The incoming freshman joins the ranks of elite WNBA players like Candace Parker, Maya Moore and Breanna Stewart.
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Insider spoke to the top-ranked recruit about earning the most prestigious award in high school sports and asked Sue Bird what she sees from Bueckers.
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Bueckers was honored among all female athletes, joining a history of prestigious group who’ve won the award and grown women’s basketball.
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National Gatorade POY, is a pretty lofty achievement. I've stated in prior posts that I need to see Paige perform at THIS level FIRST, before I anoint her. That may not be too far off in the future. Too many people (coaches, media, and committees, etc.) that are around the game, and know the game and its players, have honored her and recognized her as THE best in the city, region, state and country.
I'm from Missouri, but I'm beginning to think it's not hype. I recall that old adage: "everybody is not wrong."
Even though I've yet to see her play in person, or with/against players at the next level,) and I'm leery of videos I've seen) I'm now convinced she's the real deal. Players cut from the cloth she is don't take long to prove it once practices/workouts begin. they have "IT". They do what they do and they make it look easy. She truly is a "legend of tomorrow".
I will acknowledge that she may be so dynamic and forceful, Geno may not have a choice but to start her. I'm NOT saying he will, just that she may not give him a choice. I'm hoping and wishing with everything I have that she lives up the hype immediately, and makes a difference on UConn's play the first game, and throughout the season.
Congratulations Paige. You're special. UConn Nation is ecstatic you chose to come to UConn to fulfill your destiny.
Stay healthy my friends!
