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Breanna Stewart and Jason Sudeikis share experiences at UConn and WNBA

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Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Breanna Stewart and Jason Sudeikis share experiences at UConn and WNBA
Summary

Breanna Stewart and Jason Sudeikis discussed their basketball journeys in a conversation for The Hollywood Reporter's Game Recognize Game series. Sudeikis, noted for his role in 'Ted Lasso', highlighted parallels between UConn women's basketball and his experience on 'Saturday Night Live'. He wore UConn-themed shoes during the interview and noted a shift in coaching style from Geno Auriemma, which Stewart attributed to changes in recruiting dynamics and the effects of NIL on student-athletes. This conversation comes as Sudeikis continues to support Stewart's New York Liberty during WNBA games.

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  • •Stewart and Sudeikis met for a discussion on basketball experiences.
  • •Sudeikis compared UConn women's basketball to his SNL career.
  • •He noted Auriemma has softened his coaching methods over the years.
  • •Stewart discussed how NIL changes affect college athletes' goals.
  • •Sudeikis has been a courtside supporter at New York Liberty games.
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  • 4:52 PMYahoo Sports — Breanna Stewart and Jason Sudeikis compare UConn women's basketball to 'Saturday Night Live'
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Jason Sudeikis has been a visible courtside supporter of Stewart and the New York Liberty.

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