Despite all of the hype that proceeded her arrival to Storrs, Paige Bueckers’ freshman season has somehow managed to shatter and exceed even the highest expectations.
Bueckers is (or at least, should be) the clear front runner for national freshman of the year, even in what has proven to be one of the better freshman classes in recent memory. She’s also making a strong argument for the best freshman season in UConn history. But above all, Bueckers’ accomplishments so far this season puts her in the conversation for national player of the year.
The easy argument for Bueckers is that she’s the best player on the best team.