"Designed by Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd and Caroline Ducharme, the rings are filled with detail that represents the title won, as well as traces of team identity and tradition. Twelve trapezoid stones on the top of the ring represent the 12 national titles the program has won, with UConn's branding font, championship trophy and "National Champions." There are five triangle stones on the Gampel Pavilion design on the ring that represent the program's five consecutive Big East conference tournament championships,"
"as well as the line "the power of friendship," which Bueckers said was the reason they won. "Vibes" is on the bottom -- Bueckers says they "went off of straight vibes" and stuck together. Scores from UConn's road to the national title, beginning with its Sweet 16 win over Oklahoma, are on the inner ring. When the stone is removed, a piece of the national championship game ball is embedded,"
UConn's women's basketball team received championship rings at a private event commemorating the 2025 NCAA national title after defeating South Carolina 82-59, with Sarah Strong posting 24 points, 15 rebounds and five assists. The player-designed rings — created by Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd and Caroline Ducharme — incorporate program symbols and moments: twelve trapezoid stones for UConn's 12 national titles, five triangle stones for five consecutive Big East tournament championships, the phrases "the power of friendship" and "Vibes," game scores etched on the inner ring, and a removable stone containing a piece of the championship game ball.
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