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How does one pronounce Beukers, anyway?
 
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hussybulldog said:
11 could work as well! double No.1
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Right, she could follow in the footsteps of Ketia Swanier. Or she could be the last person to wear #10 before it's retired. A certain PG should be in the Naismith Hall of Fame in about 7 years. You know, the one who will have 5 Olympic Gold Medals.

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Coach Geno Auriemma and associate head coach Chris Dailey recruited her for years, visiting her as much as the NCAA would allow. Their interest never wavered, and the consistency of their efforts helped them build a relationship with Bueckers.

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Bueckers loves Diana Taurasi for all the obvious reasons, but also because of her competitive spirit and passion for the game. Taurasi and Bueckers were both in Tampa Friday night for the Final Four, but the high school junior didn’t have the chance to meet her.

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Bueckers also pointed out that because of her height (5 feet 11) and vision, she’s comfortable playing the two and three positions, as well.


UConn recruit Paige Bueckers talks UConn, recruiting process
 
So how do Bueckers and Muhl coexist? Did Coach Geno recruit both in the expectation that he would only get one? Or is there a strategy here?
 
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Fairfield Fan said:
So how do Bueckers and Muhl coexist? Did Coach Geno recruit both in the expectation that he would only get one? Or is there a strategy here?
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Certainly an interesting question. Bueckers is equally adept at both guard spots and probably can even play some wing. Muhl strikes me as a PG until/unless she improves her shot. It's a good problem to have.
 
you don't want Paige to be playing 40 min. a game and I'm sure she can play with Nika in the same backcourt. it would be nice to have 2 great passers on the court at the same time.
 
Anyone who watched the U17's last summer knows that Bueckers, Hailey Van Lith & Fudd played very very well together. That was probably the most polished team I've seen in USA Jr's. Both Bueckers and Muhl have already stated their "team first" approach. I think some here are seeing potential problems that won't arise.
The only downside to three top guards (plus Fudd a year later) in one class is that all 3 will leave together after dominating minutes for 4 years. It would be a bit like what ND is facing next season. But that's way down the road. I'm for focusing on now.
 
Alydar said:
Anyone who watched the U17's last summer knows that Bueckers, Hailey Van Lith & Fudd played very very well together. That was probably the most polished team I've seen in USA Jr's. Both Bueckers and Muhl have already stated their "team first" approach. I think some here are seeing potential problems that won't arise.
The only downside to three top guards (plus Fudd a year later) in one class is that all 3 will leave together after dominating minutes for 4 years. It would be a bit like what ND is facing next season. But that's way down the road. I'm for focusing on now.
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Nika and Paige squared off in Tampa in the NBA Academy event. I found a comment by Nika interesting. The comment, that they are 2 very different players. I look at their videos (and maybe I have to look closer?) and I see very similar skill sets, though in differentiating them I'd say Nika was more of a slasher when the opportunity arose. Me, I'm just a fan with a smidge of knowledge. Be interested in the take of the real experts here.
 
Having a five or even six player rotation in the guard/wing department really should not be an issue. It is much easier being an effective team with 4 guard wings on the floor with a post than it is playing two post players together. We saw issues with Napheesa and Azura on the floor together as they tried to occupy similar space on the floor. And with the chance to play more pressure defense without fear of fouls it could be quite exciting to have a solid rotation of guards and wings. Geno has proven to be very comfortable coaching a ten player rotation in the Olympics/Worlds and if he has the players (and both 2020 recruits fit the mold of complete team players) it could be great.
 
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Fairfield Fan said:
So how do Bueckers and Muhl coexist? Did Coach Geno recruit both in the expectation that he would only get one? Or is there a strategy here?
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First of all a lot can happen before they actually get here, and when they do I think they can be a dual interchangeable threat. Ball handling heaven for the Huskies!
 
Blueballer said:
First of all a lot can happen before they actually get here, and when they do I think they can be a dual interchangeable threat. Ball handling heaven for the Huskies!
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Say, wait, didn't that happen once before? Let me see now ... yeah, Bird and Taurasi: the greatest backcourt in college and Olympic history. Yeah. This could work out.
 
UcMiami said:
Having a five or even six player rotation in the guard/wing department really should not be an issue. It is much easier being an effective team with 4 guard wings on the floor with a post than it is playing two post players together. We saw issues with Napheesa and Azura on the floor together as they tried to occupy similar space on the floor. And with the chance to play more pressure defense without fear of fouls it could be quite exciting to have a solid rotation of guards and wings. Geno has proven to be very comfortable coaching a ten player rotation in the Olympics/Worlds and if he has the players (and both 2020 recruits fit the mold of complete team players) it could be great.
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I'd still like to have 2 talented bigs on our team all the time. Twin Towers can be fun and even necessary now and then.
 
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RockyMTblue2 said:
Say, wait, didn't that happen once before? Let me see now ... yeah, Bird and Taurasi: the greatest backcourt in college and Olympic history. Yeah. This could work out.
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Two of the best passers and clutch shot makers ever. In case they retire at the same time, they could go into the Naismith HOF at the same time. That would be hilarious.
 
UcMiami said:
Geno has proven to be very comfortable coaching a ten player rotation in the Olympics/Worlds and if he has the players (and both 2020 recruits fit the mold of complete team players) it could be great.
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Yeah, but the last time he said his coaching consisted of staying out of their way! :D
 
LoTrader said:
What a great recruit for UCONN. Paige has outstanding body control going to the hoop. I can see why UCONN fans are excited!
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Nika shows flashes of that too, but Paige is definitely further along.
 
Note on two plays in the above video posted by SluconnHusky, that Paige blew by Fudd like Fudd was standing still.
 
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