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Paige Buckers is one of the best shooters in the country, and South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley knows it. It’s why Staley thinks Bueckers is the most elite player women’s basketball has ever offered.
Dawn Staley is careful and intentional about her words. When she compliments a women’s basketball player, people listen. She has a deep appreciation for the sport and its athletes, so it’s not surprising that she dropped heavy praise for UConn superstar Paige Bueckers.
Bueckers has been a household name for years and has battled her way back from injuries to drop serious buckets this season, propelling UConn all the way to the Sweet 16. In a newly released clip, LSU’s Hailey Van Lith and Flau’jae Johnson, plus Staley, give Paige her flowers. But it’s Staley’s words that you need to hear.
Here’s what Dawn shared about Paige (See the clip below and the 8:09 mark of the YouTube video):
“Paige is great. I think Paige is probably the elitist basketball player to ever grace our game. You look at her efficiency — she doesn’t take bad shots.”
“She doesn't take bad shots.”
Some of the best talking about one of the best in Rooted Episode 3.#NCAAWBB x @UConnWBB
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This article originally appeared on For The Win: Dawn Staley dubbed Paige Bueckers the most elite women’s basketball player ever and here’s why
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