Posts by Tee Baker

Tee has been a contributor to The Next since March Madness 2021 and is currently a contributing editor, BIG EAST beat reporter and curator of historical deep dives.

UConn Geno Auriemma hoists net above head after cutting it down

How Auriemma’s exceptional evolution led UConn to a 12th title

April 7, 2025

Auriemma: ‘When I stop becoming relevant, it’s time to go’

Paige Bueckers yells during warm ups

UConn prepared for the intensity of a 2022 title game rematch

April 5, 2025

Will Paige Bueckers leave UConn as a national champion?

UConn’s big three shine in dominant semifinal victory

April 5, 2025

The Huskies will compete for a 12th national championship on Sunday

Sarah Strong shoots the basketball

Freshman Sarah Strong elevates UConn to Final Four favorite

April 4, 2025

Ashlynn Shade: ‘The poise, the maturity that she has on the basketball court, it’s very special’

Doug Bruno cuts down the net following a conference tournament championship

Doug Bruno’s retirement marks end of an era at DePaul

March 31, 2025

Bruno: ‘I owe my professional athletic life to DePaul University’

Azzi Fudd drives to the basket for a layup

Azzi Fudd will return next season as UConn’s undisputed leader

March 26, 2025

Auriemma: ‘I’m as excited as anybody … to see what can happen’

In five seasons in Storrs, Paige Bueckers ushered in a new era of college basketball

March 25, 2025

Auriemma: ‘Paige is the poster child for how it’s supposed to be’

UConn guards Azzi Fudd (L) and Paige Bueckers (R) pose for a photograph

Is 2025 the year UConn returns to the top of the sport?

March 11, 2025

The Huskies have the pieces in place for a deep March run

Ice Brady faces a Villanova defender

Why Ice Brady might be UConn’s X factor

March 10, 2025

Brady is poised to make a difference this postseason

Jasmine Bascoe smiles and celebrates with teammates

Villanova’s Jasmine Bascoe has risen to the occasion

March 9, 2025

All-BIG EAST freshman records double-double in tournament debut