Paige Bueckers drops 28 points to send UConn into Final Four over Baylor [HIGHLIGHTS] | ESPN

Watch the highlights as UConn Huskies freshman star Paige Bueckers scores 28 points to lead her team past the Baylor Bears and into the Final Four of the 2021 Women's NCAA Tournament.
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[@DeluStormrage]

This is like watching the female version of Luka Doncic. Shooting, ball handling, stepbacks, leaners and floaters in the lane, drives. She got it all

[@btopishere]

I want her to start on the Knicks over Elfrid Payton

[@C0C0_Nuts]

She's got game, that's for sure

[@TheOpenerXD]

Don’t disrespect Paige like that. She better than Luka.

[@killa2488]

its too bad that every shot would be blocked if she was playing with men. but she dominates the girls game

[@cgs20]

@@killa2488NBA players acknowledge the skill of NCAAW and WNBA players, so why do losers not?

[@wonderlandian8465]

Yall BETTER PAY RESPECT this the ONE we are watching She is 19 years old

[@katelyn4502]

@Cricket 69 and that matters because...?

[@filmart430]

She is the only reason why I would watch a quarter from the WNBA.

[@Romans9-4]

She wouldn't even make a mens g league team....

[@og805kanker]

@@Romans9-4 I don’t recall anyone mentioning men’s league

[@Romans9-4]

@@og805kanker are men and women equals? If so she's extremely overrated. That's the point. Are you Asian?.....

[@og805kanker]

@@Romans9-4 if we’re talking basketball, then yea I wouldn’t consider them equal. But were talking about just whether or not she’s fun to watch, which has nothing to do w men’s league. And yes I am. Why do you ask lol.

[@Romans9-4]

@Rex2212 haha what? Not the same thing. I'm comparing genders who are around the same age. You're comparing a kid to a grown man. Baseless and frugile point you just made. Move around "rex"

[@cliffordhill2365]

When the media hypes up an athlete, I pay close attention to see if there's any validity to all of this, This time they've got it right, she's the real deal.

[@j.rjunior5584]

Ikr, they actually got this one right. I'm soo surprised. 😂😂😂

[@cliffordhill2365]

I like her, she's good for the sport

[@yingyeunglaw4604]

She knew her role very well so when her teammates lost their confidence at the mid 3rd quarter, she showed no fear to the Baylors and to strengthen up her teammates by scoring some important points.

[@neiladlington950]

And that is quite something when you consider how big, fast, good and unrelenting that Baylor team is (was).

[@yingyeunglaw4604]

@@neiladlington950 Yes Baylor team is great, however you know, the young kids like Edwards and Williams lost a few shot when they had 7 points lead in the 4th quarter for they are too fresh and have no experience to participate in this most important game, if they can overcome this problem, Unconn had won without any question.

[@grahamimal8336]

She’s got more mamba than most Future phenom for sure

[@thomasb8700]

Most WNBA players for sure

[@Anabolrebster]

"Female mamba in white" shes gonna blow bro

[@kfcbrian4416]

I'm definitely going to get a Paige Bueckers jersey when she gets to the WNBA

[@jonathanatkins9958]

same

[@Skodenoutdoorsmen]

Same

[@stormyweather9917]

And you can buy yourself a pair of BUECKERS Nikes when they come out this summer. $215 / pair.

[@jonathanatkins9958]

@@stormyweather9917 frl

[@crazycash7071]

There are WNBA jerseys?

[@javierbanda2146]

She’s the real deal. The college game already looks too slow for her

[@gregorythemenace4826]

She’s gonna be the face of the WNBA she’s box office she just looks better then everyone on the court ‼️

[@xvs8675]

Her and Van Lith.

