6040]

Your second paragraph is spot on. I don't think tennessee is all that good and they didn't play all that great UConn lost this game by missing all the open jumpers and layups in the first half, they should've won this game easily by double digits.

[@hardlyqualified]

I saw someone say Paige should take her extra year and transfer to ND and I actually wouldn’t be surprised if Azzi does that haha. Geno is cooked. He lost that game for them and then blamed his players. The era is over!!

[@johnklein6040]

Your assessment of the game is totally wrong. The players lost that game. They missed too many open jumpers and layups in the first half. They should have been up by double digits and won that game easily.

[@charleswaidler6408]

@@johnklein6040 You are exactly right. 5 of 20 on 3's and 19 of 35 on layups!! Layups! The coach can't take the shots for them too!!

[@johnklein6040]

@charleswaidler6408 Paige can't even hit her patented mid-range jumper with consistency anymore. It used to be money. There is something wrong with that girl this year.

[@charleswaidler6408]

@@johnklein6040 Totally agree. Then there's Azzi. I know she came back from injury, again, but she's only played in 44% of Uconn's games since she arrived 4 years ago. She's projected to be a top 10 WNBA draft choice...I just don't see it. Nothing about her game stands out to me except her jump shot....when it's clicking.

[@johnklein6040]

@charleswaidler6408 the first game I ever saw Paige play was freshman year, South Carolina. When she scored the last thirteen point to the game gor the win, I was hooked, fan from that point. She had that Give me the ball. I'll win the game attitude, she had swag. For the most part up until this year she had fight and passion, she is an entirely different player this year and not in a good way. She hasn't shown up at all when it mattered. I wish I knew what made the change. As for Azzi i've never been impressed. Always inconsistent and has never led this team to any type of big win.

[@jameskelly4494]

This was a great win for Tennessee and Coach Caldwell. UConn is now 0-3 against ranked teams. We have no effective bigs this year. Both Jana and Ice are not productive. Poor defense and no scoring.

[@SportsTymeStories-h8x]

It's the regular season, doesn't really matter.

[@michaellawson7927]

If UCONN looses to ranked teams to me that coaching Coaching has to allow their players to play especially at the five. Can't win the same way you one a decade ago sometimes you have to find out what your players want especially at the five. Example..... The beginning of the season a couple of years back Dorka in practice didn't want to stand certain places she felt uncomfortable Geno asked where would you like to stand and she told her and t he rest was history.

[@asssdsguhrvffegv]

Uconn is soft

[@kremmons12]

First I will say teams like this always shoot well against us and we struggle. I know tenn are no scrubs and it just always seems like the other team wants it more. The other teams are always gritty if that makes sense. Geno is not substituting correctly. We should have had kk in over Chen. Aubry in over jana or shade or hell at this point azzi. Azzi and shade COMPLETELY dissappear in big games. Paige did not lead us. Where is freshman Paige? I can't keep defending PB being the #1 draft pick when that's not what she's showing

[@davidverry9214]

I think there’s still hope for UConn. Strong ( unfortunately) is the best post player by far so she needs to play more at the 5. Griffin needs to play more at the 4 and Paige needs to play more at point.

[@back2sports]

They need to pump up chili minutes and let her sink or swim. As suspect ice is done for season IMO. So if El Alfy getting exposed they might need her as backup if going small.

[@00126601528]

First congrats to Tennessee..Tennessee played good, but Uconn gave this game away. They are great professionals of being inconsistent in big gams ashlyn shade,Paige,Azzi. Chen. Let's see what happens in March they are always there

[@johnklein6040]

I agree with you, Tennessee, didn't win, Yukon lost. It was their terrible shooting in the first half.Should've won this game by double digits.

[@RickR-w3f]

there was nothing shocking or stunning about UConn's loss to Tennessee. they'd both done about the same - that is, losing - against their top opposition, so it was 50-50. and nothing surprising about Paige and Azzi not showing up, they've been subpar and outplayed in the big games, namely vs. Notre Dame and USC. and beyond Paige and Azzi, as you noted Shade was nonexistent, she's a big disappointment. ditto Chen. ditto El Alfy, who started the season well, things looked promising, then she too disappeared - I mean her play, not being out of the lineup injured. big disappointment! Strong is all they have up front, that's not gonna cut it. Ziebell and Cheli: only occasional flashes of good play. UConn can look good against the weaker Conference teams, but they're own weaknesses are on display against the better non-conference teams. and yes, as you point out, Geno should eat crow for calling that timeout when Paige was about to score - you could see how frustrated she was! and for leaving Azzi in with the 2 fouls; Geno has a long history of keeping his best players in the game, sometimes for too long. so, I'm expecting South Carolina to win, EASILY. anything else would be a surprise. the only hope for UConn would be that S. Carolina has a bad game; they do have ONE bad game this season, but highly unlikely they'll have another one against UConn. let's face it: UConn's glory days are over, and they won't be coming back anytime soon.

