Overview

• UConn's women's basketball team claimed their 12th NCAA championship with an 82-59 victory over South Carolina, marking their first title in nine years.
• Vanessa Bryant celebrated the win on Instagram, sharing an emotional tribute to her late daughter Gianna, who aspired to play for UConn.
• Vanessa included a quote from Gianna, 'When you think you can't, UCONN,' and reflected on how much her daughter would have cherished the moment.
• Gianna Bryant, known as 'Mambacita,' was honored by UConn after her passing in 2020 with a customized jersey and has since been remembered as 'forever a Husky.'
• UConn players and fans acknowledged Gianna’s legacy during the championship celebrations, highlighting her enduring influence on the program and women's basketball.