[@sindilevabaza5194]

@@xvs8675 *her and clark

[@ghsense2626]

@@xvs8675 van lith got knocked out of the tournament

[@jcamp8172]

@@ghsense2626 Louisville is still in the tournament van lith didn’t get knocked out

[@nahor88]

So she's gonna be the face of a league no one cares about? LOL People are being ridiculous; I remember how big a deal was made about Sabrina Ionescu. Anyone following her WNBA career? What team does she even play far? Where are the segments on First Take talking about her?

[@anthonyyusef5897]

For those of us who are UCONN fans and have followed this team over the years we have been spoiled by greatness. The names are some of the most iconic players in the history of this sport. Yet there is something about this young lady that is just different. She gives me life! she embodies everything you would want from a collegiate athlete, a teammate, a daughter, a sister, a friend... She makes those around her feel better about themselves even when they're standing in the shadows of her greatness... Now that's being truly gifted

[@maureenbell2033]

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[@andrewalberico6297]

She is a gym rat. That is a compliment.

[@nykia31]

She reminds me of a cross between Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi

[@mrwhocares3931]

And i can guarantee u 99% of America can't name u 5 players in that teams history

[@davidbarnes4742]

Love watching Paige play. Feel bad for Baylor though . Man that was a tough loss

[@cripdyke]

Absolutely. I've said elsewhere that they were letting the women play and not calling a lot of fouls earlier in that game. TBH, Carrington would have fouled out long before the end of the game if they had been calling the game tight enough to give her free throws on that last shot. That doesn't mean it's not a brutal loss for Baylor, of course, but I can't get too worked up about Carrington being robbed after seeing Carrington get 2 charges and slamming into people out of control more times than that with no whistle. A great game that should have been played in the Final Four, and if it stings Baylor enough to come back next year & beat UConn in the tournament, well, that's the way it should be.

[@davidbarnes4742]

@@maureenbell2033 yea let me borrow some money

[@maureenbell2033]

@@davidbarnes4742 I don't know how if I can do that , but I can show you a way to earn your own money

[@davidherdman9798]

I really think that Baylor expected to intimidate UCONN through their physical play. In the 3rd quarter Paige was working without the ball and the Baylor defender simply shoved her about 4 feet away. Clearly an intimidation move. Paige turned around, a head fake, ran by the defender, got the ball and scored. But, if you look at the shooting percentages you realize that Baylor beat themselves with poor shooting. Making 1 more 3-point shot wins the game for them. So shooting 22% for the 3's doesn't get it done. It wasn't the refs who beat them, the ones who beat them look at them in the mirror each day.

[@SM-1-6]

Most entertaining female player I ever seen. Diana, bird, Stewart, Leslie none of of them had nearly as smooth of a game

[@jsoul1978]

Diana was fun to watch also... But she is special!!

[@top5guitar]

Totally agree

[@lumieregotem]

What about Maya Moore ?

[@everythingloveurlife4904]

She actually is enjoyable too watch. She needs to be the face of the WNBA. Maybe they might get some viewers 😁

[@corneliussmith9847]

Them women would trash her out.

[@sambrown7673]

@@corneliussmith9847 ?

[@kevinmcgaw1192]

@@corneliussmith9847 She's only a freshman. Can you imagine what her game will look like after 3 more seasons at U Conn? Do you remember Brianna Stewart? She was on that team that won 4 straight chips and was final four mvp all 4 times. Well, Paige may we'll be on that pace. She'll also be bigger by the time she's in the WNBA. She's only going to get better. That's scary.

[@everythingloveurlife4904]

@@corneliussmith9847 if u talking bout what I think u talking about yea she needs to stay far far far away.

[@stormyweather9917]

Paige has said that she intends to go to Law School. Much better choice than playing BB.

[@Joselopez-er4mn]

I had never watched women's basketball but this girl is something special.

[@ThatGuyShel]

Love her spirit and humbleness in always giving God the glory man. What a talent!

[@Aaron-hb2nz]

Might be the most talented female baller ever!

[@maureenbell2033]

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[@BlackGeniusGod]

Maya Moore

[@sindilevabaza5194]

@@BlackGeniusGod Maya was not doing this as a freshman.

[@BrianAlexander25]

Jackie Stiles. Google her. Not to mention Lynette Woodard. Both from state of Kansas, the birthplace of basketball. Better than Paige. Even as freshmen.

[@sindilevabaza5194]

Nah bruh. None of them won national player of the year(which Paige will do) and none of them were leading their teams. If UConn win the chip she'll be the third freshman to win a chip and lead her team in scoring. Old heads always not giving respect to youngins

[@borood1188]

She is the only woman basketball player I've ever paid attention to.

[@AG-ne3rh]

you’ve only been doing your self a disservice there have been many great women basketball players

[@borood1188]

@@AG-ne3rh Oh cmon, womens tennis is much more watchable

[@kevinmcgaw1192]

You ever heard of Brianna Stewart? UCONN alumni who won 4 straight final fours and was mvp on all of them. I think it was from 2012 to 2016. The greatest player to play there.

[@crazycash7071]

@@AG-ne3rh Don't lie, WNBA/ WNCAA is unbearable to watch

[@prettyboyrob6835]

yoooooooooo lmaooo

[@bugler1304]

Paige Bueckers has developed the pull up jumper to perfection....something missing from the game today. Instead of always looking for the 3-pointer, she takes what the "D" gives her...a 2-footer to an 18-footer....she takes what is offered and does quite well with that. That is something she is doing better than most at a very young age!!! GO HUSKIES!!!!

[@TheFineGreat]

3:03 I’ve seen Steph do this so many times. She definitely is the real deal

[@j.rjunior5584]

Yeah, Paige is Steph's god sister

[@TheFineGreat]

@@j.rjunior5584 who tf told you that lmao

[@j.rjunior5584]

@@TheFineGreat just look it up. You'll find it. Both of there families are close.

[@OfficialJPryde]

1:16 That quick in-and-out move was filthy.

[@shaundiesel6403]

This young lady has a bright future ahead of her!

[@NSLBC]

Been watching her for a few years now. Glad to see she's in college ballin em up still. She's legit.

[@Ashleythemando]

I love how nika always supports Paige on the sideline! They have such a great friendship I always hear her screaming the loudest!

[@joshuademiguel2254]

I would love to see her as the face of WNBA.

[@DaLumpy1]

She’s going to be

[@patrick553]

True. Rest of them are too manly.

[@soojoe]

It would be nice to see her in the WNBA but if I was her I would take my talents to Turkey 🇹🇷, Russia 🇷🇺 or China 🇨🇳. They cutting high women basketball checks there

[@06nemox]

@@soojoe She might do that, but at the same time, she's going to be THE best. She might put people in seats here...

[@eyeconqueror1185]

@@patrick553 maybe more manly than you

[@DeadLeeShooter]

I see Steph curry in her and Kobe with the aggressiveness she needs to be and will be the face of the league!!!

[@hellowhy7359]

You can not compare her to Jordan or kobe

[@DeadLeeShooter]

@GR8 Finds yes!!

[@jj47k.]

@Austin Lee why yall always gotta take it there? Just let the women be the women and don't compare them to men because there's no comparison

[@hellowhy7359]

She is very talented and I believe that but no one will ever be like Jordan there will be someone like Kobe but it won’t be a girl the WNBA is just not as competitive

[@HOE-rv6ie]

@@hellowhy7359What law is that? "Illegal comparison" 😂

[@jdeezy1200]

She did this to a GREAT Baylor team.

[@Cherimoya102]

She's like Kobe/Steph: when she's on fire, give her the ball and get out of the way!

[@davidherdman9798]

So true. But dig into the past and conjure up Larry Bird. He was the originator of that one. Interesting that she brings the characteristics of call 3 off those players to the floor. Deadly shooter from any spot, practices more than the rest, has wicked passes which the opponents cannot stop, makes 3s, makes the pull-up midrange, and drives to the basket like we see Steph doing. Watching her play (without a lot of 'attitude') is generally more fun than watching the NBA or WNBA. And especially better than the guys NCAA games.

