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UConn DESERVES the Overall #1 Seed in the NCAA Tournament | Wooden Award + CBA Updates

UConn DESERVES the Overall #1 Seed in the NCAA Tournament | Wooden Award + CBA Updates

Episode 1549 Published 2 months, 1 week ago
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UConn just keeps winning.

The Huskies are 34-0 after winning the Big East Tournament, marking their 50th straight victory and another dominant run for the defending national champions. But despite the perfect season, a debate is brewing — does UConn deserve the overall #1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, or should UCLA’s résumé push them ahead?

On today’s episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball, host Kalia Butler (Chicago Sky sideline reporter) and Sophia Jones (Golden State Valkyries radio analyst) break down:

🏀 Why UConn’s undefeated season matters for NCAA seeding
📊 The résumé comparison between UConn and UCLA
🏆 The 2026 Wooden Award National Ballot and the biggest contenders
🔥 Stars like Sarah Strong, Azzi Fudd, Lauren Betts, Hannah Hidalgo, and Madison Booker
📉 The latest developments in the WNBA CBA negotiations and what it means for the league

Plus, what the Huskies’ historic run could mean heading into March Madness.

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