The 2025-26 UConn Women’s Basketball season tips off in Annapolis, Maryland — and the journey to banner No. 13 begins. Mark Zanetto breaks down Geno Auriemma’s comments, Azzi Fudd’s leadership, Sarah Strong’s expanded role, and Ayanna Patterson’s emotional return to the court. That No. 1 Reason is Geno Auriemma, it's that simple Louisville brings a new-look roster led by Laura Ziegler and Tajianna Roberts, but the top-ranked Huskies are ready to make another statement. 📍 Armed Forces Classic | U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD 📺 Watch on ESPN / ESPN+ 🏀 UConn leads all-time series 20–3 If you’re a business, brand, or UConn fan who wants to get behind our shows — email mark@bigeastenergy.com. A minimum of 25% of all sponsorship revenue goes directly to the Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs of Connecticut. 🎙️ The Hoops Cap is part of the Big East Energy Network — where passion meets ENERGY… Big East Energy. 👇 Subscribe & Follow 🔗 YouTube: youtube.com/bigeastenergynetwork 📸 Instagram / X / Threads: @TheHoopsCapPod 📧 mark@bigeastenergy.com #UConnWBB, #GoHuskies, #TheHoopsCap, #BigEastEnergy, #UConn, #UConnBasketball, #UConnWomen, #AzziFudd, #SarahStrong, #AyannaPatterson, #GenoAuriemma, #LouisvilleWBB, #CollegeBasketball, #BigEast, #HuskyNation, #ArmedForcesClassic, #UConnHoops, #NCAAWBB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices