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Bald Husky said:
Very poor shooting day for Paige, 4-15. This team has absolutely no flow at all. Transition does not exist, ball movement does not exist, in other words, if Paige wants to get an open shot, she has to do it herself.
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I considered getting the WNBA All-Access Pass this season just to watch Paige. After watching a few the Wings (free games), I decided against. The Wings are just plain lousy at team basketball (offense and defense). I was frustrated just watching; I can’t imagine how Paige feels.

We are spoiled wbb fans at UConn being able to watch a sophisticated and flowing offense throughout the season. The Wings, on the other hand, are the opposite of UConn basketball.
 
I think it is obvious that the Wings cannot win with this line-up. Arike, Carrington, and Smith have strong personalities and they all, especially Smith, are trying to show how good they are. This situation and these players aren't conducive to the way Paige plays. With total free agency next year (except rookies like Paige), Paige has to be aggressive, show what kind of player she is, show how she can lead a team, show how she can take a game over this year to possibly attract some new players to the team next year. If management is dedicated to have Paige run the team, they have to get players in there that play the same game as her. This year, it looks like Paige will have to go it alone if she wants to make a good impression to the fans and other players that may want to play with her. Once Paige passes it for the first time it is rare that she ever sees the ball again until the next possession. Watching last game, I think she realizes that, and although her shots weren't falling, she has to continue to do that and force the issue. Take over Paige, because they are not team players. Also, I question the coach, seems too nice. Needs to rip the team a new one if they continue to play like they have.
 
Wondering if Paige is giving it some time before exerting some quiet leadership either via the coach, or with other players. She knows what needs to happen, knows what teammates need to do, however it's only 4 games in, so she'll have to be patient.
 
I will get to see her in action on Tuesday 5/27 at Mohegan Sun, will report back with my observations.

Both teams are winless so I'm not expecting an instant classic.

I will be looking at things like offensive movement or lack thereof, defensive help or lack thereof, body language.
 
Just a reminder. Last season the Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark lost their first 5 regular season games and 8 of their first 9. CC heard a lot of “overrated” chants as she struggled to adjust to the W.

By the end of the season, the Fever were 20-20, earning a playoff berth. CC earned 1st team All League recognition, an All-Star game berth and ROY honors.

Patience grasshoppers……
 
oldude said:
Just a reminder. Last season the Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark lost their first 5 regular season games and 8 of their first 9. CC heard a lot of “overrated” chants as she struggled to adjust to the W.

By the end of the season, the Fever were 20-20, earning a playoff berth. CC earned 1st team All League recognition, an All-Star game berth and ROY honors.

Patience grasshoppers……
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Not a comparison and you are a great poster, but when playing with the biggest gunner in history it's hard to win games and be positive.
Paige should have stayed in school and waited for the new players contract.
 
Apologies to CT Sun fans, as I know we have a bunch on here, but that team has not looked good at all this season (most especially yesterday). The Wings are also winless but have been more competitive by comparison.
While the Wings have looked a smidge better the game will be on the road. Yet it should be a lot like Paige's MN homecoming with a lot of Paige supporters in the house so it shouldn't have the feel of a true road game as a result.
Great opportunity for both teams to get their first w and I expect them both to go after it hard so should be an entertaining game.
 
baggerbob said:
Not a comparison and you are a great poster, but when playing with the biggest gunner in history it's hard to win games and be positive.
Paige should have stayed in school and waited for the new players contract.
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Fortunately, Paige does not consult the BY before making major life decisions. I think Paige is the best judge of what’s best for Paige.
 
oldude said:
Fortunately, Paige does not consult the BY before making major life decisions. I think Paige is the best judge of what’s best for Paige.
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baggerbob said:
Not a comparison and you are a great poster, but when playing with the biggest gunner in history it's hard to win games and be positive.
Paige should have stayed in school and waited for the new players contract.
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Paige turns 23 in October..would she really want to play with and against 18-21 year olds
 
www.courant.com

How ex-Connecticut Sun stars are guiding UConn’s Paige Bueckers in rookie season with Dallas Wings

