Paige Bueckers 'extremely grateful' for NCAA Tournament return after 720-day absence

Paige Bueckers 'extremely grateful' for NCAA Tournament return after 720-day absence | SportsCenter

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Ай бұрын

Paige Bueckers of the UConn Huskies joins Elle Duncan to describe what it means to her to play in the Women's NCAA tournament for the first time in two years and why she believes UConn might be underestimated heading into March Madness.
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@janellelee3612 Ай бұрын

I don’t think people are realizing how loaded this team really is. It’s just disappointing because they haven’t been given the chance to show it because of constant CONSTANT injuries. They’re basically playing their bench this season, besides the seniors, and they lost just FIVE of the 34 games. Which all came from current top 15 teams. UConn still is the dominant uconn in the past years, but in early 2000’s injuries weren’t a problem. Take half of key players off of lsu, usc, iowa, etc. they probably wouldn’t even have won their conference, and would have had a lot more then just 5 losses.

@edd06001 Ай бұрын

Im a UConn fan, and they don't have a shot at all. Im sorry, but even when at full strength earlier in the year, they lost to some big names. Now they are depleted, and as great as Bueckers is, she is nowhere near the caliber player of husky legends like Taurasi, Bird, Moore, or Stewart. Can they squeeze into the Final Four. Maybe? But they have no shot against teams like South Carolina, Iowa, or LSU.

@lightingbolt8148 Ай бұрын

I’m sorry they’re not loaded or injuries wouldn’t hurt them, they Can make a little run but not all the way. Sorry

@Ecybersupreme Ай бұрын

This team not loaded fool 😂 ppl say anything LSU is loaded

@janellelee3612 Ай бұрын

guys I never said anything about my predictions for UConn, all I’m saying is nobody’s appreciating how insane it is that they only lost five games and got the 3 seed with half their roster, something not many teams can do

@Lady_K2 Ай бұрын

What’s sad and did when I see so called fans compare this young lady to past players!!!!!😤!!! Everyone is their own player at the end of the day! Let this team play the best basketball 🏀 they can and move along win or lose! Stop for goodness sake STOP 🛑 comparing this woman to other Husky Players as college basketball for women sports are tougher than before and more competitive! Everyone on here just yapping nonsense!!!

@RobertDeMartin Ай бұрын

As anyone can see and hear, Paige has a handle on what she wants to do and goes about her business with a love in her heart which we can feel. Even the players who play against her feel that 'something', that love she has for the game and their respect for her is unquestioned. Many fans from all over the world literally love her. Sure, she's a wonderful basketball player but there's more to it, isn't there? She's a wonderful person and if you have had the opportunity to get to know her she could easily become one of your best friends. Her faith is strong and she will be there for you when the need arises.

@BigTexan59 Ай бұрын

Paige is going to light it up for the tournament. Big East Championship was just a warm up. The young lady is READY.

@patrickhoffman-fw7hw Ай бұрын

That was a well-done interview. The women never disappoint and always play to Gino's standards. They never go into a game not thinking they can not win. Even when our team is half-freshmen, we find a way to win. Oh yeah, we have Paige and you don't. Underdog, I like the sound. It makes our tournament run even sweeter. Go Huskies!!

@ram11198 Ай бұрын

So glad she's staying one more year

@AlexOtto Ай бұрын

This why I have UConn in the final four against Iowa

@anthonytaylor7928 Ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@arthurwright255 Ай бұрын

I do too, UConn men and women have a legit shot at winning the championship. Would be epic if both men and women's won the championship in the same season!

@stormyweather9917 Ай бұрын

South Carolina men lost to Oregon today. Women will fold like a cheap suit too.

@lexsea Ай бұрын

don’t let paige get hot! she can single handedly carry uconn to the final 4. every team better make any other person beat them in the tournament

@MrGenexxx Ай бұрын

the problem is Paige is always hot🥰

@true-rv2oi Ай бұрын

@@MrGenexxxhey watch your mouth that’s my wife you’re talking about….

@toddoaurello5177 Ай бұрын

“Addicted to Buckets 🔥🔥🔥”

@jameslaughter5183 Ай бұрын

The surprising advantage that UConn has is the emergence of an inside asset in Ice Brady. Though the injury to Aaliyah Edwards though awful it was also serendipitous in that it gave Ice 2 games to play 40 minutes each. It is evident Ice blossomed in that opportunity. Now UConn has a magnified interior game; all other teams best prepare.

@Kenswift-AT Ай бұрын

Paige is an insanely great player

@coreyjohnson7777 Ай бұрын

I like how y'all are giving these females the time of day.

