Overview

• UConn secured its 12th NCAA women’s basketball championship with a commanding 82–59 victory over South Carolina, ending a nine-year title drought.
• Freshman Sarah Strong was highlighted as a pivotal contributor to UConn’s success, earning praise for her standout performance in the final game.
• Viewership for the championship game dropped significantly compared to previous years, attributed to the absence of star player Caitlin Clark, whose presence had previously driven record ratings.
• Paige Bueckers has begun rebranding herself ahead of the WNBA draft, removing UConn references from her social media and signaling her professional aspirations.
• Bueckers remains the projected number one pick in the upcoming WNBA draft, with her collegiate success and substantial NIL deals bolstering her professional prospects.