For 15-time NBA All-Star and future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant, ball is life. Sitting just outside of the play-in tournament of the Western Conference at 11th, the Phoenix Suns are likely nearing the end of their time on the basketball court this season.
Perhaps as a consolation prize, Durant has turned to watching quality basketball, instead. The Suns guard has long been notorious for interacting with fans and contributing to basketball discourse online.
What did Durant have to say about UConn’s championship run?
Following UConn’s complete and utter dominance of South Carolina in the Women’s March Madness National Championship, Durant was among the viewers who were left in awe of the team’s basketball prowess.
Azzi is just surgical..Paige is just an all around monster….Sarah strong, my goodness, how did u get so good so early??? Great bump on espn
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) April 6, 2025
“Azzi is just surgical..Paige is just an all around monster….Sarah strong, my goodness, how did u get so good so early???” said Durant via Twitter.
To leave a former MVP completely stunned is no small feat. Even so, Durant is far from exaggerating UConn’s dominance. Under head coach Geno Auriemma, UConn has cultivated a lineup and roster that has consistently instilled fear in the eyes of its opponents.
Durant’s description of Paige Bueckers as a “monster” is not entirely inaccurate. Despite returning from previous knee injuries, Bueckers was the star of the UConn offense in their championship run.
Her offensive dexterity and driving abilities fueled the UConn offense, averaging a career-high 19.9 points per game with a 53.4% field goal percentage during the season. Her performance in the tournament has not only solidified her legacy in UConn college basketball history but also made her one of biggest names to follow in the upcoming WNBA Draft.
Also coming off a knee injury, Azzi Fudd proved pivotal to UConn’s tournament success. Named the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four and contributing 24 points to the scoreboard in the matchup against South Carolina, Fudd’s sharpshooting and offensive efficiency were instrumental in UConn’s championship run.
Durant wasn’t the only one who marveled at the immediate impact of freshman Sarah Strong. Strong’s presence in the paint added a much-needed depth to UConn’s frontcourt and she recorded a double-double in the championship game, with 24 points and 15 rebounds.
Despite March being a month of upsets and Cinderella stories, UConn’s tournament takeover surprised no one. Boasting a 37-3 record, the Huskies simply overpowered everyone else. Their dominance in the tournament was a direct result of a balanced offense, stifling defense and a deep roster. The team’s adaptability and individual skill from each of the players ultimately sealed their legendary championship run.