@DavidHuston Ай бұрын

Its easy to see you prefer guys>

@runrafarunthebestintheworld Ай бұрын

Sounds like you like men. 😅

@victorlopez2143 Ай бұрын

As someone who has already stated - take out 5 best players from your team and see if they lose more than 5 games and see if they can win their conference. I don't think so..Go huskies

@tonipfohler6503 Ай бұрын

....Never ever sleep on a team with a player named Paige Beuckers....

@usveteran9893 Ай бұрын

As a UCONN fan, I can honestly say I don't see the final four. For one, PB may light up the boards, but if the rest of the team isn't with her, it is game over. Sure, they will overcome Jackson State. But as the tournament progresses, so do tougher teams. As I said, she may light up the boards, but the rest of the team must be there to support her, and I don't see that happening.

@ChanBoogie310 Ай бұрын

I honestly think when I first watched her in when she was in HS that she was going to do what Caitlin is currently doing for women’s basketball along, but I’m glad I get to see them both shine. I’m glad she lead in more to her scoring ability this season.

@glenngrinter6818 Ай бұрын

Thankful their Saturday afternoon game is on ABC 📺.🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀🏀

@runrafarunthebestintheworld Ай бұрын

Yep same I get to see Pretty Paige.

@brianstarfire 28 күн бұрын

Rebecca Lobo was prescient. Fingers crossed UConn wins the title next year!

@656harnish Ай бұрын

I am almost more excited about the women's tournament this year then the men's tournament! There are so many good teams and players this year, it'll be exciting!

@flacostacks9666 Ай бұрын

She focused on getting it done thats why she not worried about that number or the past cus her future is better and brighter

@damagedone56 Ай бұрын

As a CT resident I can say Paige is a smoke show

@AngryTusken Ай бұрын

Wow, Rebecca Lobo, a former UConn alum, picks them to perform well. What a shocker!

@TheDisruptiveOne Ай бұрын

Sorry Paige. That Notre Dame game broke me. I think elite eight is the absolute ceiling. Sweet 16 is more likely.

@usveteran9893 Ай бұрын

Agree

@stormyweather9917 Ай бұрын

Good. The less whining we hear from you about UCONN the better. Go troll somewhere else.

@rustynail1071 Ай бұрын

Paige is basically a WNBA player 😂

@robertsutphen2333 Ай бұрын

Paige Bueckers:, intelligent , mature, strong in her standards and faith. TERRIFIC!

@Whizkidsoo Ай бұрын

Yo ppl talking to much Caitlin bruh her defense has gotten so good she shoots at a higher clip better passer not a better shooter but that’s prolly it just think she reached 1k pts in less games then maya & she’s not a score first

@Roadkill515 Ай бұрын

Paige is a better defender. Not a better passer than Caitlin. To me, shooting is comparable. Caitlin has a better 3 range. Paige has a better mid range shot. Both great players that do what they do at elite levels.

@kenichitamagusuku3194 Ай бұрын

I agree, see you’ll in the finals but fire Lobo first

@danwayment6842 Ай бұрын

Ditto!

@gothard5 Ай бұрын

Go Buckeyes!! Go Herd!!

@lightingbolt8148 Ай бұрын

What a shock Homer Lobo thinks UCOnn can make a run

@shortaybrown Ай бұрын

ALL AMERICAN QUEEN!

@Jay-ft3xh Ай бұрын

P Buckets!

@richhahn2443 Ай бұрын

No way. They are too undersized. Small ball and no bench isn't going to get them into the Final 4.

@carolynbarr770 Ай бұрын

PB,,,, smooth 😎

@darryelphillip5219 Ай бұрын

My AC on dead asleep not even twitchinv😂😂

@doubleburnttoast5281 Ай бұрын

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🚀♾

@PlayboiBreezeTV Ай бұрын

No way 🥱

@ishmael_03 Ай бұрын

I predicted that Uconn would never win another championship since they lost to Mississippi State! 😁

@bertjones3010 Ай бұрын

Just bring God to play 6th man.

@bigbds222 Ай бұрын

There conference is weak South Carolina beat them bad without Cardosa they're winning because there division is terrible a easy road to the tournament against a good team they'll get another beat down.

@bertjones3010 Ай бұрын

If all you do is look at box scores, it doesn't really put into context what great team basketball they play. Sure, maybe like last year they lose, but I wouldn't be surprised if they did. And I will not be rooting for them. My team is the under performers, the 1v1 team supreme. Gueax Tigers.

@bigbds222 Ай бұрын

Once again there division is terrible