Washington Post picks UConn to win it all

[maxw]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/03/19/womens-perfect-bracket-march-madness/

This bracket is supposed to give you the best chance of winning a large pool by being slightly contrarian and not just picking the crowd favorites. The author does a good job of explaining his reasoning.

Last paragraph in the article:
As for the title game, selecting Connecticut to win it all should give us the most value while keeping the bracket rooted in reality. Coach Geno Auriemma and the Huskies are 132-23 in NCAA tournament games, making Auriemma the winningest head coach in postseason play. They won the Big East tournament title and went undefeated (18-0) against Big East competition, with a star player in Bueckers. And lastly, the Huskies have one of the highest adjusted margins of victory per Her Hoop Stats: +44.2, third-best in the country.
“We know that we’re not picked to win it. We’re not favored in any bracket really this year, so we know that and we know we’re sort of the underdog in this situation, but sort of been embracing it,” Bueckers told reporters this week.
Well, Bueckers, you’re picked in this one. Don’t let us down.

 

[Geew1992]

I picked them too

 

[fomalhaut]

I picked them too. Connecticut has the largest margin of victory in its wins than any team in the country (over +31). If they can play tight defense and shoot well, they have a chance against anyone.

 

[Kaizen]

I too, pick UConn as the final champion.

 

[WFFL]

I picked them too. Connecticut has the largest margin of victory in its wins than any team in the country (over +31). If they can play tight defense and shoot well, they have a chance against anyone.

Unfortunately we won't see any Big East opponents lol

 

[Bone Dog]

I picked them too. Connecticut has the largest margin of victory in its wins than any team in the country (over +31). If they can play tight defense and shoot well, they have a chance against anyone.

I always pick them to win it all. What’s the point of bothering to fill a bracket out otherwise?

Don’t worry, I know about gambling etc.

 

[uconnever]

I picked a rematch of LSU and South Carolina after a final four of UConn and NC State, LSU I picked to repeat.

 

[Tonyc]

Remember we've got Geno and the best player in WCBB Paige. They wont let us loose.

 

[pvdoggy]

Remember we've got Geno and the best player in WCBB Paige. They wont let us loose.

Really? I have seen them lose a few games, even this year.

 

[triaddukefan]

I wonder if they would put money on that bet.

 

[From France]

I picked UCONN over South Carolina, with Stanford and UCLA being the semis losers

 

[Rowdy831]

I would say South Carolina against the field but UConn has as good a chance as any other team in the tournament. The one thing I think you will see in AE and Paige is they will elevate their games and a lot of players who haven't been in the tournament or play for teams who are new to the pressure of the tournament will struggle.

 

[Next 12]

I would say South Carolina against the field but UConn has as good a chance as any other team in the tournament. The one thing I think you will see in AE and Paige is they will elevate their games and a lot of players who haven't been in the tournament or play for teams who are new to the pressure of the tournament will struggle.

Uconn has as good a chance to win it all as any other team with the way Uconn is playing now. With Paige, Aaliyah, Ashlynn, KK and Nika , and the emergene of Ice and Qadence, the team can compete. and with the history of Uconn BB, winning is not only possible, but probable. Ashlynn and KK are now molded into the Huskie starting five and Ice is another Aaliyah in waiting.Their baptism of fire was the BE tournament and they came out on fire. GO FRESHMEN!!!! GO HUSKIES!!!!

 

[UCTitleTown]

Set expectations low and you'll never be disappointed.

 

[Cornell Lt]

Like the rest of their reporting they got it wrong

 

[TN-Gamecock]

Remember we've got Geno and the best player in WCBB Paige. They wont let us loose.

Kamilla told me to tell you all "hi"

 

[BobbyJ]

Kamilla told me to tell you all "hi"

Really? Did she call you or text you?

 

[FormerCTrez]

Unfortunately we won't see any Big East opponents lol

Oh ye of little faith!

 

[Vancat]

Really? I have seen them lose a few games, even this year.

He said "they won't let us loose".

 

[pvdoggy]

He said "they won't let us loose".

I saw that but I was not about to correct the great @Tonyc english.

 

[Kaizen]

Like the rest of their reporting they got it wrong

You sure know how to make everyone anger to you ...

 

[PhillyCoach]

Geno used the BET to prove to the team that they can play 40 minutes of "in your face" defense and still be fresh enough to run the offense. They played 3 days in a row and even Ice went 40 minutes in the last 2 games. If UConn plays that D for the entire game they can compete with anybody. However, as in the 5 losses, it was their shooting % that lost the games. I believe the D can happen, but the shooting % is more of a question mark. UConn now has 2 players that can score 20 or more and 3-4 others who can score 12-15 on a good day. That's what it will take to win in the elite 8 and beyond. Of course they have it in them. Now they have to DO IT !!
Go UCONN.

 

[Geew1992]

Kamilla told me to tell you all "hi"

She is def not the best WCBB player.

 

[Pharos]

The article says, "with a star player in Bueckers..." I'd edit as "with star players in Bueckers and Edwards..." They are listed 4th and 8th in the ESPN thing. Two in the top 8. Pretty good...