[@briankeefe476]

LOL. UConn has been at 15 of the last 17 Final Fours....including last season with a technically much weaker team of only 6-7 players. Injuries killed them last year....BUT allowed that core team with KK and Shade both starting.....to excell in the NCAA's. This year's team with 9-10 players is actually messing things up so far. The lineup is not even figured out yet. But it will be by March.

[@RickR-w3f]

@@briankeefe476 I'm well aware of UConn's Final Four history. but UConn doesn't think of themselves as a Final Four team, they think of themselves as a championship team. and that ain't happening. this year only Sarah Strong is playing well consistently. they are woefully lacking up front with Strong pretty much alone. Bueckers and Fudd are just not doing it in the big games. and Geno dumping on Paige sure isn't helping. so not a matter of figuring out the linep, I'm afraid.

[@doomsday4004]

too many flaws. overrated players underachieving in big games. they might be top players in high school but not college. too much praise and love from fanbase delusionaled the team who hasn't met uconn standards. forget national championship, this team miss lay up, miss open three, no rebounds, no interior defensive, opponent team has their best 3 pt field goal percentage of the year, looking so passive and lost in offensive sets.... etc. too many flaws. this is not uconn basketball standards. their facial expressions say it all. lack of confidence and lost

[@edwardtakeactiongba2397]

Very good comment ! What I really don’t understand is how a team can miss so many open shots and especially layups, every game !

[@RustyLou18]

​@edwardtakeactiongba2397 Answer, Tennessee's defense, and THAT wins games.

[@johnklein6040]

​@RustyLou18 i read your comments and I know you're a UConn Hater, and your comment here is 100% wrong. Tennessee did not even play that great of a game. Yukon lost this game in the first half because of their lousy shooting. They missed open jumpers and layups, and it wasn't because of the Tennessee defense. They just missed em.

[@johnklein6040]

​@edwardtakeactiongba2397 it's in every game that matters. Go look at the stats for the Butler game. They just played, UConn couldn't miss a shot.

[@unoquill2906]

It really bout Uconnn u have that game 10x UConn wins atleast nine so yea

[@robertthomas4545]

UConn needs two bigs around six foot six or seven would help

[@bullmoose-g7m]

biggest pie to Azzi, next Paige. Real problem is Azzi, a couple games she looks OK then in the next couple games she disappears. The rest of the players in Genos system are bit players, although he says they aren't. Well except Sarah, who usually play very well, while she does play like a freshman at times.

[@back2sports]

Yep consistency an issue with Fudd

[@Mr.SCbredGullahaccent]

only way UCONN W will remain highly rank is because they play in weak Big East conference

[@chrispetrillo9042]

Ultimately the bottom line is that if UConn had just hit 3 or 4 of their 15 missed shots they would have won the game. KK definitely needs to start. You nred that energy at the beginning of the game not later.

[@back2sports]

Losers lament - the shots win missed. If rockets had not missed 27 straight 3 pointers and not shot 7 for 44 then they would have beat golden state. U either knock them down or u don't. Seems in big games they struggle to knock down open shots

[@deekwilliams3255]

TN missed shots too.

[@00126601528]

It's funny that people say you're a Homer. All these podcasters and everybody hates Uconn wants to beat them and plays their best against them. And they seem to just fall apart when they need not to.

[@Pygoman12]

Paige and Azzi are not what people thought they were. They are country club players. When chit gets real they disappear. No dog in them. Once Sarah gets the wheel, chit will change.

[@GBooneoh]

paige has done nothing her time at uconn, even geno is tired of her!

[@back2sports]

3 final fours , 1 championship game , player of year in nothing? Tough critic

[@GBooneoh]

​@@back2sportsthat equals 3 big game losses. as a team player she always disappears when the game is on the line! i like paige but shes the biggest hype job to ever come thru uconns wbb program

[@VincentGordon-rn1do]

Paige been at UCONN 8 yrs my goodness

[@johnklein6040]

Looks like you need to go back to school and learn how to count. Paige has played after this year, three and a half years worth of games. Grow the hell up.

