Posts by Tee Baker

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

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

Xavier guard Tae'lor Purvis gives a high-five before a BIG EAST game.

BIG EAST Tournament: Day 1 storylines and takeaways

March 8, 2025

How St. John’s, Georgetown and Xavier advanced to the quarterfinals

Paige Bueckers extends her left arm to guard Lauren Jensen

BIG EAST notebook: UConn wins again, season superlatives

March 5, 2025

Which players distinguished themselves this season?

Seton Hall Pirates head coach Anthony Bozzella watches from the sideline

Experience and youth combine to drive Seton Hall success

February 18, 2025

Pirates have eyes on NCAA Tournament bid

UConn guard Paige Bueckers (5) drives toward the basket while South Carolina guard MiLaysia Fulwiley (12) defends.

Has UConn’s series with South Carolina evolved into a rivalry?

February 13, 2025

Auriemma: ‘It’s hard as hell to win down there’