Paige Bueckers to UConn

[Blue Huskie]

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]

 

[HuskyNan]

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

No one from UConn can comment until the Letter of Intent is signed in November

 

[augustaTC]

I now have an excellent reason to live a few more years!!!

 

[mdakota]

Please don't spoil this celebration by bringing up Muffet.... Thank you.

 

[eebmg]

No one from UConn can comment until the Letter of Intent is signed in November

When is first day? My birthday is Nov 10.

 

[Biff]

Welcome, Paige! You’re going to look great in National flag blue (oh, @Biff)

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A couple things:

1) I thought home whites would be better than NFB.
2) We know that Geno is not a fan of "1" so I gave her a new number to consider.

 

[pvdoggy]

Wait... I thought I have been hearing that top recruits do not want to come to the lowly AAC anymore. This must be a prank.

 

[eebmg]

The second coming of DT.

 

[Jim R]

WOW - said ths a couple of seasons ago...best court vision I've seen since Dee...to say this is huge...is an understatement! Congrats Paige and, the Huskies

 

[ABCDFE]

Wait... I thought I have been hearing that top recruits do not want to come to the lowly AAC anymore. This must be a prank.

As Geno says UConns demise is greatly exaggerated. No matter how many pessimisti quotes from Charlieball and I think bleedblue?

 

[eebmg]

Wait... I thought I have been hearing that top recruits do not want to come to the lowly AAC anymore. This must be a prank.

Sssh. I think Geno must have kept that a secret. For purposes of communication, lets agree we are in the ACC.

 

[HuskyNan]

When is first day? My birthday is Nov 10.

Nov 13-Nov 20

 

[UConnDan97]

Welcome to the Dog Pound, Paige!!!

 

[Wbbfan1]

'BREAKING - Top 10 Update', Bueckers verbals to UConn in Top 350 Recruiting 2020 Class Rankings @NathanASGR @UConnWBB | ASGR Basketball

 

[eebmg]

Nov 13-Nov 20

Oh poop. I guess I cant use that as my Birthday Present.

 

[eebmg]

'BREAKING - Top 10 Update', Bueckers verbals to UConn in Top 350 Recruiting 2020 Class Rankings @NathanASGR @UConnWBB | ASGR Basketball

I never thought we would break the top 350.

 

[OneTrickPony]

Welcome, Paige...can’t wait to watch you work!

 

[JordyG]

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

Jon Snow.

 

[eebmg]

Welcome, Paige...can’t wait to watch you work!

Work is for average players, Generational players dominate. I know,. just drinking the Koolaid.

 

[Golden Husky]

Next year won't be as bad as you think. Not only do we have major talent returning, but I'm confident that Griffin won't be the only new face on the team next season (and I'm NOT talking walk-ons)...!!!

Well now you've piqued our interest, Eric. Do tell.

 

[HuskyNan]

Jon Snow.