[@jrock2720]

that first shot set the tone. one on one vs one of the best defenders in the country for a 12 foot baseline jumper.

[@Oren0614]

was that supposed to be a social distancing at the end? lmao

[@talentedmrflowers]

"The New Norm" 😂😂😂

[@JM-cf9xy]

Too close she should been on top of a mountain top you can’t be too careful, I wear 3 masks while I drive alone

[@TheGoodfellas44]

It's all political theater and virtue signaling at this point

[@sneakybeaver1049]

Settle down karen

[@ChildOfThe1970s]

Bueckers is already the best women's player I've ever seen.

[@stephenwebb921]

Agree!

[@cliffordhill2365]

Have you ever heard of Breanna Stewart?

[@ughronnie3537]

@@cliffordhill2365 is that a new version of dishwasher?

[@crazycash7071]

@@cliffordhill2365 Nope

[@cliffordhill2365]

I don't understand your comment your comment about dishwasher, what are you saying?

[@PresentingGreatMusic]

UCONN and Final Four are basically a yearly guarantee. That’s insane Edit: So UCONN has gone to 13 (13!!!!) final fours in a row so yes literally a yearly guarantee

[@06nemox]

Baylor kind of caught a tough break with the injury and some unfavorable fouls down the stretch. Credit to Uconn for hitting the shots but Baylor has their number.

[@bears2230]

@@06nemox You could also say UConn also had non calls against them when the UConn players got hacked in the first half.

[@stevewhite4422]

27 final fours in Genos tenure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@davidherdman9798]

I'm waiting for the interview next year when Paige is looking at the brackets and says, "I'm just looking to see who is coming in second!"

[@06nemox]

@@bears2230 ok but we're still talking about the injury. That was everything.

[@jaketnelson]

Post game interviews from 90 feet away lol craziness

[@crazyman8472]

With Geno rocking the red sweatshirt and gray hair, he kind of reminds me of Bobby Knight. 😜

[@BEDCORN]

Remove the mandatory 3 year rule

[@jones4753]

She the truth 🤙🏾

[@LeMan8o4]

Coach Auriemma has another freshman phenom... it’s about to become The UConn Invitational Tournament again! 😮😬

[@mrfunnylookinhayes9088]

Azzi Fudd will be there next year to play alone this starting 5. Be afraid, be very afraid.

[@anonfan7763]

Who? Caroline Ducharme.

[@mishkakandhari3882]

@@anonfan7763 Azzi fudd. Supposed to be better than Bueckers. Steph curry said himself SHES one of the 3 best shooters he’s ever seen along with klay Thompson and Ray Allen.

[@Memories_FadedYT]

Bro I love the way she plays will definitely be tuning in to the wnba next year

[@JonahLoeb]

well you're gonna be disappointed because she's not going to be in the WNBA until 2024

[@chudianigbogu24]

@@JonahLoeb college basketball is more fun to watch anyway

[@NoName-zm1ks]

Carrington didn’t jump into two defenders-watch the video! The defenders are NOT stationary, they are leaning into Carrington! The announcers did agree there was a foul after watching the replay, but quickly moved on because oh, well, UConn won! Remember, Baylor was the one that ended UConn’s Div 1 NCAA (women and men) two longest winning streaks: at home and overall-they shoulda met in the finals but the way the tournament structured, it was not to be!

[@anthonyseverino5032]

I dont know why, but she gives me Luka Doncic vibes, with the way the games flows on her, its too easy.

[@khalils9023]

Great game !!! super excited for the final four !!!

[@waynefmj]

As a recent Uconn alum, love to see it!!

