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Exciting news in the world of women’s college basketball! The Associated Press has just released their latest rankings, and there are some surprises. Sure, we have usual suspects like No 1 South Carolina, No 5 Texas, and No 9 Stanford, but can you believe that Connecticut is now sitting in 17th place? Yes, you read that right.
It’s hard to ignore the fact that UConn has dropped to 17th place in the AP survey, ending an incredible 357-week streak of being in the top 15. This is unprecedented and unexpected for a program as dominant as UConn’s. But what led to this downfall?
The recent injuries to key players like Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd have undoubtedly impacted UConn’s performance, leading to a disappointing 4-3 start to the season. However, it’s important to note that all of these losses have come against highly ranked opponents, which is little consolation for a team with such high standards.
With coach Geno Auriemma acknowledging the frustration and disappointment within the team, it’s clear that this is a challenging period for UConn. After years of setting an impossibly high standard with numerous championship wins and unbeaten seasons, it’s unfamiliar territory for them to be facing such a rough start. Let’s hope they can bounce back soon!
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