UConn stars Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd were the top-ranked recruits in back-to-back classes, but injuries have limited the number of games the two guards have played together.
The duo’s friendship began in 2017 during the FIBA U16 AmericaCup and grew stronger as they played alongside each other for UConn women's basketball. However, both have faced injuries, spending a large amount of time sidelined. Despite these setbacks, their mutual support has been crucial to their recoveries and current performances.
UConn coach Geno Auriemma was satisfied overall with his team's performance in the 72-61 win over Creighton, especially the efforts of Paige Bueckers and Sarah Strong.
Star guard Paige Bueckers returned for UConn women's basketball Wednesday night as Azzi Fudd paced the Huskies in their win at St. John's.
Sarah Strong had her fifth double-double of the season with 26 points and 12 rebounds, Paige Bueckers scored 19 of her 22 points in the second half, and No. 6 UConn beat Creighton 72-61 in a battle for the Big East lead.
Connecticut stars Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd were the top-ranked recruits in back-to-back classes, but injuries have limited the number of games the two guards have played together.
Here is how the trade shakes out: Las Vegas receives: Jewell Loyd, No. 13 overall pick (via Sparks) Los Angeles receives: Kelsey Plum, No. 9 overall pick (via Seattle) Seattle receives: No. 2 overall pick (via Sparks), Li Yueru
The WNBA offseason is starting with a bang. The Los Angeles Sparks, Las Vegas Aces and Seattle Storm agreed to a multi-team deal that will see Kelsey Plum head to Southern California and Jewell Loyd to Sin City,
Graduate transfer Kaitlyn Chen has settled into her role with UConn women's basketball as she's learned to balance scoring and assisting.
UConn guard Paige Bueckers and forward Sarah Strong expressed their support for injured guard Caroline Ducharme, who is reportedly inching closer to return.
After hanging with No. 6 UConn early, a turbulent, turnover-filled stretch cost Creighton women's basketball in Saturday’s loss in a battle of Big East unbeatens.
Kelis Fisher announced her commitment to join the UConn women's basketball team two years ago as a high school sophomore.