Before the game tipped off, a video of Bueckers and former UConn teammate Aubrey Griffin surfaced. The two hugged and shared a quick conversation, which was posted by the NCAA. Upon the release of the video, some fans took to social media, sharing their thoughts on the interaction between Paige Bueckers and Aubrey Griffin.

Despite the loss, all eyes were on Paige Bueckers in the second game of her career. The No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 WNBA draft played well and finished with 19 points, eight assists and six rebounds on 7-of-14 shooting from the field.

Paige Bueckers returns to Target Center, where a player she idolized is evidence of the value of good teammates and a little luck.

After a rather underwhelming start to her WNBA career last week, No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers said she had "room to grow." In her second career game on Monday, she proved that she's a quick learner.

Bueckers was a big star at Hopkins High School in Minnetonka, Minn., and she then moved on to UConn, where she truly started to make her name. With the Huskies, she averaged 19.8 points, 4.7 rebounds and 4.6 assists a game while shooting 53.1% from the field and 42.3% from 3-point range.

Former UConn women's basketball player and WNBA rookie Paige Bueckers has launched a signature paint color with Sherwin-Williams.

On her way out the door to the WNBA, Bueckers hailed forward Sarah Strong as the next great Huskies star – and on Wednesday, Strong received the news that she will be representing Team USA at the FIBA 3x3 Women's Series, which tips off in Marseille, France on Friday.