On Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, UConn’s redshirt junior guard Paige Bueckers was seen giving a thumbs up while talking to the media during Big East Media Day. A photo captured this moment and was shared, showing Bueckers in a positive and confident manner.
At Big East Media Day held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on October 24, 2023, Paige Bueckers, a redshirt junior guard for UConn, can be seen giving a thumbs up while conversing with members of the press.
Take a glance at UConn’s journey to the NCAA Final Four for women’s basketball in the 2023-24 season.
On August 9, 2023
Paige Bueckers used Instagram to share the news that she has been given the green light to make her comeback, more than a year after undergoing surgery for her torn ACL.
August 15 to 24
For a period of 10 days, UConn traveled to four different cities in three countries including Croatia, Slovenia, and Italy. During the trip, they also had the opportunity to visit the hometown of senior Nika Muhl, Zagreb, Croatia, as well as tour historical sites and museums. Additionally, the team played four exhibition games against different local teams.
17 October, 2023
According to the Associated Press Top 25, UConn is ranked second in the beginning of the season, following the reigning champion, LSU.
On October 24th, 2023.
According to the coaches’ predictions, UConn’s Paige Bueckers, the 2021 National Player of the Year, was awarded the title of Big East Preseason Player of the Year, even though she was unable to play last season due to an ACL injury. The coaches also selected KK Arnold as the Big East Preseason Freshman of the Year and predicted that the Huskies would come out on top in the league.
November 8, 2023
The XL Center in Hartford was filled with noise as UConn kicked off the 2023-24 season with a resounding 102-58 win against Dayton. Senior Aaliyah Edwards was the top scorer for the Huskies with 23 points, while redshirt junior Paige Bueckers, who had been absent for 584 days, played for 21 minutes and contributed eight points to the team’s victory.
12th November 2023
According to ESPN, the Huskies suffered their initial defeat of the season with a 92-81 loss to unranked North Carolina State in Raleigh, N.C. It was the most points UConn had permitted an opponent to score in regulation in over two decades.
On November 14th, 2023.
During a practice session, Azzi Fudd sustained an injury to her right knee, which resulted in a torn ACL and a medial meniscal tear, ultimately leading to the end of her season (https://www.ctinsider.com/sports/uconn-womens-basketball/article/azzi-fudd-acl-family-18514227.php). This came after Jana El Alfy suffered an achilles injury in July, which also ended her season.
On November 19, 2023.
Bueckers, with 12 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and two blocks, aids UConn in their 62-44 victory against Minnesota in her home state. Bueckers expressed that the experience was somewhat surreal.
November 23 to November 27, 2023
The University of Connecticut’s basketball team, the Huskies, recently traveled to the Cayman Islands to participate in the Cayman Islands Classic, which spanned over five days. In their first game, they suffered a 78-67 loss to UCLA, but they were able to recover and secure a victory against Kansas with a final score of 71-36 (https://www.ctpost.com/sports/uconn-womens-basketball/article/cayman-islands-classic-huskies-kansas-18514440.php). This win was especially significant as it marked UCLA’s first victory over UConn in eight matchups, with the teams’ first encounter taking place in 1998. “Having just one standout player is not enough to defeat a strong team,” commented Huskies’ head coach, Geno Auriemma, after Paige Bueckers scored 31 points against UCLA.
December 10th, 2023
According to a recent article published by CT Post, Paige Bueckers has tied Maya Moore as the fastest player to score 1,000 career points in the history of UConn women’s basketball. This feat was achieved during a 76-64 victory over North Carolina, when Bueckers scored her 19th point.
December 15, 2023
According to a statement from UConn, Ayanna Patterson, a sophomore forward, will not be able to play for the rest of the season due to a surgery on her left knee. Although she did not participate in any games this season, she had a record of 30 appearances and an average of 2.2 points and 2.2 rebounds per game during her freshman year.
December 16, 2023
UConn’s impressive 86-62 win against Louisville at the XL Center showcased a well-rounded performance. Graduate student Aubrey Griffin led the team with 25 points, while two other players also scored 20 or more points. Head coach Geno Auriemma expressed uncertainty about the team’s expectations and hopes for the future, stating, “I am not sure what our current expectations are. I hope this is not the limit of our potential. Perhaps this victory has given our players a glimpse of what they can achieve.”
31st December 2023
On New Year’s Eve, at the XL Center, Paige Bueckers led the Huskies with 25 points while Aaliyah Edwards recorded her fifth double-double in six games with 19 points and 12 rebounds as they cruised to a 95-64 victory over Marquette.
On the 3rd of January 2024, the date will be Jan. 3, 2024.
In the game against No. 21 Creighton in Omaha, Aubrey Griffin sustained an injury to her left knee, specifically an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. Due to this, she will be unable to play for the rest of the season. Griffin, who had previously started in 30 out of 35 games and achieved personal records in points (11.3 per game), rebounds (6.6 per game), assists (44), and steals (50) in the past year, was once again proving to be a valuable sixth player for the team.
23rd of January 2024
The UConn women’s basketball team secured a strong 85-59 win against Marquette, with Paige Bueckers leading the way with 26 points. This victory served as redemption for the Huskies after their heartbreaking loss to the Golden Eagles in the previous season. It also extended their winning streak to 13 games.
27 January 2024
The University of Connecticut’s celebration of four national championship teams was marred by Notre Dame’s 82-67 victory at Gampel Pavilion. In the fourth quarter, Nika Muhl received her fifth foul within the first 30 seconds. According to UConn coach Geno Auriemma, the team will improve in these types of situations with more experience.
