Game knows game

[HuskyNan]

 

[Bone Dog]

This is amazing to watch, to savor history. Paige now at the top of the WCBB world is on friendly terms with the greatest players in history. Sue Bird even wears an autographed Bueckers jersey to the event. A high school kid comes to Storrs hoping to follow in the footsteps of her heroes and now they’re following her. This is Husky basketball. It’s the culture Geno and CD built.

I have a feeling the Husky pantheon is going to rally around Paige this season like never before.

 

[Kaizen]

Two UConn legends, DT and Paige .

 

[meyers7]

Two UConn legends, DT and Paige .

Not sure how you would consider Bueckers a "legend"? Least not on the DT/Moore/Stewart Tier.

 

[GoUconn7961]

Not sure how you would consider Bueckers a "legend"? Least not on the DT/Moore/Stewart Tier.

I have to agree. Paige could be a legend. But, she hasn't done anything yet to be called a legend. NPOY as a freshman was spectacular. But, that empty space where a Natty goes needs to be filled. And yes, I know she was injured, I watch UConn basketball.

 

[Bone Dog]

The rules for getting on the wall — an NC — don’t apply to legendary status. That’s determined by what’s in her heart.. and in our hearts. Paige is definitely a legend in my heart!

 

[BobbyJ]

The rules for getting on the wall — an NC — don’t apply to legendary status. That’s determined by what’s in her heart.. and in our hearts. Paige is definitely a legend in my heart!

A NC isn’t required for the Huskies of Honor. Kerry Bascom never won one and Bueckers will be on it regardless.

 

[visitingcock]

I have to agree. Paige could be a legend. But, she hasn't done anything yet to be called a legend. NPOY as a freshman was spectacular. But, that empty space where a Natty goes needs to be filled. And yes, I know she was injured, I watch UConn basketball.

The rules for getting on the wall — an NC — don’t apply to legendary status. That’s determined by what’s in her heart.. and in our hearts. Paige is definitely a legend in my heart!

I realize the championship standard of UConn, but . . .

NPOY as a freshman. Still a shot at another

Injured, but took her unhealthy team to the championship game. Runner-up doesn't do it for UConn fans, but Caitlian Clark is being hailed by millions as a GOAT, and runner-up is as far as she took her team. so, . . . Page is one of the best I've ever seen and is THE most versatile at every phase of the game that I have ever seen. ( don't mean to offend, but I hope she takes UConn to another runner-up finish this year)

 

[uconnfan68]

Not sure how you would consider Bueckers a "legend"? Least not on the DT/Moore/Stewart Tier.

She did something none of the others ever did as a freshman. If not for her injuries and those of her teammates, who knows where she’d be now?

 

[azfan]

For of all sad words of tongue or pen, The saddest are these: 'It might have been!'

 

[meyers7]

I realize the championship standard of UConn, but . . .

NPOY as a freshman. Still a shot at another

Injured, but took her unhealthy team to the championship game. Runner-up doesn't do it for UConn fans, but Caitlian Clark is being hailed by millions as a GOAT, and runner-up is as far as she took her team. so, . . . Page is one of the best I've ever seen and is THE most versatile at every phase of the game that I have ever seen. ( don't mean to offend, but I hope she takes UConn to another runner-up finish this year)

But not by UCONN fans. We just have higher standards. For GOAT, Legend, The Wall, expectations for a successful year. (ahem, building statues of former players ) Just comes with the territory.

Oh and an injured DT (back) took her team (with no other AAs) to the NC game....and won it. Higher standard. Understandable someone from S. Carolina wouldn't understand. Some of the more recent UCONN fans, don't understand our standards.

 

[meyers7]

She did something none of the others ever did as a freshman. If not for her injuries and those of her teammates, who knows where she’d be now?

Sure, but availability is a huge part of Legend.

 

[uconnfan68]

Sure, but availability is a huge part of Legend.

For me, it’s her skills that put her on that tier, not team accomplishments.

 

[visitingcock]

But not by UCONN fans. We just have higher standards. For GOAT, Legend, The Wall, expectations for a successful year. (ahem, building statues of former players ) Just comes with the territory.

Oh and an injured DT (back) took her team (with no other AAs) to the NC game....and won it. Higher standard. Understandable someone from S. Carolina wouldn't understand. Some of the more recent UCONN fans, don't understand our standards.

I can take the jabs. Five years ago, they would have hurt. Now, I just say: "More Statues Please." I want another of Aliya but in robes of a scholar - wearing her signature shoes. You forgot red banners.

Back to Paige: Again, it is her versatility that stands out to me. Okay, leadership too.

 

[HuskyNan]

The rules for getting on the wall — an NC — don’t apply to legendary status. That’s determined by what’s in her heart.. and in our hearts. Paige is definitely a legend in my heart!

I realize the championship standard of UConn, but . . .

