Paige Bueckers to UConn

[j66kicker]

Anyone have the official pronunciation of Bueckers? Is it BECKERS? Or something else?

 

[dtbtbtb]

Those last 2 days have been amazing! what a great news!!!! Paige is the second coming of my favorite player (also known as the GOAT) just without the swearing now, if her left hand (Hailey Van Lith) and her best friend (Fudd) join her the next few years are going to give "new" reasons to fans of other teams to hate UConn

 

[Blueballer]

Holy Cow. I just watched her 3 minute mix from her Soph. year. I want to say who she reminds me of but I don't want to jinx it. Just watch for yourselves and enjoy.

 

[Fairfield Fan]

So next is Angel Reese, Natalija Marshall, and Hannah Gusters? Would that about do it?

 

[j66kicker]

Those last 2 days have been amazing! what a great news!!!! Page is the second coming of my favorite player (also known as the GOAT) just without the swearing now, if her left hand (Hailey Van Lith) and her best friend (Fudd) join her the next few years are going to give "new" reasons to fans of other teams to hate UConn

@dtbtbtb you're going to have to change your name to pbbtbtbtb

 

[dtbtbtb]

Paige will get the keys for the UConn Lamborghini and drive it to glory! Think of Page running the show with senior MW and juniors CW and ONO....

 

[Vowelguy]

Dug up this post from 2017 on pronunciation:

BECK~ers.

 

[eebmg]

Bueckers' other finalists were Notre Dame, Oregon State, Oregon, UCLA, Minnesota, South Carolina, Maryland, Texas and Duke.

I really thought MN with Whalen would be her destination. Especially with MN's quick start. But thank god, I know nothing.

 

[Plebe]

Anyone have the official pronunciation of Bueckers? Is it BECKERS? Or something else?

On this broadcast they pronounce it BECK-ers.

 

[bantamlaker]

Do I love this? DO I LOVE THIS? DO I LOVE THIS? DO I LOVE THIS? Nope.

I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE THIS! Now, bring the flood. C'mon Ms. Horston, Ms. Fudd. Glory awaits!

Remain calm Jordy

 

[oldude]

I think Aubrey will be something special, but after a rough string of recruiting misses with the Class of 19, this is absolutely wonderful news for UConn WBB. Paige’s decision will enhance UConn’s ability to pull other top players in the class of 2020 as well as a talented young lady in the Class of 2021. Everyone wants to play with a great point guard.

 

[rjuconn]

It is BECK-ERS

 

[SVCBeercats]

Paige Bueckers, top-ranked 2020 recruit, picks UConn Hopefully this is the 1st and they'll be a couple more for 2020..

Thank you from all the UCONN fans for giving us such an early Christmas present.

 

[diggerfoot]

Holy Cow. I just watched her 3 minute mix from her Soph. year. I want to say who she reminds me of but I don't want to jinx it. Just watch for yourselves and enjoy.

Bueckers may have the same problem as Taurasi did as a freshmen. Taurasi would have ended up with even more assists had her teammates knew her pass was coming their way.

 

[DEpup]

So next is Angel Reese, Natalija Marshall, and Hannah Gusters? Would that about do it?

Don't forget 6'6" Cardoso!

 

[Blueballer]

Those last 2 days have been amazing! what a great news!!!! Page is the second coming of my favorite player (also known as the GOAT) just without the swearing now, if her left hand (Hailey Van Lith) and her best friend (Fudd) join her the next few years are going to give "new" reasons to fans of other teams to hate UConn

That was my impression too watching her highlights but I was afraid to say it!

 

[ABCDFE]

You should be happy - this increases the likelihood that Hailey Van Lith stays in the NW

Haha - maybe she WAS swayed... (last straw?)

What did the article say about Geno?

 

[Fairfield Fan]

And should we add Cameron Williams as well?!

 

[eebmg]

More from the Star Tribune article: Hopkins top recruit Paige Bueckers headed to UConn

Hopkins coach Brian Cosgriff said Auriemma was the difference-maker in the recruiting process. He showed up countless times at Hopkins High School and in the school's Linbergh Center gymnasium.

"It makes a difference when he's showing up for games and other schools are sending their assistant coaches," Cosgriff said.

Geno should get a raise and extend his travel budget please.

 

[Beemer]

Well this certainly is wonderful news!!!

Welcome to UConn Paige!!!

 

[BigBird]

More from the Star Tribune article: Hopkins top recruit Paige Bueckers headed to UConn
"It makes a difference when he's showing up for games and other schools are sending their assistant coaches," Cosgriff said.

I’ve always wondered if that really makes a difference. It appears for the moment that it does.

 

[VAMike23]

Anyone have the official pronunciation of Bueckers? Is it BECKERS? Or something else?

Bueckers is pronounced: NAA - tee. Natty. (short "A" like Apple)

 

[BleedBlue72]

ND message board is having a meltdown. One that got me was Geno can’t coach forever and when he goes .. UCONN will be gone. Last time I checked MM is 2 years younger then Geno. They thought Paige was a sure thing for ND. UCONN is truly blessed to not just get a talented player but a beautiful young lady who will bring so much joy to the UCONN program and be a member of the UCONN family forever!!! A great 2 days to be a husky!!!

 

[eebmg]

I dont think any one pointed to this ESPNw article.

UConn lands No. 1 2020 prospect Bueckers

Some fantastic quotes. Geno will never be replicated.


Perhaps that swagger is what drew Bueckers to UConn and coach Geno Auriemma, who are two wins away from their 12th national title.

"I think my talents will be maximized under Coach Geno," Bueckers said. "UConn appealed to me, and it appealed to my family.

"[Auriemma] kind of expected [my decision]. But he said, 'It's about time.'

"He thinks he can do great things with me, and I think so, too. That's why I chose UConn. I can't wait."

 

[f1f1ferrari]