UConn’s forwards helped the Huskies have one of the best defenses in the nation once again. Anchored by Olivia Nelson-Ododa and Aaliyah Edwards inside, UConn finished sixth overall in total rebounding rate and seventh overall in block rate per Her Hoop Stats.
Here’s how UConn’s frontcourt performed this season:
The punchline: UConn scored over 1.27 points per possession on post-ups and shot attempts around the basket this season — the best in the nation per Synergy. While the Huskies’ frontcourt dominated inside against smaller opponents in the Big East all season long, they did struggle against teams with more size and length.