The UConn Huskies improved to 2-0 on Sunday afternoon. UConn defeated the South Florida Bulls 86-49 to capture their second win of the young season. Paige Bueckers found a way to dominate yet again.
The electric Bueckers, a former National Player of the Year, had a lot to say after the victory Sunday in Storrs. Bueckers spoke about what it means to play at UConn and how things have to be handled.
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"I'm very picky with what I'm doing right now because I'm showing the younger guys what we're supposed to do here."
Paige Bueckers with @ChelseaSherrod after UConn's win: pic.twitter.com/UEtGAQxRtY
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“Just trying to set the tone with how hard I play,” Bueckers explained via SNY. “Trying to be discipline as much on offense and defense. Take great shots, get the ball moving, get everybody involved. Make sure everybody’s playing together.”
Bueckers continued, talking about her responsibilities as a team leader. “For me to be the team leader, me to wanna show that, show the younger guys, show how we play a UConn, it’s everything I wanna do,” she said. “I’m very picky with what I’m doing right now because I’m showing the younger guys what we’re supposed to do here.”
Comments like these exlain why the excellence at UConn has been maintained over the years.
