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This is Defector, a new sports blog and media company. We made this place together, we own it together, we run it together. Without access, without favor, without discretion, and without interference.

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Tennessee Lady Vols forward Zee Spearman (11) celebrates during the women's college basketball game between the Tennessee Lady Vols and the UConn Huskies on February 6, 2025, at Food City Center in Knoxville, TN.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: FEB 06 Women’s – UConn at Tennessee

College Basketball

Tennessee Tried Something New And Beat An Old Rival

Kelsey Plum #10 of the Las Vegas Aces and Jewell Loyd #24 of the Seattle Storm look on during the fourth quarter at Climate Pledge Arena on July 10, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.

Las Vegas Aces v Seattle Storm

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We Got A Real WNBA Trade, With Stars And Everything

Kiyomi McMiller does a spin move during a game against Wagner

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Kiyomi McMiller’s Gorgeous Spin Move Has Graduated To College

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Hannah Hidalgo Plays Like A Woman Possessed

Paige Bueckers #5 of the Connecticut Huskies and JuJu Watkins #12 of the USC Trojans looks on during the second half in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at Moda Center on April 01, 2024 in Portland, Oregon.

Connecticut v USC

See The Subject Beyond The Frame

AUSTIN, TX - DECEMBER 03: Texas Longhorns guard Shaylee Gonzalez (2) drives past UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) during game featuring the Connecticut Huskies and Texas Longhorns on December 3, 2023, at the Moody Center in Austin, TX.

COLLEGE BASKETBALL: DEC 03 Women’s – Connecticut at Texas

UConn’s Curse Is Never-Ending

UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) on the sidelines during the women's college basketball game between the Butler Bulldogs and UConn Huskies on January 3, 2023, at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN.

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UConn Is Too Cursed To Play Basketball Right Now

Kai Crutchfield #3 of the NC State Wolfpack defends against Paige Bueckers #5 of the UConn Huskies during the first half in the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Elite 8 Round at Total Mortgage Arena on March 28, 2022 in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

UConn v NC State

UConn-NC State Was An Instant Classic

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Gonzaga's Corey Kispert, seen here honestly kind of mad-dogging The Distraction logo.

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