From the moment Paige Bueckers went down with a torn ACL, Geno Auriemma has been adamant that no one can replace the superstar on their own. Instead, UConn needs a few players to get an extra steal or two per game, or take a few more shots than they normally would. The Huskies will need a collective effort to fill the void left by Bueckers.
That doesn’t mean UConn wants to operate without a go-to player, though.
“We have mature kids, they don’t necessarily need a leader,” Auriemma said. “They need somebody to get a bucket and get a stop on the court.