UConn women’s basketball is back — and no one covers the Huskies like Chelsea Sherrod of SNY. In this episode of The Hoops Cap Pod (part of the Big East Energy Network), we dive deep into the preseason polls, national expectations, and all the storylines shaping the 2025–26 season. We go over the 5 topics ever UConn fan needs to know. Chelsea shares her insight on Sarah Strong’s rise into the National Player of the Year conversation, Azzi Fudd’s return, and how this team handles the pressure of another title run without Paige Bueckers. We also break down Geno Auriemma’s leadership, Caroline Ducharme’s importance to team chemistry, and the biggest threats standing in UConn’s way — from South Carolina and LSU to the rest of the Big East. And is this the quietest team Geno has ever had? 💙 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss a new episode or live reaction! 🏀 Interested in supporting the show? Email bigeastenergy@gmail.com — every sponsorship donates a minimum of 25% to the Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs of Connecticut. #UConn #UConnWBB #BigEast #UConnBasketball #ChelseaSherrod #SNY #SarahStrong #AzziFudd #GenoAuriemma #KKArnold #CarolineDucharme #UConnHuskies #BigEastBasketball #CollegeBasketball #WomenHoops #TheHoopsCapPod #BigEastEnergyNetwork #MarchMadness #NCAAWBB #UConnNation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices