Paige Bueckers, Aaliyah Edwards respond to questionable call in UConn's loss to Iowa

Paige Bueckers, Aaliyah Edwards respond to questionable call in UConn's loss to Iowa | SNY

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UConn's Paige Buekers and Aaliyah Edwards don't blame the poor officiating for UConn's 71-69 loss to Iowa in the 2024 Women's NCAA Tournament.
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@nounverbnoun Ай бұрын

Congratulations to Paige for noting “one single play did NOT decide this game”. Truth, grace, composure. Commendable.

@Vinny.X Ай бұрын

But she did say it was a bad call. It's wasn't s bad call and a better response would be not to call it that.

@StephenKon-wq3ki Ай бұрын

Classy response ladies. Great effort.

@cdawg_sf Ай бұрын

Paige is so mature. Everyone wants to make a story about a ref call. Gritty game. Both teams should be proud.

@mus434 Ай бұрын

Yes she handled it like she was supposed to but we all know that call was wrong, it's a shame these refs get away with calls like that.

@zr20s Ай бұрын

The call was questionable but the shots Iowa made down low near the end were clutch. Iowa played a bad game imo.

@lakeguy65616 Ай бұрын

Page Buecker's comments should be used as an example by parents and coaches to every child who plays sports. Be gracious when you win, be gracious when you lose. SPORTS IS ABOUT BUILDING CHARACTER. PAGE BUECKER'S CHARACTER IS WITHOUT FLAW.

@Vinny.X Ай бұрын

Except for calling it a bad call. It wasn't. They lost fair and square.

@Vinny.X Ай бұрын

Except for calling it a bad call. It wasn't. They lost fair and square.

@haileyanncruz3652 Ай бұрын

SAD TO SEE THEM GO BUT IM PROUD OF THEM

@Shambles99 Ай бұрын

Coulda called a screen foul, 10 times in that game...call it at crunchtime!!???...'fuckouttahere

@averagebyfieldenjoyer6338 Ай бұрын

That's probably the best answer Paige Bueckers could give to that question.

@williamkelly7656 Ай бұрын

Remember you did better than then 64 other teams that lost before you

@randyailie3459 Ай бұрын

What an epic game! Proud of all the Uconn girls for doing the impossible! Nika made me proud putting a lid with nails on it over Clark that silenced the entire crowd for most the game. Virtually no bench and no rest at all and you still almost pulled this one off with sheer tenacity. Kudos to the entire staff and team for making this entire season just miraculous.

@tblount905 Ай бұрын

But it was clearly a moving screen and she had her elbow out 😂 everyone just mad because of when it happened

@AZQueen31 Ай бұрын

Class act! Great game! Hold your heads up high!

@christopherburleson922 Ай бұрын

These ladies have outstanding characters and class. They should be honored as true roll models.

@miguela8875 Ай бұрын

They took accountability for the loss that shows they have class but we all know wat went down it was obvious

@rachelsanchez4983 Ай бұрын

This is incredible mentality. It’s been amazing to see the whole team grow, fight through adversity, come together and be THIS STRONG. I hope they know the impact they’ve made and example they’ve set in sports.

@dimasdimasalang Ай бұрын

It wasn't questionable. It was clearly a moving screen.

@Infamous6091 Ай бұрын

Clearly watched a different game but you’ll get it next time 🎉😊

@janicecroson7580 Ай бұрын

Amen!

@darrelljohnson5764 Ай бұрын

infamous... evidently you did watch a different game !🤣😂🤣😂🤡🤪

@Infamous6091 Ай бұрын

@@darrelljohnson5764 thanks casual don’t remember talking or knowing who you are clown

@amycatlett4885 Ай бұрын

I’m so proud of you. Beautiful basketball! Go Huskies!

@theodorearaujo971 Ай бұрын

Questionable call? A nice thing about the womans game is it's so slow it's easy to see the fouls. Not only was the offensive player moving her feet before, during,through and after contact, but she extended her arms to block the upper body of the defender, hitting her with her extended arms. Easy call and had to be made.

@tomj9938 Ай бұрын

Imagine if they didn't call that and Uconn threw up game winning basket? She put a little extra shove in that " block."

