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JuJu Watkins has established herself as one of the top stars in women’s college basketball in her freshman year with USC, helping to lead her team to the Elite Eight, and she received great praise from two of the other big stars in the game in Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers. “I’ve been able to […]

The USC Trojans are in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1994 and that’s largely due to the play of freshman sensation JuJu Watkins. The win set them up with a matchup against UConn with a trip to the Final Four on the line. It’s going to be a […]

The UConn women’s basketball team have punched their way into the Elite Eight round of the NCAA national tournament as they beat the Duke Blue Devils, 53-45. Once again, the Huskies were led by star Paige Bueckers as she and head coach Geno Auriemma had their own messages about their quest to become national champions […]

WNBA legend Sue Bird has issued a stark warning to the league: capitalize on the popularity of young stars like Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers and JuJu Watkins or risk losing them to overseas play. In a sports era where the influence of athletes is amplified by social media, college basketball stars like Bueckers and Clark […]

South Carolina women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley hailed UConn women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers as “the most elite player women’s basketball has ever offered.” Known for being choosy with her words, as well as a deep respect for the game and its players, Staley’s praise of Bueckers comes as the UConn guard’s performances continue […]

Few names have dominated the headlines this season more prominently than Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark. The Naismith Awards announced their Women’s College Player of the Year award finalists on Tuesday, which includes Clark, USC’s JuJu Watkins, along with Stanford’s Cameron Brink and UConn’s Paige Bueckers vying for the accolade. Clark, in her senior […]

The No. 3 UConn women’s basketball successfully booked their tickets to the next round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament after surviving the challenge of No. 6 Syracuse Orange to the tune of a 72-64 score. The Orange were led by no other than the high-scoring Dyaisha Fair, who was, without a doubt, the most dangerous […]

The UConn women’s basketball program faced a fiery Syracuse Orange team in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The Huskies won 72-64 off a standout performance from star guard Paige Bueckers. Her March Madness contributions have drawn tremendous praise from Head Coach Geno Auriemma. Auriemma spoke to reporters after the Huskies’ nail-biting finish on […]

The UConn women’s basketball team notched another victory on the court against Jackson State Saturday, but the win carried a sweeter note as it aligned with the 70th birthday of coach Geno Auriemma. Paige Bueckers, UConn’s star guard, extended a celebratory message after the victory, jokingly wishing the coach “Happy birthday Grandpa,” at the postgame […]

The UConn women’s basketball is moving on to the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament after taking care of business on Saturday against the Jackson State Lady Tigers. With Paige Bueckers leading the attack, the No. 3 seed  Huskies torched the Lady Tigers, who had no answer for her. Paige Bueckers goes off in […]

UConn women’s basketball has seen better days, with their aura of invincibility and top-10 national ranking no longer intact. The Huskies struggled against strong non-conference competition this year, which does not bode well for the 2024 NCAA Tournament. But a healthy Paige Bueckers can be a game-changer in March, and for the 2024-25 season. The […]

One of the major questions facing the UConn Huskies this season was whether or not star point guard Paige Bueckers would enter the WNBA Draft or opt to return for a fifth season of college eligibility. That question was answered on senior night at UConn as Bueckers announced to the home crowd that she would […]

The UConn women’s basketball team has a road game scheduled in Cincinnati, Ohio against the Xavier Musketeers on Wednesday, and the team is preparing in myriad ways. Recently Coach Geno Auriemma had a stark reaction after compiling 1,200 wins in his storied coaching career. He also spoke about his thoughts on the NCAA Tournament and […]

In the world of college basketball, few names resonate like UConn women’s basketbll coach Geno Auriemma and Paige Bueckers. Recently, Bueckers made an interesting comparison, likening her coach to basketball legend LeBron James. The comparison comes as Auriemma, nearing his 70th birthday and 1,200 career win as a coach, continues to lead the Huskies with […]

UConn women’s basketball player Paige Bueckers overcame an early injury scare to lead her team to an 85-59 victory over Marquette on Tuesday. The game saw Bueckers, the 2021 AP national player of the year, initially down in pain just three minutes into the game, clutching her surgically repaired left knee. Despite the tense start, […]

Just before the half, UConn women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers hit a buzzer-beater from nearly halfcourt against Marquette on Tuesday. PAIGE BUECKERS pic.twitter.com/lMixlw7PAp — UConn Women’s Basketball (@UConnWBB) January 24, 2024 Naturally, UConn women’s basketball fans are loving it. It was her smirk after immediately making this before celebrating with the team that got me […]

Paige Bueckers delivered an outstanding 32-point game to steer No. 9 UConn women’s basketball to an 83-59 victory over Seton Hall. With this win, the Huskies maintained their unbeaten record in Big East play. Bueckers, shooting an impressive 70.6% from the field, also added six rebounds, two assists and two blocks to her tally. The […]

The midseason top 25 list for the John R. Wooden Award was announced Wednesday, featuring some of the most notable players in women’s college basketball. The Wooden Award, known for recognizing the most outstanding player in college basketball annually, has highlighted several notable names in its latest list, and leading the pack are Iowa’s Caitlin […]

UConn women’s basketball guard Paige Bueckers is in the spotlight as she weighs her future with the team. After an ACL tear that led to her missing the entire last season, Bueckers is back in action for the 2023-24 season. However, her commitment beyond this period remains undetermined. Despite the potential of being a top prospect […]

The UConn women’s basketball team’s recent victory over Marquette on Dec. 31 showcased the depth and versatility of their roster. While Paige Bueckers’ 25 points were impressive, it was senior point guard Nika Muhl who stole the show, earning praise from both Bueckers and coach Geno Auriemma. In the 95-64 win, Muhl not only secured […]

