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The UConn Huskies and Paige Bueckers have won the national championship!


Paige Bueckers excels in the classroom, on the court, and outside it. After she guided the UConn Huskies to the NCAA Tournament championship on Sunday, that much is certain.

Bueckers won her first national championship with the program when UConn defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks 82-59 to win the tournament. 

With 17 points and six rebounds at the end of the game, the 23-year-old guard helped the Huskies dominate from the beginning to the end. She also set a new NCAA Tournament record for the most points scored by a UConn women's basketball player.

It is important to note that Bueckers is more than just a fantastic player on the floor after her incredible performance in the NCAA Tournament. As seen by her college Grade Point Average (GPA), she was also an excellent student.

Despite redshirting the 2022–2023 season due to an ACL injury, Bueckers chose to return for another season after graduating in May of last year.

It was disclosed at the time that Bueckers' cumulative GPA was 3.497. In reality, she apparently had a 3.9 GPA in the autumn semester of the 2023–24 season. According to Marca, this made it possible for her to win awards like the 2024 Big East WBB Scholar-Athlete of the Year and the 2023–2024 College Sports Communicators First Team Academic All-American.

Once more, the UConn Huskies have won the national championship.

After defeating No. 1 seed South Carolina 82-58 on Sunday, head coach Geno Auriemma won his 12th NCAA women's basketball championship, which is the most of any men's or women's program in NCAA history. It was an incredible accomplishment for his illustrious career.

With all-time greats like Breanna Stewart, Maya Moore, Diana Taurasi, and Sue Bird present, Auriemma stated, "I thank all of my previous players that are here." "You know how everyone receives a tiny bit of the nets when they are cut down? They are so important to us that I wish we had enough nets so they could all share in the fun.

Auriemma's old players watched his current team, led by the tenacious Azzi Fudd, freshman sensation Sarah Strong, and generational talent Paige Bueckers, carry on the UConn heritage of success and brilliance.

The women's March Madness competition is already over. Let us recap who won and who will need several months to get over the disappointment of losing:

Winner: Paige Bueckers, a legend at UConn

The narrative of UConn player Paige Bueckers, who won her first title before entering the WNBA, came to a close on Sunday. Interestingly, she was able to do that without having to be anything other than herself. (Going home with extra hardware is not bad, but Bueckers did not need the championship to cement her legacy.) Bueckers' leadership helped propel the UConn Huskies into the annals of history during the season. It was an appropriate conclusion to her illustrious time in college.

Her influence is evident on the floor and emanates from the Huskies. In Tampa on Sunday, UConn dominated South Carolina, and Bueckers was one of three Huskies in double figures. 17 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks were her final college stats. After some well-earned partying, Bueckers will take a break and focus on the 2025 WNBA draft, where she is anticipated to be selected first overall. Like so many other celebrities, she will have the opportunity to make a difference in the WNBA. This is the beginning of her new legacy, and it starts with a very impressive introduction.

Loser: The supremacy of South Carolina

It is important to remember that South Carolina, under by head coach Dawn Staley, was unbeaten the previous season and had only lost four games in the two years prior. It was impressive what Staley accomplished with such a young team, especially considering the field of competition. But their supremacy ended during the national championship.

After growing throughout the NCAA tournament, South Carolina's all-powerful engine finally ran out of steam. (There were numerous poor starts, turnovers, and heart-stopping finishes for the Gamecocks.) Given that Bree Hall, Sania Feagin, and perhaps Raven Johnson will all be leaving after the season, it is reasonable to wonder if South Carolina will soon make a comeback to the national championship stage. A relatively young squad will likely be left to pick up the pieces after the team's core, which has advanced to four Final Fours, is gone. It will be difficult for Staley, even if he is more than capable of leading the Gamecocks back to the Final Four.

Winner: UConn guard Azzi Fudd and her electric performance


An Azzi Fudd in good health is a dangerous one. Fans have now seen Fudd at her best, if they were waiting for it. The Huskies guard has been outstanding this season, to be honest, but her run in the March Madness tournament has been unforgettable. With the exception of one game, Fudd has been in double figures, and on Sunday, she was the deciding factor. She scored 21 points before the third quarter and finished with 24 points, leaving South Carolina with little response.

Given that Fudd is returning to UConn, it is almost a shame that fans will have to wait to watch her play in the WNBA. But it feels appropriate to spend an entire season with the Huskies, where Azzi Fudd does amazing feats on a collegiate basketball court. She will receive the farewell tour she is due. In addition, Fudd won Most Outstanding Player and advanced to the Final Four, two accomplishments she should cherish for years to come.

Loser: South Carolina adapting to the blazing speed of UConn


The quick play that UConn displayed against UCLA in Friday's semifinal reappeared in the national championship game on Sunday. For a portion of the first quarter, South Carolina held their own, but UConn dominated and the Gamecocks were out of sorts. The Gamecocks were doomed by turnovers and a mountain of missed shots (South Carolina may wince when watching the movie, especially in the paint).


The Huskies never looked back as the game progressed and the advantage increased to 20 at the beginning of the fourth quarter, despite UConn's struggles with its own set pace. They outperformed South Carolina in almost every way, which is uncommon for a team captained by Dawn Staley. The Huskies were already three steps ahead of the Gamecocks, regardless of what they came up with on Sunday.

Winner: The freshman sensation from UConn Strong, Sarah

The talent of Sarah Strong, a freshman forward, is difficult to express. Strong's calm manner and patience on the court suggest that she is a knowledgeable veteran, but her mischievous smile reveals that she is still a young girl enjoying herself while playing basketball and nonchalantly crushing opponents. Strong finished the final game with 11 rebounds at the half and pushed her way up to her fourth double-double of the NCAA tournament. (Once more, she is amazing—even powerful. (Do not take that pun personally.)

The three entered the fourth quarter with a combined score of 53 points, ahead of South Carolina's 42, thanks to the efforts of Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd. Strong contributed to the victory on Sunday, demonstrating why she was named the nation's top rookie of the year. She had an incredible 24 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, and 3 blocks at the end of the day.

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