Paige warming to Geno already

[MTHusky]

No. 1 Bueckers warming to Auriemma trash talk

Paige Bueckers is already all too familiar with UConn coach Geno Auriemma's use of harsh sarcasm to motivate his biggest stars.

www.espn.com

love this quote, "Hey, it's just great to be in the presence of greatness and be in her aura of her celebrity-ness," Auriemma said. "We've been such a downtrodden program for all these years, we needed that savior to come in here and save us. She's the anointed one. I'm waiting for the three Magi come to bring me some gifts for having her."

 

[UConnCat]

"You would think somebody that's famous, somebody that has all this would just take it for granted. She's in the gym all the time working on her game. And the kids know it. They love playing with her because when they're open, they get the ball. And when she's open, they throw it to her and she scores."

 

[oldude]

“Paige Kardashian?”

 

[TheFarmFan]

This is why I love Geno so much. Never loses his sardonic sense of humor. Like every other All-American to spend a few years in Storrs, methinks Bueckers will need to prove it, repeatedly, in games that count, before Geno will start singing her praises unreservedly. As it should be.

 

[Sluconn Husky]

"You would think somebody that's famous, somebody that has all this would just take it for granted. She's in the gym all the time working on her game. And the kids know it. They love playing with her because when they're open, they get the ball. And when she's open, they throw it to her and she scores."

Doesn't strike me as someone who will be coming off the bench.

 

[eebmg]

Listen up Azzi. We need another Khardashian.

"I go into his office all the time just to talk," Bueckers said. "Just to be able to have that open relationship where we can talk about anything and have a good relationship means a whole lot. That's huge in where I wanted to decide where I go to school is having a great relationship. I'm a big relationship person."

 

[eebmg]

"You would think somebody that's famous, somebody that has all this would just take it for granted. She's in the gym all the time working on her game. And the kids know it. They love playing with her because when they're open, they get the ball. And when she's open, they throw it to her and she scores."

Hmm. Maybe Paige will start.

 

[UConnCat]

Doesn't strike me as someone who will be coming off the bench.

Yep.

 

[Kaizen]

I am sure Azzi will see this ESPN news.

 

[oldude]

I am sure Azzi will see this ESPN news.

Yes, because Paige will text her a link....

 

[eebmg]

Ok, now we can get the ESPN report of UCLA's first practice.
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[eebmg]

Another article with a more Paige perspective

UConn freshman Paige Bueckers talks adapting to life with Huskies, wanting to put high school hype behind her

As Paige Bueckers’ collegiate career with the UConn Huskies officially begins, there’s no doubt that she comes into the program with the spotlight shined her way.

sports.yahoo.com

“It’s going really well. I’ve just tried to come in and gain the respect of everybody, my teammates, the coaching staff and everybody that’s involved with Women’s Basketball,” Bueckers said Wednesday.” I’ve just tried to come in and I’ve tried to forget about all the high school stuff. I don’t want all of that stuff to be brought into college, so I’ve just been really enjoying the new, fresh start

 

[Carnac]

“Paige Kardashian?”

If the shoe fits.................

 

[Alydar]

This is why I love Geno so much. Never loses his sardonic sense of humor. Like every other All-American to spend a few years in Storrs, methinks Bueckers will need to prove it, repeatedly, in games that count, before Geno will start singing her praises unreservedly. As it should be.

Yeah, when she wins her 1st MVP .... in the WNBA

or maybe never, especially with her present.

And what makes it so funny is that a lot of it is true, she is expected to be the "transcendent" player that many believe is needed for most of UConn's titles. I can't wait till she starts giving it back, hopefully after her first double double.

 

[chrissaran]

You can already tell Paige will be one of the all-time great Huskies.

 

[Carnac]

Ok, now we can get the ESPN report of UCLA's first practice.
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Here is their web page for anyone interested in what Cori Close has this year. 14 players on roster. Also an article form the Daily News, a local paper that follows the Bruins. It mentions today's practice.

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The official website of UCLA Women's Basketball.

www.uclawbb.com

UCLA women’s basketball returns to practice for 1st time in 6 months

 

[Carnac]

Yeah, when she wins her 1st MVP .... in the WNBA

or maybe never, especially with her present.

And what makes it so funny is that a lot of it is true, she is expected to be the "transcendent" player that many believe is needed for most of UConn's titles. I can't wait till she starts giving it back, hopefully after her first double double.

It appears indeed that Paige will be the straw that stirs the drink for the next 4 years.

 

[Plebe]

Here is their web page for anyone interested in what Cori Close has this year. 14 players on roster. Also an article form the Daily News, a local paper that follows the Bruins. It mentions today's practice.

UCLA women’s basketball returns to practice for 1st time in 6 months

Fourteen players on roster but, according to the linked article, only 8 players are present and practicing.

 

[Alydar]

Another article with a more Paige perspective

UConn freshman Paige Bueckers talks adapting to life with Huskies, wanting to put high school hype behind her

As Paige Bueckers’ collegiate career with the UConn Huskies officially begins, there’s no doubt that she comes into the program with the spotlight shined her way.

sports.yahoo.com

“It’s going really well. I’ve just tried to come in and gain the respect of everybody, my teammates, the coaching staff and everybody that’s involved with Women’s Basketball,” Bueckers said Wednesday.” I’ve just tried to come in and I’ve tried to forget about all the high school stuff. I don’t want all of that stuff to be brought into college, so I’ve just been really enjoying the new, fresh start

But after all his comments about her hard work and humility he added:

“But don’t get me wrong, she knows she’s good.”

That's what impressed me 2 years ago. She thanks everyone and praises her team mates and coaches but you can see it in her eyes when she is playing that she knows "I'm going to beat you because I'm better".
And belief backed by her skills is an awesome weapon.

 

[UConnCat]

 

[donalddoowop]

Doesn't strike me as someone who will be coming off the bench.

Players coming off the bench are expected to play well also. She can do those things as a reserve.

 

[eebmg]

Geno's comments are that this team is alot deeper with more players able to score in more ways. And the feedback about Nika makes it pretty clear to me she will be in the main rotation.

 

[cohenzone]

Must be nice knowing that all you can do is fail. But seems like she can handle the pressure of high expectations. It doesn’t hurt to have a bunch of good teammates. On the men’s side a generation ago Khalid El Amin came in without all the fanfare and right away became a leader. It comes naturally to some people, especially if they show respect to the rest of the players. Interestingly, Khalid was also from Minnesota.

 

[JellyBean]

Minnesota proud, baby!!! Watching Paige grow up through the years, has been a blessing. Folks here in the North Star state, are just proud that Paige has always been a humble young lady. As her talent, skill set, media attention grew over the years, she kept that same level of humbleness. Now she is at the college level, playing for one of the most iconic teams, for one of the greatest coaches with an amazing coaching staff, and she is still humble! Great young lady and I can't wait for her to shine and do well with UConn, Coach Geno, and the coaching crew. Really looking forward to her and Coach CD bonding. Love that Coach Geno and Coach CD are still riding together. That means so much for a coaching staff and program. Awesome!!

 

[BobbyJ]

Doesn't strike me as someone who will be coming off the bench.

I agree. I wouldn't waste any minutes for an impact player on the bench. Different teams and coaches but Ionescu never sat much as a freshman. This level of talent doesn't come around that often to not use it.