NCASVILLE, Connecticut — Geno Auriemma, the head coach of the Connecticut women's basketball team, frequently dismisses Paige
Bueckers as a motivational tool, knowing how much she enjoys proving others wrong.
But Auriemma spoke out in support of the superstar guard following Monday night's overwhelming 78-42 victory
Georgetown in the Big East Tournament championship.
"She almost single-handedly took us to the Final Four and the National Championship game, and it was only two years ago," she added. "How quickly people forget, right
Paige Bueckers deemed unstoppable while flying under radar for the injured UConn
During Bueckers' 584-day absence due to injury, the casual national college basketball talk shifted to talents such as Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese
It has yet to change in many regions of the country, despite Bueckers winning nearly every Big East honour this year.
he NCAA Tournament could be an excellent opportunity for Bueckers to remind the world of her many talents
She has already scored at least 27 points in five of her last six games, heeding Auriemma's advice to be more aggressive with her shooting
Bueckers, on the other hand, must bear an unusually heavy burden due to UConn's frightening injury rate.