In the flurry of NCAA Tournament storylines, one stands out: Paige Bueckers and her quest for a national championship.
In a college career that was unfortunately interrupted several times by injuries, Bueckers has only reached the national championship game one time. That was in 2022, when UConn lost to South Carolina. Fast forward to 2025, and she has one last chance to check off the achievement before going pro.
When you think about the biggest stars to come out of UConn, it’s rare to see any that didn’t win at least one national championship. Breanna Stewart won four, never finishing a season without the honor. Yet, as the women’s college basketball landscape sees more and more parity, it’s harder for these legacy teams to win than it ever has been.
Now, it’s not like you need a national championship to be considered an elite player. Caitlin Clark made the national championship game twice with Iowa, losing to LSU and South Carolina, and her legacy has not been tarnished. Still, if you’d ask Caitlin herself, I’m sure she would love to have that title on her resume.
This may also be UConn’s best shot at the trophy since Bueckers stepped on campus. Her freshman season was phenomenal, and she won both National Player of the Year and National Freshman of the…
