Paige Bueckers is considered to be potentially one of the top picks in the WNBA draft should she choose to declare, but the hoops star recently insinuated that she might have unfinished business at UConn.
Paige Bueckers is a star who has become a driving force at UConn under head coach Geno Auriemma. However, during her college basketball career her team has faced some truly unfortunate headwinds with injuries.
This year has been no different. The team has endured injuries to Azzi Fudd, Aubrey Griffin, Jana El Alfy, Ayanna Patterson and Caroline Ducharme. Several of those have been season-ending.
On Tuesday, when asked about whether or not she had talked to Auriemma about playing another year, Bueckers made light of all the injuries, saying that her coach likely wants her to stay now.
However, what she said next when asked about potentially going to the WNBA may reveal where her heart truly lies.
Paige Bueckers discussed the potential of adding on another year at UConn:
"It's not about teams in the [WNBA] Draft, who's got what pick. It's all about me loving playing here, me loving my teammates and wanting to get more experiences and time with them" pic.twitter.com/mHijsQ73L2
— UConn on SNY (@SNYUConn) January 10, 2024
Paige Bueckers was asked if all UConn's injuries will impact her decision about whether to return next season.
"I think that’s the deciding factor, just wanting to be here longer and not anything necessarily that's already picked and chosen in the draft."
Her full answer: pic.twitter.com/rBGh3egIkV
— Daniel Connolly (@DanielVConnolly) January 9, 2024