[@VincentGordon-rn1do]

@johnklein6040 she's the Bo Nix of UConn 👀 Paige is about to turn 24 and still in college!! Talking about she gonna play next year

[@johnklein6040]

@VincentGordon-rn1do it's February. Her birthday is not until october.Grow up a little why don't you.

[@back2sports]

Don't understand why this is an issue her wanting to play 4 years of college. She missed a season due to ACL injury.

[@howardosden3112]

Never say never, but the chance of a twelfth title aren't looking so good. Question: is Bueckers still you're favorite for the #1 draft choice? (And a follow-up question: Really??!) 😊

[@back2sports]

Agree 12 don't look good but last year after loss to SC I thought no chance making final 4 as USC big guards were going to get them for sure. In terms no 1 pick yep would still take her over miles and Kiki. See her as a really solid Pg that can knock down open shots but not small and will hold up on defence. Miles is boom bust pick IMO - could be great or could take a while to get settled. Not a popular opinion but I think everyone sleeping on sellers (if healthy)

[@briankeefe476]

@@back2sports Paige will excel as a pro when surrounded by Pro's where she can just "play" without thinking hard. If teams try to cover her close or double up on her, she'll find the open player every time. And if they leave her open to focus on anyone else, she'll nail those shots.

[@konga1653]

Geno has been failing to Prepare the team MENTALLY. That’s the reason players look rattled and desperate and shoot so poorly! And then if the loss was not enough suffering, throw shade on them publicly! “No, not My fault!” So, if shouting can’t get your thoroughbred to run faster, get out the 2x4.

[@barclaydonaldson8863]

Geno is a good coach. The game was awsome to watch. So toxic these comments are. It's a sporting event, their will b a winner and a loser. Geno and the uconn b ballers handel themselves with class. That's special...

[@konga1653]

@ Overall I would have to heartily agree with you. I Love the team! And Geno is truly a great coach but not today.

[@musicman7982]

It wasn't an upset to anyone who watches WBB. TN is just too big and long for a UConn team that has zero lane presence. Interesting how disrespectful the TN players were. Reflection of the coach.

[@back2sports]

UConn was -6.5.

[@BLKFLYGTI]

I believe UCONN would be better without Paige and arguably, Fudd as well. Paige seems to have already moved on - lackluster play. Let Strong, Arnold, Cheli, Shade, Ziebell, El Alfy, Griffin if she’s back and Brady if she can figure it out, be the team moving forward.

[@dominictramonte2687]

You're right: we beat ourselves. Paige goes 5-16, Azzi goes 3-9, Ashlynn goes 2-9? You can't win that way, not against Tennessee at home. Kaitlyn was absent the whole game. Jana had impressive defense, 4 boards (3 O boards) in 11 minutes, but she's-- at best-- a work in progress offensively. KK and Aubrey played well. Morgan tried but to no avail and she didn't get many minutes. Ice didn't play at all. I am disappointed with the loss, but not too much else. As Geno said, if you look at the stat sheet you'd have thought we won. But there are certain inflection points in any game; a needful bucket, a poorly timed turnover, the defense broke down at just the wrong moment. The simple fact is Tennessee hit all theirs and we didn't hit any of ours. They were, unquestionably, the best team on the floor, and kudos to Caldwell for having them so prepared and the team for brining it off. I have to also mention their style of play is hard to prepare for, although we knew that going in. Still, if you can't prepare, you can't. If Paige and Azzi don't get their heads de-inserted, it's going to be a short season. (That can happen, of course: who doesn't know Uconn is a different team in March? Usually, anyway.) Now let's get this straight. Much of this is due to Tennessee playing well. They did. Their defense was impressive and their offense more so. Imagine beating Uconn while only hitting 25% from three! Them playing at home also helped, as did the fact they were hungry for a win. But the bottom line is we didn't play well. If we had, we'd have beaten them. And yes, you have to lay the blame on Paige and Azzi, and to a lesser extent on Ashlynn; much as that pains me to say. One more two-point bucket from each of them and we'd have won. But it isn't all doom and gloom, for all it was a bad loss. I wouldn't want to be Tennessee playing us again in the tournament, as we will then be on a neutral floor.

