Where does Paige Bueckers' freshman season rank among the best in UConn's prolific history?

[MSGRET]

The player who finished #2 behind Candace Parker who went on to win MVP and ROY in her first year in the W was “nowhere near the best player in the country” cmon this is one of the most dense things I’ve ever read! Maya’s freshman season here to me is unmatched because she brought this program quite literally back from the dead we have been to every final four since her freshman year let that sink in!

We are talking about Freshman year not first year in the WNBA, big difference. Maya was great, but she also had a better supporting cast then Paige. If Paige had played in as many games as Maya, she would have the Freshman scoring record. I kind of agree with @BostonBay, if UConn didn't have Paige last year they would not have been as good, at least not a Top 5 team for sure, maybe not even a Top 10.

 

[Purchase1]

We are talking about Freshman year not first year in the WNBA, big difference. Maya was great, but she also had a better supporting cast then Paige. If Paige had played in as many games as Maya, she would have the Freshman scoring record. I kind of agree with @BostonBay, if UConn didn't have Paige last year they would not have been as good, at least not a Top 5 team for sure, maybe not even a Top 10.

That was her freshman year lol! I’m saying the only reason she lost NPOY that specific year is because of a player who the following year went onto win ROY & MVP in the WNBA lol reading is fundamental! Also, while I agree maybe she did have a better supporting cast looking back, but Tina Charles wasn’t the Tina Charles we know NOW when Maya got there! That team Maya’s freshman year was injury plagued and she carried them that whole season just like Paige to the final four! I know we get excited about the shiny new object every year but no offense to Paige she doesn’t hold a candle to Maya when comparing freshman seasons.

 

[CocoHusky]

Stewart hands down. Best player and the X factor in beating a great ND team for the title.

They beat Louisville for that title and beat ND in the semi-finals.