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So sad for Paige. Wonderful young girl. Yet another obstacle. This is the path to greatness though. It happens to all of us. A little rain enters every life eventually. Sometimes it downpours for a while but is sunny for long periods. Paige has now experienced adulthood. Greatness is still ahead of her though, as well as in her past. She's already a millionaire. It could be worse.
 
And I thought that last year was a tough year for the UCONN Ladies and Paige. !!
Ouch!
 
First let me say that Paige has my prayers for a complete and speedy healing. Not only physically but mentally as she has got to be feeling pretty low about this right now. If the poor girl didn't have bad luck it seems like she would have no luck at all. The team was blessed during the four peat that none of the core players suffered any long term debilitating injuries. It seems like the "basketball gods" are making up for that now.

Nika will have no choice but to become more of a scorer now. Hopefully her ankle has healed and she, along with everyone else, can stay healthy. Sometimes I think these players (all sports and all levels) spend too much time playing. In my opinion, they need time off for their bodies to rest and recover. This approach may take the "edge" off of their skills, but it might keep them on the court or field longer.
This is why I try so very hard to stay even keeled when contemplating the course of a new season.
 
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Time to pull together again, Lady Huskies. This is hard to
comprehend...... "Be strong": a message to all the UCONN guards and
the whole team and staff!
 
This is a BIG blow to both Paige and the team, but compared to last season the team has the time to recover from it. As long as the rest of the team has no major injuries I still have hope. Geno and CD will work their magic and have the young ladies prepared for the rigors of playing without Paige.

They should still win the Big East, but the games will be a little closer than they would have been with Paige playing. Everyone will have to step up to include the incoming Freshman to help get UConn through the 22-23 season and if all goes well to at least another Final Four.

Thoughts and Prayers goes out to Paige and her family and may she return much better and stronger next season.
 
1. Paige is so much more than just a basketball player and her positive impact (to the team and the community) extends far beyond the court
2. she will have the best medical and surgical team who will help return her to peak performance
3. Klay Thompson.

“In a world where you can be anything… be KIND”…supportive, and empathetic!

Our prayers are with you Paige—through all of the ups and downs! ❤️
 
Dove said:
un.be.liev.able.

Just wow.

I'm thinking we won't see her in a UConn jersey again. Just my 8¢
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Are you saying this in reference to her eligibility vs her pro-career as if its in jeopardy due to injuries ? Just wondering >?
 
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WFFL said:
Are you saying this in reference to her eligibility vs her pro-career as if its in jeopardy due to injuries ? Just wondering >?
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2 straight years of rehab plus mucho NIL ????. What's the point to come back?
 
Aw, this is the worst kind of news to read about for an athlete. Heck, she was probably still working on her recuperation from the 2022 injury and now...this? Uggh.

She's a singular talent, charismatic and seems to be a genuinely nice person. Hoping all the best to her as she recuperates, rehabs and clears this next hurdle. Keep the faith, Paige.
 
Lou Lopez Senechal was supposed to be our "rainy day" backup guard.
Now she may get more minutes than expected.

Paige's misfortune reminds me a little of Shea Ralph who struggled with
knee issues through much of her career. I hope this is the last knee injury
she has to endure.
 
All love to Paige, a transcendent talent and personality. May she overcome even this.

Now the ball is in the hands of her teammates, literally, to make something of the season, for Paige, for themselves, and for the fans. Nika, Azzi, Caroline, Lou — they are the core guard rotation now. I’ll be rooting for them.
 
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Dove said:
2 straight years of rehab plus mucho NIL ????. What's the point to come back?
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She has said 4 years before and more than ever, she will want to play with Azzi and help her get a NC. From a long term career decision, it is probably better to wait the year, get her brand reinvigorated at UConn and go into the WNBA 2 years removed from the ACL tear when many say that is how long it can take to be really 100%. Rushing into the WNBA 1 year removed with absurd travel and playing demands does not seem like the best decision to me long term.
 
ucbart said:
Poor Paige-Get well soon!

It certainly makes me wonder if she is going to be snake bit with injuries her entire career and not reach her full potential.
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I'd tell you to bite your tongue except for the fact that very thought crossed my mind when I saw this thread. I can't help but wonder if that knee is going to be an issue from now on. :(
 
Sad news.

Sending healing thoughts to Paige. She is a phenomenal player. During her first two years, Paige averaged more assists per game, she had a better A/TO ratio, and she had a higher effective field goal percentage (eFG%) than UCONN’s greatest WBB players—Diana, Maya, and Breanna. She also averaged an impressive 18 points per game.

I hope Paige can draw inspiration from Sue Bird, who overcame multiple knee injuries.

Stay positive and come back strong, Paige.
 
Beemer said:
I'd tell you to bite your tongue except for the fact that very thought crossed my mind when I saw this thread. I can't help but wonder if that knee is going to be an issue from now on. :(
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bionic woman cyborg GIF
 
This really is awful. Paige is such a great player, she obviously loves and lives to play basketball- to be denied a chance to lead UConn to a championship this year is really unfair, especially to her. We suffer vicariously as fans, but Paige must hurt 1000 times as much as any of us fans.
 
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MilliniumPrince said:
You have to feel for her and her family. She is built tough and she will get through this.
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Yes, she is tough mentally, but you have to question her physical toughness. This is her third surgery in a year and a half. I'm thinking she pushes her body beyond it's limits.
 
The poor gal deserves a medal.
Knee injuries are an occupational hazard and can happen to any player at any time.
Christyn Williams blew out her knee, and it also happened to Azzi in h.gh school.
I hope that Paige doesn't have too much stress & anxiety while waiting to heal, and that the rest of the team remains free of serious injury.
This season already presents a special challenge for everyone associated with UConn WBB.
 
eebmg said:
Such heartbreaking news but I expect with her attitude and support, she will continue to overcome and be ready in 2023-2024.

I confess I worry how Azzi will handle this and fear some may expect her to fill her shoes on her own.
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Team is more experienced and deeper this year, Azzi will be fine
 
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