[@edwardtakeactiongba2397]

Look, TN out rebounding meant one thing…UConn couldn’t make a shot ! UConn should have been up 20 in the 1st half but not one of them can shoot or make a layup !!! They cannot beat a tall team and have no front court

[@johnklein6040]

100% correct! UConns lack of shooting lost this game. Nothing else.

[@SportsTymeStories-h8x]

Folks, UCONN does not have a weak Schedule. They have already played North Carolina, Ole Miss, Louisville, Norte Dame, Iowa State, USC, and Tennessee. And guess who else is on the Regular Season Schedule, the most stacked team in the Nation, South Carolina.

[@elliemyers6435]

Uconn has the issues the Gonzaga on the Men's side often has....They load up their non-conference schedule (like basically every other top team), and then, when conference play comes, their schedule just gets sooooooo weak (which isn't their fault at all, you can't help what conference you're in), so they only see top competition like twice from January to March, when (again) they have these tough non-conference titls.

[@SportsTymeStories-h8x]

@@elliemyers6435 Well it's a great time to let your Bench players get important minutes so I really don't see a downside.

[@RustyLou18]

And make note, Ole Miss, Louisville AND Iowa State are no longer ranked 😅

[@johnklein6040]

​@elliemyers6435 so then explain how do they make it to the final four every year?

[@briankeefe476]

@@johnklein6040 EXACTLY. Final Fours in 15 of the past 17 seasons..........yet the dynasty is OVER.........LOL.

[@theybuythemforthegum3670]

They need to go small not with Chen. Need to add Griffin and start Arnold. Stop trying to get everybody time if Shade does not hit her first three she off the rest of the game and Defense?

[@Kevin-tr6js]

Good analysis. The one thing I'll push back on is that Chen's slice should go to Geno. Everything that's wrong with her this season is on Geno. She's most effective being high usage and taking people on with her dribble. She's not a Lopez-Senechal type. Chen isn't playing free like she did at Princeton, and that's on Geno.

[@back2sports]

I just think it is a bad fit and always thought that. I thought Chen should have gone to USC as would have been better fit IMO.

[@deekwilliams3255]

​@@back2sportsI remember when you said that about her.

[@davidhunley4982]

I THINK YOU COVERED IT RIGHT ON !!! I MIGHT ADD:THE WAY TENN ATTACKED AZZI HAD AN ENORMOUS IMPACT ON THE OUTCOME !!!(her being in foul trouble) I WILL GO OUT ON THE LIMB AND SAY THAT WHEN IT IS ALL SAID & DONE PAIGE AZZI & ASH WILL TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS !

[@u2nice3079]

1. Azzi always choke against pressure. LOOK two seasons ago against Ohio State. 2. Paige and Geno aren't made to gel. Paige thinks she took good. Paige ain't getting a natty. Her chance was the year when Lou Lopez Senechal was there. 3. The last minute of the second quarter and third quarter with the foul trouble.

[@stephenmauriellomortgage]

Geno wants Paige to be someone she is not, a leader and a dog. Nika Muhl’ was a leader and a dog. She just did not have the talent. Geno, if he want to stick around, needs to build around Strong & KK, Azzi and Paige don’t have it between the ears.

[@KeaKeith]

Finally someone said it. Thank you for stating what seems obvious.

[@VegasCanuck-h2u]

Best post in this comments section.

[@johnklein6040]

I'm gonna agree with you about everything you said Except for one thing, Paige had that when she was a freshman, sophomore, and even when she came back after missing a year, she is 100% a totally different player this year than anytime in her college career. I wish I knew Why.

[@dwayneyambra1865]

Vegas's odds still have UCONN as the 2 most likely to win the NCAA tournement!!! Vegas disagrees with this podcast!!!

[@back2sports]

Who is that? I show SC +155, UCLA +390, ND +500, UConn +550, USC +650, Texas +2000, LSU + 3000 on fan duel

[@dwayneyambra1865]

BetRivers

[@chestermicek]

They lost a game. Big deal. Here's the solution: send Jenna El Alfie back to Egypt, tell Carolyn Ducharme to suit up & play or get lost. Start Paige, Azzi, Ice, Sarah, & Griffith. Give Chen, KK, Ash, Morgan, & Cadeance lots of floor time. Keep the hottest shooter from those 10 on the floor. Let Paige be Paige and stop asking her to be Diana Terausi. That scenario will get them to the Elite Eight.

