In the latest top-10 showdown in women’s college basketball, UConn and Notre Dame renewed their storied rivalry in South Bend on Thursday. The No. 2-ranked Huskies entered with a perfect 8-0 record, but they had no answer for Hannah Hidalgo, who led the No. 8-ranked Fighting Irish to a 79-68 win.
Hidalgo went off for 29 points, 10 rebounds, eight assists and three steals, and showed why she’s on track to be a future lottery pick. That won’t be until 2027, however, as she’s just a sophomore. As for the 2025 WNBA Draft, there were a number of top prospects in action, which is why multiple pro teams had scouts in attendance, per Maggie Vanoni.
After an exciting contest, let’s check in on the likes of Paige Bueckers, Olivia Miles and Sonia Citron with a little mid-December stock watch.
Paige Bueckers: Steady
To be fair to Bueckers, there’s really no way for her stock to rise at this point. She’s widely regarded as a generational talent and is the projected No. 1 overall pick. Barring a surprise decision to return to school — she still has one year of eligibility remaining — she’ll be playing for the Dallas Wings next season.
Her performance on Thursday certainly wasn’t the best we’ve ever…