@jemsmay2167 Ай бұрын

Classy response ladies, and good game. Good example here for all, real players don’t wast their breath complaining about calls, they get on with what they can control. There will be plenty of others lining up to criticize refs calling an off ball offensive foul 45 ft from the rim with 4 secs to go in a hard fought and very close game.

@mcoffeecation2153 Ай бұрын

The UConn women’s basketball team is a class act

@RobertDeMartin Ай бұрын

Yes, it's probably time we took some time to recognize the class this team has exhibited throughout the season. Every single game they went into down the stretch there was a mixture of optimism and pessimism from various sources. But, not from the players. Their will to get the job done despite all odds will be the memory we will always have of this team. Once the dust clears and eyes are bright once again, this team will be regarded as ONE OF THE FINEST TEAMS IN UCONN HISTORY. In behalf of all UCONN fans, we truly loved you and we will never forget you.

@johnmoore5855 Ай бұрын

Quit bringing up the the call. It was an offensive foul. All your doing is making a real good game into a bad game. At least these U Conn players aren't dwelling on it and giving their life's hardships! Respect for the U Conn team

@larrydavis2503 Ай бұрын

Thought there were several calls against UConn that were questionable especially when a shooter steps on your foot after a shot and gets to shoot foul shots.??? I love Paige but thought she should have taken more shots and spent less time in the base line corners. She’s a great player but needs to put the team on her back sometimes.!!!

@user-bv3bn1gf5k Ай бұрын

You fouled her and the ref made the right call.

@kdbwiz Ай бұрын

Love this team! Thanks for a stellar season ❤️

@JohnJohnson-bh4di Ай бұрын

That was a moving screen at least and more like a football block.

@arthurmiller9434 Ай бұрын

Perhaps now is a good time to recall the many current and former NBA players who allege that the winner of many games are determined by the refs for rating and sports betting purposes. The body of evidence that supports this allegation is quite impressive.

@benjaminpritchard3084 Ай бұрын

UConn and Iowa both class acts. What a game.

@jamtime69 Ай бұрын

All of the teams in this final four are class acts! This is one for the ages!!!

@captainheartspace6583 Ай бұрын

Sometimes refs let fouls go in the final seconds. If there had been A no call & the Huskies won..then the other team would have a equal gripe about it. Also Unfortunately there is an interest in the best storylines to happen in $ports, so like in boxing, you really don't want to leave it up to the judges.

@zr20s Ай бұрын

Gabby Marshall had Paige covered most the game I feel even if that last call was missed the shot Paige may have attempted it would’ve been blocked regardless. Gabby Marshall is a defensive beast.

@tex-do1wm Ай бұрын

There was no controversy at all

@jjreddick377 Ай бұрын

The call wasn’t questionable . It was an obvious foul

@jameskeeney9336 Ай бұрын

Always keep your head up

@georgie5986 Ай бұрын

Refs should not determine the outcome of the game. So sorry Paige. You're the best !!! Good luck Ms Edwards in your next journey. Same to you Mika.

@lebronjamesharden3958 Ай бұрын

it was obviously a moving screen, get your basics straight

@Sasqueech Ай бұрын

Refs didn’t determine anything. UConn lost because they didn’t play well enough. I don’t understand. They shut Clark down in the first half. Couldn’t do it in the second half. Blew a huge lead. Tried to make a comeback run but it was full of mistakes on their part.

@peacethroughstrength172 Ай бұрын

They didn't lol! UConn did, stop pointing fingers where they shouldn't be. Semper.Fidelis

@Infamous6091 Ай бұрын

@@lebronjamesharden3958okay buckeroo 😂😂😂 like you know any basics of ball to comment

@janicecroson7580 Ай бұрын

you guys might want to take a closer look at call. She did foul and it wasn't necessary.

@oldindependent3040 Ай бұрын

Paige stood up for her friend real nicely, taking the heat away from her. The call stunk.

@chhansen9813 Ай бұрын

There were stinky plays not called too!

@GoddessLadyRei Ай бұрын

Absolutely correct call.

@janicecroson7580 Ай бұрын

always an excuse when you lose. She deffinetly dropped her shoulder and leaned into it . The call was right .Was good game just get disappointed when losers always find an excuse Shame.

@longjohnbaldry7360 Ай бұрын

Maybe if you don't understand basketball it stinks. If you live off NBA basketball then yes, they should ignore travels, moving screens, etc.