[@killerhillbg141]

He needs to get Allie Ziebell in the games. She can't be any worse defensively than Azzi, Shade or Chen

[@williamshaver5524]

Yup ditch #8 zero game IQ.

[@William-ui5dj]

You're absolutely correct. Their loss to USC early in the season should've been a clue. Since then, Uconn played against marginal teams. The loss to Tennessee should be a wake-up call to Gino and especially the players to get their shit together. Their number 6 ranking is misleading to the girls and us. Uconn will get wiped out in the early rounds. So sad. In fact, I don't know how in hell they got as far as they did last year in tournament round-robin. I say this as a loyal fan of the Uconn women's basketball team.

[@barclaydonaldson8863]

​. Perhaps uconn is getting exposed, Perhaps they should have practiced harder in the off season. Still they compete with class. I think that's awsome!! I hope they stay healthy and make the tournament. Women's basketball was awsome this past Thursday...uconn vs Tennessee

[@jeffcrouse6149]

Fudds a dud

[@svpst1]

They lost because they played awful. Bueckers, andd Fudd, and Shade were terrible. Uconn the much better team but when you don't show up for the game you will quite often get your butts kicked.

[@Brain__Drain]

Like I said, UConn plays a WEAK schedule. Will not make the Final Four. Sarah Strong needs to transfer or get EXPOSED next year. Injuries have made Fudd and Bueckers HALF the players they once were.

[@FabrizioPati-i6f]

After the first months of acclimatization, Paige's performances last year lived up to her fame, especially considering that she found herself playing as a 4 in both attack and defense. And the Paige/Aaliyah duo protected the paint much better than UConn does this year. Paige and Azzi's injuries have little to do with their performances: Azzi has always been a bit of a rebus, while Paige is trying to understand what Auriemma expects of her (like most of us, I think)

[@cinquebleuu9408]

Tennessee plays in the SEC compare to UConn in the Big East. I don't think that's being a "Hater" is call being practical. I know the top 4 teams in the top 3 conferences can beat UConn, no that's not "Hating" that is factual. UConn is overrated and the hype is false. The only consolation in this game was the limited impact underachiever Aubrey Griffin played.

[@douglasgreenjr7378]

Uconn will be fine...it's Paige, Paige, Paige. And this is the decade of "entitlement ". Geno has been contorting as much as possible to cover Paige's flaws. Yes , uconn is a much better defensive team without having Paige on the floor. And if why isn't kk starting? AF had a horrible game, but I'm still keeping her. Paige doesn't take over a game anymore. It's that simple. Look at Paige's minutes. Geno plays musical chairs with every one but Paige. Where's Paige against good teams? Since her injuries, she doesn't have the ability to make explosive plays anymore. ElAlfy and Strong are able to control the paint. I like chen's ability to guard. They're going to be fine, I'm Sorry but it's Paige's team and she's letting them down.

[@MaryAnn_Nolan]

The Vols are that good.

[@johnklein6040]

Sorry to burst your little happy bubble Tennessee didn't win that game. Yukon lost that game by their terrible shooting in the first half, which had nothing to do with the tennessee defense.

[@MaryAnn_Nolan]

@ 😂😂😂😂😂

[@briankeefe476]

They shot poorly in that game too. Only thing they excelled at was rebounds. While UConn got far more steals, more fast break points, and more assists. UConn won 3 of the 4 quarters....including the 4th. Considering this was a home game for Tennessee, they should look at their performance on why they only won by a few points. On a neutral court in the NCAA's they lose this game.

[@richardking888]

El Alfie is weak, Brady, c🥶ld as 🧊. No real post, physical, presence. Bueckers, Fudd, Shade, also physically weak. 🐺s, a s🫠ft team.

[@dlrichardson56]

lol remember when you said paige was the best player in womens college ball?? Based on her skin color and her easily explainable high shooting percentages....Im just joking about the skin color thing i know that gets under your skin, but not really tho. You love you some white girls. Anyway this is why paige isn't the best player in womens college ball. The motor doesn't run high, the intensity, the killer, the takeover gimme the ball and get out my way isn't intact. I think it's a combo of geno's outdated overly team orriented style of play. He over coaches way too much. The 2nd thing is i think paige has had too many injuries and it's taken some of her spirit away. Geno recruiting is also suffering lately as well.

[@overjam1]

Both teams were ranked. No "Stunning" here. You serve clickbait

[@back2sports]

I thought click bait is saying will talk one thing and switch to another. Was the video not what I expected?