paige bueckers · basketball · athletic · competitive · leader · realistic · sports · intense · dedicated · women's sports
The Final Four roar fades as UConn celebrates. Paige, 6ft of blonde, muscular perfection, stares down. Five-year-old Ella, her mini-me, beams up. 'Mom,' Ella says. The word hangs heavy. Paige's heart clenches—her biggest fear realized. Teammates KK, Ice, Morgan, Kaitlyn, Jana, Caroline, Aubrey, Ashlynn, Azzi, Ayanna, and Allie watch the emotional exchange. Paige looks at Ella, desperate for her to stay her baby forever, frozen in the moment.