Buzzing with homecoming energy, the Gophers-UConn game reunites longtime friends and brings standout Paige Bueckers back to Minnesota.

Source: https://www.startribune.com/paige-bueckers-amaya-battle-mara-braun-friendship-minnesota-gophers-connecticut/600320899/

Having to miss this tournament is killing Bueckers, Auriemma said, but her recovery is on pace and, with Fudd back, Auriemma envisions the program’s trip to Croatia, Slovenia and Italy next August as their time to get reacclimated to playing together.

Source: https://www.centralmaine.com/2023/03/14/uconns-geno-auriemma-navigates-difficult-season-to-ncaa-tourney/

Paige Bueckers tries to put the fear out of her mind.

Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/womens-college-basketball/uconn-star-paige-bueckers-working-her-way-back-from-knee-injury

The last time Bueckers looked like Bueckers was in the NCAA Regional Final against NC State in March of 2022, scoring 27 points, dominating the overtime as UConn advanced to the Final Four for the 14th year in a row.

Source: https://www.courant.com/2023/11/04/uconn-womens-preview-in-paige-bueckers-the-huskies-have-the-ultimate-difference-maker/

The last time Bueckers looked like Bueckers was in the NCAA Regional Final against NC State in March of 2022, scoring 27 points, dominating the overtime as UConn advanced to the Final Four for the 14th year in a row.

Source: https://www.courant.com/2023/11/04/uconn-womens-preview-in-paige-bueckers-the-huskies-have-the-ultimate-difference-maker/

UConn, which faces Vermont (25-6) on Saturday, hopes that like last year, when Bueckers returned from a knee injury just before the postseason, the return of Ducharme and Fudd can help propel the Huskies back into title contention.

Source: https://federalnewsnetwork.com/sports-news/2023/03/injuries-change-dynamic-heading-into-womens-march-madness/