The 3 most important UConn Women’s Basketball players entering March Madness
UConn is a rare underdog going into the NCAA Tournament, but Brady and Shade need to step up as well as Bueckers, Edwards, and Muhl.
STORRS, Connecticut Without a doubt, UConn women’s basketball is one of the most powerful powerhouses in sports history, having won 11 national titles. The club takes on a new position in March: that of the underdog.
The 29-5 Huskies, who are severely injured, have a good record but haven’t been unbeatable as they were in previous years. The Huskies have lost all five of their games this season by double digits to teams that are now rated in the top 11, teams that they will probably have to beat if they hope to repeat their previous tournament success.
The tenacious team leader Nika Muhl, past National Player of the Year Paige Bueckers, and former All-American Aaliyah Edwards must play at a high level if the Big East regular season and tournament champions are to bring an unlikely NCAA title trophy back to Storrs.
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As one of the most prolific players in the women’s game, Bueckers needs to continue where she left off in the Big East Tournament, averaging 27.7 points per game and securing 8.3 rebounds per game. The 6-0 junior guard (a senior academically) also registered four blocks and shot above 50% from the field.
After missing most of the 2021-2022 season and all the 2022-2023 campaign with knee injuries, Bueckers bounced back in a big way this year, averaging 21.3 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game over 34 contests. For significant stretches of the season, the Big East Player of the Year put the team on her back, carrying the Huskies to an undefeated record in conference play.