NPOY as a freshman. Still a shot at another

Injured, but took her unhealthy team to the championship game. Runner-up doesn't do it for UConn fans, but Caitlian Clark is being hailed by millions as a GOAT, and runner-up is as far as she took her team. so, . . . Page is one of the best I've ever seen and is THE most versatile at every phase of the game that I have ever seen. ( don't mean to offend, but I hope she takes UConn to another runner-up finish this year)

You don't need to win a championship to be on the Wall. Per Geno's rules, you need to be a first team AP or WCBA All American - Paige qualified in her freshman year.

For a player to have her number retired, she needs to be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield MA

 

[Dogstar]

You don't need to win a championship to be on the Wall. Per Geno's rules, you need to be a first team AP or WCBA All American - Paige qualified in her freshman year.

For a player to have her number retired, she needs to be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield MA

True, Rebeccas #50 and Swins #32 are the only retired numbers for the women .......SO FAR
I think.. no I definitely KNOW tht there will be others ( DT, Stewie, Maya and Suzie B )

 

[Bone Dog]

I have a feeling the Husky pantheon is going to rally around Paige this season like never before.

I realize the championship standard of UConn, but . . .

For me, it’s her skills that put her on that tier, not team accomplishments.

A NC isn’t required for the Huskies of Honor. Kerry Bascom never won one and Bueckers will be on it regardless.

I know the NC isn't exactly a requirement, but many people think of it that way. And this is the reason why I have a feeling "the pantheon" will rally around Paige this season -- because they know it might be her last shot at it and they want it for her and for UConn. Paige isn't just a great basketball player, she's a great human being and everyone who pays attention to the game can see it plain as day. She's a distinctively magnetic, charismatic personality and a truly generous person.

Something great is brewing in Storrs this season and it won't just be us fans bearing witness to it. Kerry and Sue and Diana and Maya and Stewie and Rebecca and Kara and Nykesha and Svet and Swin and MoJeff and Kaleena and Ashley and Tamika and Mama Stef and Morgan and Ann and Barbara and Kaili and Kalana and Renee and Tiffany and Tina and Jamelle and Jennifer and Gabby and Katie Lou and Phee and all the rest will be cheering her on. The Pantheon.

 

[JonathanXIV]

I realize the championship standard of UConn, but . . .

NPOY as a freshman. Still a shot at another

Injured, but took her unhealthy team to the championship game. Runner-up doesn't do it for UConn fans, but Caitlian Clark is being hailed by millions as a GOAT, and runner-up is as far as she took her team. so, . . . Page is one of the best I've ever seen and is THE most versatile at every phase of the game that I have ever seen. ( don't mean to offend, but I hope she takes UConn to another runner-up finish this year)

Didn’t mean to offend, but….

 

[Alydar]

Not sure how you would consider Bueckers a "legend"? Least not on the DT/Moore/Stewart Tier.

Is Ted Williams a legend? Jimmy Brown? Oscar Robertson? You become a legend for your game, not your rings. There is a very long list of UConn players who have a ring but very few of them are considered legends. Some legends are fortunate enough to play on title teams and while they were a part of the reason it was still a team accomplishment.

 

[MilfordHusky]

Take a look at Paige’s arms! She has been working out.

 

[RockyMTblue2]

Bascom I did not live through. Everybody else. Maybe missed a game or three. Different generations make comparison a slippery slope. But this I think I know. Paige is living in the most competitive, most highly talented era of women's college ball. What I see. Paige is the best all around talented player in the game. Full stop.

 

[Skeets]

Not sure how you would consider Bueckers a "legend"? Least not on the DT/Moore/Stewart Tier.

One is a legend. The other has the talent, if healthy, to get the guys with sledgehammers and chisels working on the 4th head on the mountain.

 

[RSHERMVIKES]

In 2009 Geno said he wanted this NCAA WBB title more because of Renee Montgomery!
He wanted to make sure she got it before she graduated!
Check out below the Jeff Jacobs Hartford Courant article from April 2009 about Geno and Renee!
I'll bet the farm that Geno feels the same with Paige as he did with Renee!

April, 2009 Renee Montgomery, Geno Auriemma, & Rebecca Lobo

GENO AURIEMMA, RENEE MONTGOMERY AND REBECCA LOBO! Every year I post this story of Renee Montgomery, Geno Auriemma and Rebecca Lobo. ENJOY this great article! At the Final Four in April 2009 Rebecca Lobo was with a group of reporters interviewing Geno Auriemma, She asked him if he had read...

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[Galaxyshooter]

The Force is strong in you Paige but you are not a Jedi yet! I am retiring in a year and will train you to be my successor, it is the wish of the council of Jedi Masters Geno and CD. Continue your training and when you win the chip you will be ready..resist the temptations from the dark side of USC & USC and use the Force to guide you, see you at next year's all-star game as a participant.

 

[Dogstar]

Is Ted Williams a legend? Jimmy Brown? Oscar Robertson? You become a legend for your game, not your rings. There is a very long list of UConn players who have a ring but very few of them are considered legends. Some legends are fortunate enough to play on title teams and while they were a part of the reason it was still a team accomplishment.

Oscar won a ring in 1971 and Jim Brown won a championship ( b4 the Superbowl rea) in 1964. Ted Williams never won a WS ring so I do see ur point. Left off the legends list by most UConn fans came from my hometown....Nykesha Sales