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UConn Star Paige Bueckers Is Waking Up at 5 a.m. During March Madness to Support Her Muslim Teammate

Paige Bueckers is a terrific teammate, on and off the court.

The predicted first overall pick in this year's WNBA Draft, 23-year-old Bueckers has been waking up before sunrise during the March Madness tournament to support her roommate and UConn teammate Jana El Alfy in observation of Ramadan.

In an interview with CT Insider, El Alfy, 19, revealed that Bueckers has been joining her for her early morning meals, usually around 5 a.m.

"She makes really good scrambled eggs," the Huskies center said of Bueckers, noting that their favorite meal has been avocado toast with eggs.