[@maureenbell2033]

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[@NewNew-ky2iy]

Whenever ESPN talks about females or womens basketball it is always hate in the comments. Men downplaying women!!! But this was a great representation of how great womens basketball really is if they are given the chance to show it.

[@sneakybeaver1049]

Lol

[@spartan7911]

She is a great basketball player. Just like Sabrina Ionescu.

[@citythink]

She’s awesome. Love this kid and her love of the game.

[@MiNoGanG]

It’s so unorthodox, but it’s talent at the same time

[@ronnieochero]

This lady is amazing! I don't watch a lot of women's basketball but I'm watching it a lot more because of her

[@unnaturalmma]

She was 10 minutes away from my hometown and she stomped our high school girls twice last year. Badly. True talent that’s getting better every breath.

[@AnxietyTuesdays]

wow she's amazing! she's making me want to follow women's basketball, we need more players like this.

[@3434arc1]

This Uconn team that fell one game shy of the final was very, very young...7-freshmen & 0-seniors. In past when Geno possessed a transcendent talent (Diana Taurasi or Maya Moore or Breanna Stewart) and surrounded them with excellent players, multiple championships ensued. Upcoming season Geno will likely have TWO legitimate generational talents in Paige & Azzi. They will be surrounded by abundant elite teammates. Barring injury I think Uconn is on precipice of another historic run. Once Uconn gels as a team next season IMHO South Carolina will be the only team possibly capable of staying on same court with them.

[@John2000sBaby]

I’m not the biggest women’s basketball fan, but it seems like UConn always wins lol. They really scout the best players this girls nice! Shes kinda like a Luka type player

[@Tayhurts]

She Is the only girl I would pay money to watch she is so good love her game

[@maureenbell2033]

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[@crazycash7071]

@@maureenbell2033 scammer, Don't be mad WNBA is boring

[@christopherlewis9153]

Lol @:23 her saying stfu 😂

[@matta9316]

Watching her she has a great feel for the game - off ball cuts, floaters, most importantly that swag

[@robertcammon5969]

Didi Richard's injury and the no calls at the end was the story. UCONN went on a run after the Injury and Baylor had to play without their point guard. Oh well...

[@t.yop9]

UConn played the whole game without their point guard...

[@mishkakandhari3882]

@@t.yop9 not to mention the whole tournament and there were plenty of no calls the whole game for UConn. Y’all are complaining about one call Lmaoo when UConn was getting hacked the whole game.

[@stevewhite4422]

UCONN spent a lot of time playing without Ododa & Edward who were on the bench with foul troubles. Baylor averages 82 points per game and there were several no calls during the game. Ist half Baylor went to the foul line 11 times and UCONN 2?

[@stevewhite4422]

AND, Didi didn't seem to be stopping Bueckers before she went out.

[@robertcammon5969]

What was the score when Didi went out? Okay???? UCONN needed a 19-0 run to win by a possession. Uconn played without players because they were fouling as shown on the last play. Lol.....lol..funny though.

[@yummy2318]

The only female basketball player with some swag

[@Cl2olvleY21]

As soon as i seen 1 video from her highschool days i knew this girl was going to be a problem. Fascinating player.

[@ramzeausedwards7034]

She's literally the women steph curry 😭😭

[@xthrth1320]

3:32 "somebody give that gurl a map" *In my Chris Smoove voice*

[@combliminarysports6655]

Her spirit shines beyond her game

[@claudeink]

wow, amazing performance

[@maureenbell2033]

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[@papito2lindo]

She’s so good. Crazy how she has to do that for 3 more years before going pro.

[@grimmjo410]

man she is amazing id pay to watch and see her play

[@DoJoStan]

She's a beast since highschool!

[@stevewhite4422]

Played Varsity since 8th grade

[@NairVetGaming]

BRO she Killed them !!! She can ball!!!

[@user-gs3zc9zt1y]

An amazing player

[@LoKeBigPetrol]

This woman gonna be the reason wnba get paid like nba gotta keep playing like that frfr

[@timothyharrison5810]

Get well Didi!!

