UConn didn’t just dominate on the court—they stole the show off it too. After crushing Creighton 70-50 to secure yet another Big East championship, Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd, and Sarah Strong found themselves in the middle of a press conference moment so awkward that it was instantly iconic. The trio’s priceless reactions—confusion, quick exits, and barely stifled laughter—turned a routine media session into comedy gold. And the internet? Absolutely lost it.
According to a post on Instagram by CBB on FOX, “This might be the funniest media moment for these three .” The clip showed Bueckers, Fudd, and Strong seated at the press conference table, fresh off securing UConn’s 23rd Big East title and fifth straight since returning to the conference in 2021. After the conference moderator announced, “We’ll take questions for the student-athletes,” an awkward silence followed. Sarah Strong’s eyebrows shot up in surprise while Paige grinned, and Azzi, who had been scratching her neck with a vacant look seconds earlier, suddenly lit up. Then came the punchline:
“No questions.”
Strong immediately sprang up from her chair, ready to leave. Fudd, just as eager to make a quick exit, followed. “All right, thank you.” Paige, caught in the moment, put her head down, covering her chuckles. But the confusion wasn’t over. Strong, standing with a slightly lost expression, eventually sat back down after realizing they weren’t actually done. Fudd even had to return to her seat. That’s when the moderator said, “Doug, we’ll go to Doug.“
Strong, still trying to make sense of it all, leaned toward Paige and said, “That was a sick joke.” Fans wasted no time roasting the hilarious press conference chaos.
“Azzi Like SEE YA!” – Bueckers, Strong, and Fudd’s unsuccessful press conference exit had fans crying
One fan nailed it with, “Azzi like SEE YA! .” And honestly, can you blame them? It seemed like Fudd was already halfway to the locker room before the moderator could blink. After grinding through a brutal season and dominating Creighton in the Big East Championship, the Huskies were ready to celebrate. UConn jumped out to an 11-0 lead and never looked back, ending the first quarter up 27-11 after a crushing 16-4 run. Creighton, normally lethal from deep, hit just six of 23 three-pointers—completely stifled by UConn’s relentless defense. The Huskies forced 19 turnovers and held the Bluejays to a frigid 35.8% from the field. So, say it with us- THEY EARNED THAT QUICK EXIT!
Another fan caught the look on Sarah Strong’s face: “Sarah was so disappointed.” The Freshman of the Year was mid-celebration when reality hit—she wasn’t off the hook just yet. One second, she was ready to bolt, the next, she was standing there, frozen, trying to figure out what just happened. Honestly, it was the most personality fans had seen from Strong all season. And she backed it up on the court, dropping 13 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and snagging six steals—her third double-double in a single conference tournament.
One fan summed it up perfectly: “The most personality I have seen from Sarah the entire season. Lol . The fastest I have seen Azzi move the whole season and the most joy I have seen in Paige’s eyes the entire season. Lol .” They weren’t wrong. Strong’s usually locked in, but this showed a different side of her. Meanwhile, Fudd’s quick exit was the fastest she’s moved all year, and Bueckers’ laugh? A rare, refreshing sight after dropping 24 points on 7-for-14 shooting, adding eight rebounds and three assists.
“Everybody look so lost,” another fan joked. To be fair, they weren’t wrong. After a dominant Big East tournament run—including a 29-point smackdown of South Carolina—UConn had been laser-focused for weeks. A press conference curveball was bound to throw them off.
But the fan-favorite reaction? “She a runner, she’s a track star .” Mooski’s hit song never felt more accurate. Fudd was gone so fast, it could’ve been set to a beat. After clinching their 30th conference tournament title—a Division I record—you can’t blame them for wanting to sprint out of that room.
The press conference moment was a reminder that even the most dominant teams can have a sense of humor. UConn’s championship pedigree is undeniable, but it’s moments like these that make them relatable. Bueckers, Fudd, and Strong showed that they’re not just elite athletes—they’re teammates who know how to laugh at themselves. And with March Madness approaching, that chemistry might just be the X factor that takes them all the way.
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