@christinenewton76 Ай бұрын

Clean?!! That was clearly an elbow and not the first one. They are right no matter what, one call does not make the game.

@bundy3331 Ай бұрын

it was a planned play.. called by the u conn coach.. part of the play was to block the opposing player to get a shot off,,plain an simple,, the one to blame is the asinine coach for calling a play like that near the end of the game. He took a chance in hopes it wouldn't be called but it did,,

@darkcircle1009 Ай бұрын

Can Sarah Strong need to come to UConn they be back

@rickberge Ай бұрын

Wait till you get Le Bron next year. You be great.

@whollyfree Ай бұрын

Edwards needa to watch the slow mo of the call and she'll see it was a good call

@cinree8094 Ай бұрын

What about the calls the refs didn’t make, or was paid not to make.

@rogeralleyne9257 Ай бұрын

Paige knows she just didn't have THE game that makes legends legendary!! Especially when Caitlyn didn't really play her best!! But referees absolutely "decide" games rightly or wrongly!! # Watch out South Carolina 🤔🤔🤔

@Shambles99 Ай бұрын

Paige tore her ACL,..Asshole. She'll win Player of the year next year. ....Shes a product of disciplined coaching...she could go fr 40 anyfukntime

@RaidersRants Ай бұрын

I watched edwards picks the whole game....she was crushing marshall clean....this last one was a REALLY sloppy moving pick w bow and heavy lean....had to call it

@anthonydowling8316 Ай бұрын

Class acts! The LSU women could learn from these women. Go Huskies!

@FWC1141 Ай бұрын

To take that team to the final four was remarkable and totally worth praising. I have nothing but the utmost respect for Uconn Lady Huskies. You better get ready because I believe they will be back next year. ❤

@rosekeeble1807 Ай бұрын

Don't feel bad about this game! You came far, even with so many injured players. I'm proud of you, always! Keep shining 💖!

@garretthahn8967 Ай бұрын

"A single play" (the last play) does decide games. You played and dud everything needed to win, and then you messed up or it was stolen

@SKeletor99999 Ай бұрын

A foul is a foul, doesn't matter how much time is left in the game. Of course UConn and Geno are used to getting every single call over the years

@cindymavis5192 Ай бұрын

U all r still my team. U had crazy season.

@ttaylor758 Ай бұрын

Sad that you have full grown adults like Taurasi and Bird whining about a correct call while Bueckers has the maturity to see it properly

@angelaamare9290 Ай бұрын

Still proud of you ladies. You all played with a lot of Heart.

@dionellwalker9762 Ай бұрын

The nerve of that ref to call that foul at that part of the game. During those first 39 minutes of basketball many more obvious fouls went uncalled but the ref saw a need to decide the outcome of the game, unbelievable and it just shows how sports have become so scripted sense online betting has come into sports. The NCAA also wanted iowa and s.carolina for the ratings at the expense of uconn.

@RandyLex-wu6jy Ай бұрын

This is not right please after a loss these kids or young adults should not have to go in front of the press there college kids not running for president

@jamtime69 Ай бұрын

Dang! Don't cry Paige! You said it best! These are relationships and memories that will last forever! You're a phenomenal player! You have a whole lot of memories to be made! Congratulations! To you and your UCONN teammates for having a great season!

@bobbyb.6644 Ай бұрын

Most Refs understand that they should be the Focal Point at the Critical Times ? The Players know that ? The Good News is the ratings for the Final Will Be Enormous $$$$ ! Thy will be done 😒

@peterforrest716 Ай бұрын

Could the video review clear in IMPO RTANT MOMENT without causing endless controversy?

@yvettepatterson5912 Ай бұрын

❤🎉❤🎉❤Awesome young ladies 🎉🎉🎉

@tracydavis1881 Ай бұрын

These Young ladies Displayed great sportsmanship in my opinion. I personally think that official made it about officiating instead of letting it play out on the court. IOWA played tough and deserved to win but the sports world would have loved for UCONN to take a shot attempt at least

@Mzboothe Ай бұрын

They did amazing ! I think it has alot of being tired they played well !! They almost won !!

@42smf Ай бұрын

Yeah Nika and Aaliyah were great!

