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Paige Bueckers Returns to UConn, Declining WNBA Draft Eligibility
Future Star Embraces College Opportunity
2024 WNBA Draft Projections Unveiled
Despite speculation and eligibility, UConn women's basketball star Paige Bueckers has made the decision to return to college for the 2024-25 season. The highly touted prospect had been projected as a potential top pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft but announced her decision on the team's senior night, much to the delight of Huskies fans.
Bueckers' choice bucks the trend of recent college basketball stars declaring early for the WNBA. In recent years, players like Aliyah Boston and Hailey Van Lith have left college after just two or three seasons to enter the professional ranks.
ESPN's first mock draft of the 2024 WNBA Draft projected Bueckers as the No. 2 overall pick behind Caitlin Clark of Iowa. However, Bueckers has cited her desire to continue developing her skills and leading the Huskies to a championship as reasons for staying in Storrs.
Bueckers' return is a major boost for UConn, which has struggled with injuries and inconsistency in recent years. The Huskies are hoping to return to prominence with Bueckers leading the way, and her decision to stay in college gives them a strong chance to compete for a national title.
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