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Bigboote said:
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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Paige with her father and 2 young brothers and sister.

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Wonderful night for Paige and UConn WBB. In life, timing is everything. Yesterday, in front of a national tv audience, Paige was named the Female College Athlete of the Year, and then hit it out of the park with an incredible speech. Tomorrow, she can begin signing endorsement deals under Connecticut’s new NIL law.
 
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Great quote "Celebrating other's success doesn't diminish yours". Her real life selflessness translates to her on court play...pass first mentality and just as excited or more when a team mate makes a great play. Been watching her since her junior year in high school and she has never changed...even with all her success. Cudos to her parents and those around her.
 
Sluconn Husky said:
For these things they normally don't waste the time of the losing candidates by inviting them out. She almost certainly won.
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Um, at least 2 of the other 3 nominees were there...
 
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Sluconn Husky said:
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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The fact that Azzi is lucky enough to receive the media she deserves does not change the fact that MOST black women (players) don’t. What an irresponsible and tone deaf comment.
 
Bigboote said:
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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Paige is genuine and a beautiful person. She deserves everything she gets.
 
Bigboote said:
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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I genuinely think she didn’t bring it up because she didn’t want to make it about herself. Also could have just been the fact she was nervous, a kid and wasn’t able to prepare for the questions before
 
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Luckystrike said:
The fact that Azzi is lucky enough to receive the media she deserves does not change the fact that MOST black women (players) don’t. What an irresponsible and tone deaf comment.
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And most white players get little or no attention from the media. The media responds to what the advertisers want. They pay the bills. But try and say that corporate America is biased and they will crucify you in the media that they own.

Personally I applaud anyone who stands up for something. I worked for causes when I was in school. I wish them well. I no longer have faith in causes except for personal ones, like Moore's.
 
I give Paige a lot of credit for speaking out on an issue that was important to her. She could have played it safe by simply thanking her teammates and coaches, and also acknowledging the other athletes who were finalists. Paige demonstrated courage by choosing the path less traveled.
 
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MilfordHusky said:
I had seen pics of Drew and Bob before, but not the rest of the family (other than her biological mother). Is this Paige's sister or step-mother?
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You are right. It looks the lady in the photo is Paige's step-mother. From this Twitter in 2016, Paige's sister is a white girl.

 
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RockyMTblue2 said:
BTW Tara Vandever , mouth agape, looked totally bewildered during Paige's acceptance speech.
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I noticed that as well. She may not perceive it to be an issue, or simply was surprised by Paige addressing it.
 
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