@FactsandScienceMatter Ай бұрын

We love you, Aaliyah, Paige, Mika, Geno, and all Huskies!! Thank you for a fantastic season. You are all amazing!! Hold your head high!

@Beanmachinebean Ай бұрын

I was so happy and sad for both teams. When she started to choke up I lost it.I So proud of UConn

@cumulonimbus583 Ай бұрын

Plus replays show she stuck out her elbow so it would a great play. People on here are just Uconn fans so of course it was a bad call.

@Infamous6091 Ай бұрын

Okay casual fan😂😂 😂

@justinball5068 Ай бұрын

Check out the humility and gratitude from such a class act of women ….this is what we expect from high level performers. Not victim seeking and a pity party.

@mr.fancypants666 Ай бұрын

When the coach has class,the players also have class. It was a tough loss. They have tons of excuses. They didn't use them . Paige put it on herself. I honestly don't see the point of the losers doing a press conference.

@ksh9504 Ай бұрын

Hawks deserved the win period

@thomaslipiska8798 Ай бұрын

What a class act the girls amazing to sit there and say she could’ve made better plays earlier the game don’t count on it when that girl is just a true true athlete and good luck to you

@2010utube100 Ай бұрын

An entitled player decided to play football on a basketball court. But, KUDOS to these ladies for being mature enough to take time to reflect on the way they played. HOLD YOUR HEADS HIGH!!!

@jeremiahharms2431 Ай бұрын

That was a legit call but it usually doesn't get called in that moment, right or wrong. But if it comes down to one play at the end, that means that there were a lot of missed plays earlier in the game. I think everyone would have preferred seeing UConn at least putting up a shot attempt because of how hard they fought back. They handled the 'L' WAY better than other players and teams. Much respect! Keep your heads up ladies.

@rosacarroll6977 Ай бұрын

It does when you want the other team to win.

@jeremiahharms2431 Ай бұрын

@@rosacarroll6977 well, the refs weren't the reason that UConn was in that position to begin with. I won't deny any theory that the NCAA would prefer Iowa to win, though UConn isn't a bad team to move on to the next level either with their history and fan base. And then there is any gambling possibility that might have potentially influenced the outcome. But again, if the Huskies were up by 10 points at that time, that call wouldn't have altered the outcome whatsoever.

@livinaftermidnight9651 Ай бұрын

Tough way to lose a game but IMO it was a moving screen.

@rustythecat2163 Ай бұрын

Blame it on the refs?

@dodyrosy Ай бұрын

Aaliyah Edwards a sad moment for her… she’s still blaming the refs for her errors in the game

@user-dd8xn9wm7u Ай бұрын

Class , nothing but class. Great Coach , great kids . Go Huskies

@peacethroughstrength172 Ай бұрын

Paige said it, there are a conglomerate of things that determined the outcome, zero excuses. That's how it's supposed to be answered period because that was a legit call regardless of the bias. Nonetheless, they played hard and it was not an easy game for neither team! Be proud ladies, alot of sacrifice that goes into this machine behind the scenes. Semper.Fidelis

@LanaHeinen-bb2dk Ай бұрын

You all played amazing ball all season! This loss does not define you, your season, or your skills. Paige, do not wear this loss as yours. Basketball is a team sport.

@rollandhawkins8311 Ай бұрын

It's all about the dough! South Carolina is already in so which matchup fills more seats and attracts more viewers? USC vs Iowa is the revenge game. Iowa knocked them out of playing the title game and ended their undefeated season last year plus Caitlin Clark is the biggest thing since sliced bread this season. Nobody gave UConn a chance to make it this far with a depleted roster let alone defeat USC to whom they have already lost when they still had Aubrey Griffin and others. How many besides the faithful are going to watch what is considered to be a fore gone conclusion? So how do you influence the outcome? Officiating, foul calls and penalty shots are the only option short of bribery. Is there any evidence of such a bold assumption? Without free throws UConn wins by five points. UConn is accessed with eighteen fouls but Iowa only nine. Quite a difference in such a closely played game. But the penalty shot difference is even more one sided. UConn shoots only four free throws while Iowa is rewarded with fourteen. They make three and ten respectively. That gives Iowa a two point win and the questionable call at the end to preserve the desired outcome.