DiJonai Carrington and Ty Harris were the CT Sun’s youngest starters in 2024. Now they’re veterans to Paige Bueckers with the Dallas Wings.
www.courant.com www.courant.com

Barely two weeks into her professional career, Dallas coach Chris Koclanes said Bueckers’ dedication to building relationships with her teammates early already stands out as one of the most impressive things about her. Some of those connections have also translated quickly to on-court success, at least at the individual level: Bueckers has her best offensive rating when paired with Harris in the lineup and her second-best defensive rating when playing alongside Carrington.​
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“She wants to really be a great leader and is committing time into developing those skills to help this culture and her teammates as a rookie,” Koclanes said. “(You see) the time that she’s putting in to really figure out investing in her teammates and how everyone is different and how she can connect with everyone and find her ways to lead. Right now it’s not where she’s the vocal, rah-rah leader in front of everyone, but off to the side, one-on-one, I’m just impressed with how she’s been really intentional about developing those relationships with all 11 other players.”​
 
BRS24 said:
www.courant.com

How ex-Connecticut Sun stars are guiding UConn’s Paige Bueckers in rookie season with Dallas Wings

DiJonai Carrington and Ty Harris were the CT Sun’s youngest starters in 2024. Now they’re veterans to Paige Bueckers with the Dallas Wings.
www.courant.com www.courant.com

Barely two weeks into her professional career, Dallas coach Chris Koclanes said Bueckers’ dedication to building relationships with her teammates early already stands out as one of the most impressive things about her. Some of those connections have also translated quickly to on-court success, at least at the individual level: Bueckers has her best offensive rating when paired with Harris in the lineup and her second-best defensive rating when playing alongside Carrington.​
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“She wants to really be a great leader and is committing time into developing those skills to help this culture and her teammates as a rookie,” Koclanes said. “(You see) the time that she’s putting in to really figure out investing in her teammates and how everyone is different and how she can connect with everyone and find her ways to lead. Right now it’s not where she’s the vocal, rah-rah leader in front of everyone, but off to the side, one-on-one, I’m just impressed with how she’s been really intentional about developing those relationships with all 11 other players.”​
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While I appreciate Koclanes for pointing out Paige’s ability to build relationships with her teammates, I would take issue with his characterization that it’s due to “dedication” or “committing time” to the effort.

Paige’s ability to build relationships is just who she is as a person. It comes easily to her. She doesn’t have to put in an extra effort. That’s exactly why she is an outstanding leader.
 
oldude said:
While I appreciate Koclanes for pointing out Paige’s ability to build relationships with her teammates, I would take issue with his characterization that it’s due to “dedication” or “committing time” to the effort.

Paige’s ability to build relationships is just who she is as a person. It comes easily to her. She doesn’t have to put in an extra effort. That’s exactly why she is an outstanding leader.
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I can see both Coach Koclanes and your statements being true. There are those who are naturals but don't make the effort and coast. In Paige's case, it's an internal drive that makes it seem natural to us where with others, it's not so obvious.
 
oldude said:
Paige is playing great with 7pts, 4 assists & 2 rebounds in the 1st qtr tonight :) but the Wings are still down 1 to the Sun. :(
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And now she's at 15 points, 5 assists and 4 rebounds. Wings up by 14
 
Paige had never lost at the Mohegan Sun before tonight and that’s still the case as Dallas beat CT 109-87. Wonderful game by Paige who filled up the stat sheet, 21 pts on 8/10 shooting, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals and a block, against Bria Hartley ;).

Paige got some help from her teammates tonight as well. Shout out to the Sun’s Tina Charles who continues to come up Big at age 36 with 27 pts tonight. Jana, Ice, Caroline & Kaitlyn in the crowd cheering on their former teammate. I suspect other Huskies were there as well, but I didn’t see them when the camera spanned the UConn team.
 
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