UConn Huskies star guard Paige Bueckers has long been considered the apparent overall first pick for the 2025 WNBA Draft, which many considered a testament not only to her popularity but also to her skills and dominance on the court. With that said, one analyst expressed his take on Bueckers and the UConns being in a status similar to Caitlin Clark and Iowa in the past.
In one of his recent videos, analyst Robin Lundberg talked about the impact of Paige Bueckers and the UConn Huskies as a whole in the current landscape of college basketball, as he called them the “biggest drivers” of the sport.
“Paige has become another star figure in the women’s college basketball and women’s basketball landscape,” Lundberg said. “Aside from Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever … UConn women’s basketball, I think is the biggest driver in the sport.”
“I mean she’s already got an Unrivaled deal,” Lundberg added. “We’ve seen she draws a crowd, too, as UConn also draws a crowd. Paige Bueckers feels like a uniquely positioned star in that UConn tradition and heritage because of when she happened to come up.”
Paige Bueckers Leads UConn to Big East Title Game
The UConn Huskies triumphed over the Villanova Wildcats with a decisive 82-54 victory in the Big East title game. Paige Bueckers was the standout performer, scoring 21 of her 23 points in the first half, helping UConn build a commanding lead. The Huskies held Villanova without a field goal for over 16 minutes, showcasing their defensive prowess.
Sarah Strong also made significant contributions, adding 20 points and 16 rebounds to the Huskies’ tally. UConn’s dominance was evident as they turned a close game into a comfortable win by the end of the first half. The Huskies led 37-33 with 3:31 left in the second quarter before using a 22-4 spurt spanning the half to blow the game open.
Villanova struggled to keep up, with Maddie Webber leading the Wildcats with 15 points. Despite their efforts, Villanova couldn’t get back within single digits for the remainder of the game. The Wildcats missed their first 16 shots in the second half, including all 11 attempts in the third quarter.
UConn’s victory advances them to the Big East championship game, where they will be aiming for their fifth consecutive title.
Paige Bueckers has been stellar this season for the UConn Huskies, averaging 18.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game. Her shooting has been impressive, with a field goal percentage of 53.4% and a three-point percentage of 39.5%.
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