@benjaminpritchard3084 Ай бұрын

UCONN gave up a strong lead. With all that went on in the game it is questionable the foul should have been called. Not an expert in how or what fouls are called in BB, this last two years of watching womans BB I wonder why and how so many fouls are called in womans BB. Great game though I was so on the edge the last 5 minutes. That's why I like college BB.

@mrjehupitchfork Ай бұрын

Paige is right in that call shouldn't have even happened in the first place. This was their game to lose. They should've beat Iowa.

@GetsumJ Ай бұрын

Class act response by Paige on how you win or lose. I will be watching her in the WNBA

@ricardoa.aggabao8413 Ай бұрын

the best response … at this time? … lost to a better team …

@timothywendeborn4790 Ай бұрын

How better? A 2-point game they needed a refs help to win.

@darrelljohnson5764 Ай бұрын

A two point game , that was once a comfortable UConn lead . lol Defense in second half , went to sleep .

@Vee316 Ай бұрын

They were cheated out of a game. Say what you want about it. But guess what had it been 3 seconds and she had to shoot the shot and made it. That would’ve of what they talk about that one basket being made at 3 seconds. So yeah, sometimes that one play is needed.

@MybestLucky Ай бұрын

Aaliyah is right, I was amazed that the girls made it that far.

@tafadzwamanzini5463 Ай бұрын

is Edwards always the good or is it a fluke ? cause I haven't heard people talking

@Infamous6091 Ай бұрын

Who are you exactly?

@flyfshrmn09 Ай бұрын

There is nothing questionable about the call. It's an obvious, blatant illegal screen and offensive foul and there is no reason whatsoever to not call it. For the "let the players decide, not the refs" faction the proper response is: Which players are you talking about? Do you mean the defensive player legally trying to stay with her opponent? Or do the rules of the game get suspended in the last few seconds of a close game for just the offense, and do you gift them an open shot obtained by an uncalled illegal screen and offensive foul? My response is the players did decide - Marshall decided it with her tenacious defense, and Edwards and Bueckers decided it by not running a routine screen play properly and then attempting an illegal screen and committing an offensive foul. And they did it right in front of the referee who properly called it immediately, without any hesitation. Suspending the normal call of an obvious offensive foul in the last seconds doubly penalizes the defense. Proper defense can only prevent a score, but the offense can win if they score as a result of a no-call offensive foul. As for the play itself, neither Bueckers or Edwards ran it properly. Edwards never attempted to set a real screen. While in constant motion, she stepped into Marshall, and pushing off with her back leg, brought her arms up and elbowed Marshall in the chest, using the leg drive and the push with her arms to push her off of Bueckers. Bueckers, for her part, went out too high on the court instead of taking Marshall sideways, then cut too quickly, not giving Edwards time to set her feet, and her cut was too far away from Edwards. The proper way to run that is to cut as close as possible to the screener and force the defensive player into the screener's chest. Being so far away from Edwards forced Edwards to move into Marshall and that is the illegal, moving screen, which she then compounded by using her arms and elbow to shove Marshall. Championship teams execute properly at crunch time. Uconn did not.

@wrxzboost Ай бұрын

classy group - the opposite of LSU

@bree5491 Ай бұрын

i look 4ward 2 watchin AE career!

@Cyclops1983 Ай бұрын

If sports is rigged, im glad. It's just a game.

@jasonphaneuf6130 Ай бұрын

I thought Paige was coming back?

@kao9379 Ай бұрын

Its on film. She threw an elbow and drew a call. Deal with it! Paige gets it

@longjohnbaldry7360 Ай бұрын

"Ummm I didn't get an explanation on ummm, my shifting feet as a did a moving screen... umm which I usually get away with... like ummmm 60% of the time, but ummm, this time the refs were really watching... ummm they should have let my moving screen go... ummm leading to a wide open shot... ummm...."

@caru8318 Ай бұрын

#3 threw an elbow into the chest of the Iowa player......good call

@JohnSmith-ki7bs Ай бұрын

Uconn forever ❤

@shirleyfrey8295 Ай бұрын

I believed in the team!!

@tedmoser3657 Ай бұрын

Respect for these players taking responsibility for their game, they didn't use excuses like LSU did.

@LonneLou Ай бұрын

The Human element of making bad calling are at an all time high in most games but especially basketball. They are making it necessary for the placement of AI officials.