UConn women’s basketball star player Paige Bueckers is redefining her role on the court. After enduring injuries that sidelined her for most of the past two seasons, Bueckers, now a junior, is embracing a significant shift in her basketball career. Known primarily as a point guard, she’s now making her mark as a forward. This […]

Expanding on our preview of the 2024 NCAA women’s basketball conference play, the stage is set for an exciting second half of the season where powerhouses and emerging contenders alike vie for the title. The South Carolina women’s basketball team, with their undefeated streak and a ranking of No. 1 nationally, are a force to […]

The Indiana Fever’s recent achievement of securing the first overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft for the second consecutive year marks a significant moment in the franchise’s history. The rare opportunity positions the Fever at a crossroads, offering a chance to transition from a period of struggle to potential league dominance. The selection of […]

In a significant milestone for UConn women’s basketball guard Paige Bueckers matched Maya Moore’s record as the fastest Husky to score 1,000 career points, accomplishing this in just 55 games. Bueckers’ landmark achievement came during a strong performance against 24th-ranked North Carolina in the Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase on Dec. 10, where she scored […]

The 2024 WNBA Draft promises to be a transformative event for several franchises, with the Indiana Fever leading the way. Topping our mock draft predictions is Iowa’s Caitlin Clark, a player whose stellar offensive capabilities have made her one of the most talked-about prospects in women’s college basketball. Note that the Dallas Wings and Los […]

The UConn women’s basketball program is off to a bit of a disappointing start this season, but that is not the fault of Paige Bueckers, who is back and playing like fans know her to be capable of. In a big 76-64 win over the North Carolina women’s basketball program, Paige Bueckers went viral for […]

For the second consecutive year, the Indiana Fever will select first overall in the WNBA Draft, per Indiana Pacers beat writer Scott Agness. The Fever beat 11 other teams for the distinction during the 2024 WNBA Draft Lottery on Sunday. BREAKING: Indiana Fever land the No. 1 pick for the second year in a row […]

A handful of generational women’s basketball prospects have come out of the college ranks over the last handful of seasons, which means that having the number one overall pick in the WNBA Draft has never been more important. We have seen this firsthand with recent number one overall picks like Sabrina Ionescu and A’ja Wilson […]

In a recent match-up against No. 5 Texas, UConn women’s basketball star player Paige Bueckers faced a challenging game. Bueckers, a redshirt junior, has been a focal point for opposing defenses, and Sunday’s game was no exception. Despite her efforts, she struggled to find her rhythm, ending the game with 13 points, four rebounds, four assists, […]

UConn’s women’s basketball team, led by coach Geno Auriemma, is facing a tumultuous season marked by a string of injuries. Auriemma expressed the team’s plight to ESPN reporter Alexa Philippou, saying, “I don’t think anybody deserves to be in this situation as many times as we’ve been in.” The team’s depth has been severely tested. […]

UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma faces a challenging season as injuries have forced the team to reinvent itself. The Huskies, who had a promising start with a full roster including star players like Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd, now find themselves in a position of uncertainty. At the beginning of the 2023-24 season, UConn’s […]

In a season already marked by surprises, the NCAA women’s basketball landscape has been shaken to its core. South Carolina has solidified its position as the unanimous No. 1 team in this week’s AP women’s college basketball Top 25 poll. The Gamecocks have been ranked for 209 consecutive weeks, only second to UConn’s record streak […]

In an emotional homecoming, Paige Bueckers, star guard for the No. 8 UConn women’s basketball team, delivered an impressive performance against Minnesota on Sunday, leading the Huskies to a 62-44 victory. Bueckers contributed 12 points, eight rebounds, and four assists to the Huskies’ win. Bueckers, who has showcased her talents in packed arenas nationwide and […]

As the UConn women’s basketball team prepares for their game against Minnesota on Sunday, the spotlight shifts to star player Paige Bueckers in the absence of her teammate Azzi Fudd. With Fudd sidelined due to a knee injury, Bueckers acknowledges the need for a more aggressive approach on her part, especially in the offensive end. […]

The UConn women’s basketball team is bracing for a challenging game against Minnesota, with the stark reality of playing without the Huskies’ sharpshooter, Azzi Fudd, due to a knee injury. Coach Geno Auriemma didn’t mince words about the difficulty of filling Fudd’s void, especially her knack for nailing threes: “You can’t just find someone to […]

As the 2023-2024 college basketball season heats up, three notable players are emerging as early favorites for the prestigious John R. Wooden Award. Caitlin Clark from Iowa, Paige Bueckers of UConn, and Angel Reese from LSU have topped the preseason list of candidates for the honor, as reported by Alexa Philippou of ESPN. The award […]

Following a challenging 92-81 loss to NC State on Nov. 12, UConn women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers opened up about the Huskies’ performance and her leadership role in a post-game media session. The No. 2-ranked UConn Huskies, still reeling from a stunning defeat, saw Bueckers, in her second game back from a year-long hiatus due […]

In the highly anticipated return to the hardwood, Paige Bueckers stepped back into the spotlight with a performance that was, by her own standards, less than stellar. After a grueling 584-day hiatus, the 2021 national player of the year graced the court, contributing to the UConn women’s basketball team’s 102-58 victory over Dayton. However, the […]

As the 2023-24 women’s college basketball season approaches, UConn’s Paige Bueckers is charting a new course in her athletic journey. Following a debilitating ACL tear, the former Naismith Player of the Year is not just back in the game; she has transformed her off-court routine to prevent future injuries and enhance her performance. Bueckers’ new […]