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The Most Watched Episodes on UConn+ in 2023
12/27/2023 9:42:00 AM | General
2023 Was A Big Year For UConn Athletics, Here Are Most Watched Moments by Husky Fans
UConn+ is a first-of-its-kind endeavor in college athletics to combine live and original content, and development of the new technology to run it has continued since the platform concept was first announced in November 2022. It surfaces original and exclusive content to fans such as features, live events, profiles, press conferences, highlights and other on-demand content. UConn+ is the exclusive outlet for live streaming of all home non-conference games for UConn men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, field hockey, lacrosse, baseball and softball in the 2023-24 season. Select events from other sports also air on UConn+.
With the launch of the UConn+ TV apps in early 2023, in addition to the existing mobile app and web viewing platforms, UConn Nation tallied up over 650,000+ full episode views of the new on-demand, exclusive content featuring UConn student-athletes and coaches, in addition to University video features.
Here are the most watched episodes of 2023:
Most Watched: The Standard: In Season – Episode 1
Entering his 39th season of coaching, Coach Geno Auriemma, is back with the UConn women’s basketball team for the 2023-24 season. With a tough schedule to start the season, the team is back to show UConn Nation how they set the standard.
Marching On Season 1: Episode 3 - The Grind
When the Huskies were battling in one of the toughest stretches of their 2022-2023 season, Husky fans made sure to pay attention. The team was preparing for the Big East rematches and looking ahead to the conference tournament. UConn Nation had their back as they stayed in the grind to ultimately win the National Championship.
All the Bases: Episode 2 - Infielders
The Huskies of UConn Baseball let fans into the dugout with this behind the scenes look at their 2022-2023 team in-season. UConn Nation got the chance to meet the #HookC infielders with their nicknames, camaraderie, and how they landed the positions they are in.
Watch Season 2 of All the Bases coming to UConn+ this spring.
Road to Gameday: Episode 1 - Volleyball
With a new series following UConn teams leading up to gameday, fans were interested to see the training that their Husky teams go through. The Women’s Volleyball team showed off their new facility, and shared their team traditions leading up to their home opener against Hofstra this season.
The Breakdown Season 2: Episode 2 - Pass Catchers
The UConn Football team prepared for their season with summer training camp and tough practices. Providing a behind the scenes look, Husky fans were able to meet the players and coaches on the 2023 squad.
Husky Life: Episode 2 – Aaliyah Edwards
In the second episode of the new day-in-the-life series, the UConn Women’s Basketball team arrives in Italy for its 2023 Foreign Tour. Senior forward Aaliyah Edwards shows her need for speed, both on and off the court.
In the Paint: All Access – Episode 1
Go behind the scenes with Head Coach Dan Hurley and the UConn Men’s Basketball team as they begin their quest for a second consecutive national title. In Episode 1, re-live some of last year’s memories and take a tour of Alex Karaban’s Northborough, MA home. Find out more about the team dynamics that helped carry UConn to a National Championship, and meet the ‘Fab 5 Freshmen’ Class.
Jonathan XV: Game Day
Fans enjoyed a chronicle of Jonathan XV’s first year at UConn, from arriving home in Storrs to participating in UConn’s most storied traditions. Each episode follows our mascot-in-training – and feature his brother Jonathan XIV – as he experiences life as the newest member of UConn Nation. At the 2023 homecoming game, Jonathan XV got to experience everything that UConn fans love about gameday.
Part of the Pack: Matthew Wood
Native to Lethbridge, Alberta, Matthew Wood was the youngest player in Division 1 Men's Ice Hockey in his first year last season. This summer he became the second Husky to be selected in the first round of the NHL Draft. Get to know him as he starts his journey as a Husky in the 2022-23 season.
Bleed Blue: The Husky Faithful – Big Red
"U-C-O-N-N UConn, UConn, UConn!" One of the most iconic fans in the history of UConn Men's Basketball, Big Red has seen it all. Get to hear his story in this fan focused episode of Bleed Blue: The Husky Faithful.
Coffee with Coaches: Chris MacKenzie
Baseball Head Coach Jim Penders interviews Women’s Ice Hockey Head Coach Chris Mackenzie. Husky fans learned about his career start from a young age, childhood in Canada, and why he continues coaching.
Worth Repeating: Maya Moore Irons & Jonathan Irons
In the fifth episode of "Worth Repeating," UConn President Radenka Maric interviewed Maya Moore Irons and Jonathan Irons about their newly released book, the couple's fight for justice , Maya's basketball career, and much more.
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