The days are dwindling for Paige Bueckers. In eight days, a national champion will be crowned. In 16 days, she’s projected to be selected No. 1 in the WNBA Draft.
That April evening in New York will officially bring an end to her collegiate career. In the blink of a 40-minute game that doesn’t bend her way, that could happen anyway.
She didn’t let it on Saturday, erupting in the second half of the Spokane 4 regional semifinal for a career-best 40 points. No. 2 UConn advanced past No. 3 Oklahoma, 82-59.