29th January 2024
After being defeated by Notre Dame, UConn was no longer ranked in the top 10 in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll. Their ranking dropped from No. 8 to 11, a decrease of three spots.
7th February, 2024
At the XL Center, UConn emerged victorious with a score of 67-34 against Seton Hall, marking head coach Geno Auriemma’s 1,200th career win. Auriemma now stands alongside Tara VanDerveer and Mike Krzyzewski as one of the few Division I basketball coaches to achieve this milestone.
11th February 2024
According to the article, the Huskies suffered a loss of 83-65 against South Carolina, who is currently ranked as the top team. This game took place at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia and marks the fourth consecutive victory for the Gamecocks over UConn.
16th February 2024
During the Senior Night celebrations at Gampel Pavilion, Paige Bueckers declared that she will continue playing for UConn for another season, as reported by CT Post. Addressing the audience, Bueckers confidently stated, “I will have more Senior Nights here in the future.” The Huskies went on to dominate Georgetown with a 41-point lead.
19 Feb. 2024
According to a report by the Connecticut Post, Geno Auriemma has now become the second most successful coach in the history of Division I basketball, both in the men’s and women’s categories, after surpassing former Duke men’s coach Mike Krzyzewski. The University of Connecticut’s women’s basketball team’s 73-53 victory against Creighton marked Auriemma’s 1,203rd career win.
According to Auriemma, the experiences of the past few years have made him value them and his players even more. The intensity and determination to succeed, the effort put into every game, and the familiar pre-game feeling are all reminiscent of the 80s, but now hold a deeper significance.
25th February, 2024
UConn secured the top spot for the conference tournament by dominating DePaul 104-67 in Chicago and claiming the Big East regular season championship.
February 26th, 2024
The top 10 of the Associated Press poll welcomed back the Huskies (https://www.ctpost.com/sports/uconn-womens-basketball/article/ap-poll-huskies-geno-auriemma-18688829.php) as they clinched the Big East regular season championship by defeating DePaul. This propelled them up five positions to claim the No. 10 spot, marking their return to the top 10 since holding the No. 8 rank on Jan. 22.
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5th of March, 2024
According to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, Paige Bueckers has been chosen as one of the top five contenders for the 2024 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award. This prestigious award recognizes the country’s finest shooting guard and the last recipient from UConn was Christyn Williams in 2022.
On March 6, 2024, the date will be:
According to a news article, Paige Bueckers recently received the title of the Big East Women’s Basketball Scholar-Athlete of the Year for 2023-24. This achievement marks the first time a UConn player has been awarded the honor since Maya Moore, who won it twice in the 2009-10 and 2010-11 seasons.
7th of March, 2024
The Huskies had a significant day of recognition and awards.
Paige Bueckers, Geno Auriemma, and Ashlynn Shade were all recognized by the Big East, with Bueckers being named Player of the Year, Auriemma as Coach of the Year, and Shade as Freshman of the Year. Bueckers and Aaliyah Edwards were both unanimously chosen for the All-Big East first team, while Nika Muhl received a spot on the second team and Shade was given an honorable mention. Additionally, Shade and KK Arnold were both included in the Freshman Team.
Edwards has been selected as one of the top five contenders for the 2024 Katrina McClain Award, an honor that acknowledges the most outstanding power forward in the country. In 2019, UConn’s Napheesa Collier was the recipient of this prestigious award.
9-11 March, 2024
The Huskies dominated the competition in the Big East Tournament, achieving a perfect record of three wins in three days. In the championship game at Mohegan Sun Arena, they emerged triumphant with a score of 78-42 against Georgetown. Their closest match in the tournament ended with a 29-point lead, defeating Marquette 58-29 in the semifinals, and their average margin of victory was 33 points. This marks the Huskies’ 11th consecutive conference title and 29th overall across both the Big East and American Athletic conferences.
20th March 2024
Paige Bueckers, Aaliyah Edwards, and Nika Muhl were recognized for their achievements in basketball. Bueckers was chosen as a First Team AP All-American, while Edwards and Muhl were given honorable mentions. Bueckers also received the distinction of being a USBWA First Team All-American, while Edwards was honored with a USBWA Second Team All-America title the day before.
23rd of March, 2024
To honor their Hall of Fame coach, Geno Auriemma, on his 70th birthday, the Huskies donned T-shirts featuring images of him. Along with this celebration, they also secured an 86-64 win over No. 14 seed Jackson State in their first game of the NCAA Tournament.
25th of March, 2024
In a game against No. 6 seed Syracuse, the Huskies emerged victorious with a score of 72-64. This game also marked a significant achievement for senior point guard Nika Muhl, as she set the program’s all-time career assists record. Surpassing the previous record of 659 assists set in 2016 by Moriah Jefferson, Muhl tied and broke the record. Her record-breaking moment came when she assisted Paige Bueckers, who had a stellar performance with 32 points.
30th of March, 2024
Despite nearly losing a 20-point lead in the final minute, UConn managed to secure a victory over No. 7 seed Duke in the Sweet 16 round, a stage where they were knocked out the previous year. While acknowledging the unattractive nature of their win, Paige Bueckers stated that it doesn’t feel like a true win, but the team is reminded of the importance of advancing and keeping their season alive.
1st of April, 2024
The Huskies have returned to the Final Four after their streak of 14 consecutive appearances was ended last season. They secured their spot with an impressive 80-73 win over second-ranked and top-seeded USC in the regional final. Paige Bueckers was the standout for UConn, recording a double-double with 28 points and 10 rebounds, and was named the Most Outstanding Player in the Portland 3 Regional.
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