[@hectoriousmaximus1130]

She’s gonna revolutionize women’s basketball

[@dylonmartinez7946]

This is exactly what the WNBA needs, you can clearly see the mamba in her

[@jj47k.]

@GR8 Finds How about comparing her to other women and not to men because there's no comparison

[@eyeconqueror1185]

@@jj47k. they don't mean literally... it's an analogy. Use your brain.

[@jj47k.]

@@eyeconqueror1185stfu Iam using my Brain, who tf thinks it's literal?obviously she doesn't have the skil or speed that they do,she can't dunk and she ain't no steph curry but she's a very skilled young lady..just compare her to other women is that simple

[@sambrown7673]

@@jj47k. why is that any better? You could easily argue she’s 1 of 1 and comparing her to any player is lame. The point is, it’s kind of arbitrary to act like you set the rules on what comparisons are okay to be made. Especially when I’m sure she would be honored by the mamba comparison

[@jj47k.]

@@sambrown7673 Not saying she wouldn't be honored by him...but I'll just leave it at she's a great young player who should dominate the WOMEN'S national basketball association

[@Kuwsh15]

Its good the wnba gonna have alot of talent coming thought the next 5 years

[@johnzule3634]

She can ball out with the best of them

[@roblyman651]

Mn represents hope she wins it all!

[@thegreatskinkpriest8104]

I mean her last name is almost “buckets”, is it really surprising?

[@sherrymariano3450]

Whatever happens....Paige is the reason why i watched the season....

[@DrLestrange-404]

KD's pull up jumper!

[@princesamuels5981]

Been hearing a lot about this young stellar talent, WNBA is Looking great in the future 🙏🏿🙏🏿👑 Ballislife

[@huckleberrylachow2202]

What happened in the last 8 minutes?

[@stormyweather9917]

It will be interesting to watch UCONN when Azzi Fudd joins the team.

[@wonderlandian8465]

What is this Jordan vs Detroit xD? 2:14

[@BrownG007]

UConn be ballin

[@3129021jc]

Better shooter than Ben Simmons lmao she's got game

[@alonzofranklin3310]

Stop

[@markrosenschein6762]

She had her last points with 7:46 left on the clock. Where was she for the last 8 minutes?

[@storminmormn6283]

She’s a certified baller. Wonder if she will go to the WNBA after this year, not sure what the rules are, but she could easily play amongst the best!

[@skyepaul261]

Saw her as a sophomore or junior in high school, immediately followed. Cuz She. Up. NEXT.

[@ahasaartandfun3194]

For me... Paige is Taylor Swift of Basketball

[@svdagoat7972]

@0:23 anyone hear one of the girls tell the other one to STFU !? lmao

[@pancon5]

What a touch!

[@kai-xr9gj]

CT baby!

[@andytsui55]

paige BUCKETSSSSS

[@tmac0152]

The scary part is, she's a freshman.

[@ridzuanroslan4419]

If she score like this in the wnba, i might reduced my time watching the nba lol. Coz she's just fun to watch.

[@Tubalcain422]

Well then the WNBA may actually stop losing money if a lot more people felt the way you did.

[@TownsGroup]

She can flat out get it done!

[@chedbeckford8067]

She's so skilled man

[@EPICTACULAR]

Defense and Offense Let's go Paige

[@CandyGurll2004]

She's a hoopppppeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kalmkorn]

thought it was Kyler Quinn in the thumbnail... 😅

[@mejason4]

Number two though 😍😍😍😍

[@lydellbollinger6990]

Man page Becker's can ball

[@danielpagan2848]

2:16 In the modern NBA they would've ejected the whole team for that foul.

[@mishkakandhari3882]

That should have been a intentional foul. Home girls were clearly not going for the ball💀

[@ponchito17]

gotta get her jersey man shes been a bucket for years now