Last round of pregame commentary

Here's the last round of speculations and commentary (no predictions) before UConn and Stanford tip off at the XL Center tonight.

This is why they came to Stanford by Michelle Smith (ESPNW.

Stanford freshmen ready for prime time when playing against Connecticut in women's basketball by Elliott Almond (Mercury News)

Stanford, UConn women resume classic rivalry by Tom FitzGerald (San Francisco Chronicle)

Connecticut and Stanford renew their rivalry on Monday with a lot less on the line by The Associated Press)

Beth Mowins and Debbie Antonelli preview Stanford-UConn ... with Kara Lawson., first 10 minutes of ESPNW Podcast

Banking on Freshmen: UConn & Stanford in the Same Boat by Holly C. Tannyhill (Swish Appeal)

Big test: Stanford at UConn from the Republican American

In Stanford-UConn, Look For Freshmen To Make Noise by John Altavilla (Hartford Courant)

Stanford poses major test for UConn women by Rich Elliott (Stamford Advocate)

Auriemma will learn a lot about his team in tonight's game by Mike DiMauro (The Day)

UConn women's basketball preview glance -- Huskies vs. Stanford from The Hour

UCONN WOMEN: Stanford will be sizable challenge for Huskies by Jim Fuller (Register Citizen)