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She gets a lot of media coverage because she is special. Her best friend has already gotten a ton of media coverage before ever playing a minute in college for the same reason, and she's not white.
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Both of those things can be true.
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How about you not try to change her message? I think she's plenty experienced and aware enough to tell. Issues like this are far deeper than just comparing two people and claiming it doesn't exist.
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NIL starts for Paige in 2 days!
Paige looks like she has really been hittin the weight room. jk! Congrats to her and the other lady husky winners!
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Plebe
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Pretty freakin' impressive that a player in Paige's position would devote her acceptance speech to this topic. This is one of the most mature 19-year-olds I've ever seen. Giving a master class on how to be both self-aware and socially aware without being self-centered.
UConn women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers dedicates ESPYs speech to Black women; Maya Moore accepts Arthur Ashe Courage Award
UConn women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers took home yet another award Saturday night, winning the ESPY for Best College Athlete, Women’s Sports. As she stood in the rain on the ESPYs…
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I didn't change anything. If you think blacks aren't given credit or attention for sporting achievements you are free to argue it, but I will stand by my comment, thanks.
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Plebe
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Yes, you did. No one said they aren't given any credit or attention; at issue is the equitability and proportionality of coverage.
If you're genuinely interested in what Paige actually said (though I suspect not), this article provides some background:
Study exposes more sports media bias | Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Black W players received less than half the coverage of White players, even though they won 80% of the 2020 postseason awards.
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Paige’s speech was beautiful. What a gracious, smart, empowered young woman. Proud she is a huskie, advocating for change.
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Yes they Absolutely should be. Husky Nation Runs the world.
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Did Paige beat the Maryland Terps? Good job by Paige letting that go,
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The world is a better place with people like Maya. We have been so blessed to witness one of basketballs greatest stars playing in our arena for 4 years. She walked away at the height of her career, already a Hall of Famer, to make a difference, not just in the basketball world, but for all mankind. She is a role model for every human being that know of her, and will forever be one of the most favorite people I have had the privilege of watching grow. Congrats Maya.
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All I’ll add to this is that Paige Bueckers’ parents, siblings, family, friends, coaches, teammates, and all other associates should be very proud of her.
Congratulations Paige!
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Congratulations to Maya, Stewie and Paige on their wins last night. Once again, you’ve made UCONN nation proud. Keep on shining.
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Yes, I was surprised that when asked where this came from, Paige didn’t mention her step mother. (Of course, they could have an agreement that Paige doesn’t bring her family into the spotlight.)
“Celebrating other people’s success doesn’t diminish yours.” That’s a winning attitude.
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Not sure any college freshman can break Paige's awards,
- ESPY Best College Athlete, Women's Sports (2021)
- AP Player of the Year (2021)
- Naismith Player of the Year (2021)
- USBWA National Player of the Year (2021)
- John R. Wooden Award (2021)
- Nancy Lieberman Award (2021)
- First-team All-American – AP, USBWA (2021)
- WBCA Coaches' All-American (2021)
- USBWA National Co-Freshman of the Year (2021)
- WBCA Co-Freshman of the Year (2021)
- Big East Player of the Year (2021)
- First-team All-Big East (2021)
- Big East Freshman of the Year (2021)
- Big East Tournament MOP (2021)
- Gatorade National Player of the Year (2020)
- Morgan Wootten Player of the Year (2020)
- Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2020)
- McDonald's All-American (2020)
- Minnesota Miss Basketball (2020)
- USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year (2019)
- FIBA Under-19 Women's World Cup MVP (2019)
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