Paige Bueckers reaches 2,000 career points swiftly

Paige Bueckers made history at the University of Connecticut by becoming the fastest player to reach 2,000 career points during a game against Seton Hall, achieving the milestone in just 102 games, surpassing Maya Moore's previous record of 108. In the dominant 96-36 victory, Bueckers scored 18 points and provided seven assists, solidifying her status as one of UConn's all-time greats. Reflecting on her journey, she credited her success to the support of her coaches and teammates, acknowledging the significant challenges she faced due to injuries throughout her career. Bueckers is now among a select group of UConn players with over 2,000 points, 400 rebounds, 400 assists, and 200 steals, joining legends like Moore and Breanna Stewart. With aspirations of winning a national championship in her final season, Bueckers aims to further etch her name alongside UConn's greatest players. Head coach Geno Auriemma praised her perseverance, emphasizing that winning is more important to Bueckers than individual accolades.