Name: Paige Bueckers talks final game at UConn, bond with Geno Auriemma, respect for South Carolina program
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Description: UConn star Paige Bueckers is "probably going to be sad" regardless of the outcome against South Carolina knowing it will be her final game in a Huskies uniform. She spoke about her close relationship with head coach Geno Auriemma and his ability to push the right buttons for the team. Bueckers also expressed her admiration and respect for Dawn Staley's South Carolina program.

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UConn star Paige Bueckers is "probably going to be sad" regardless of the outcome against South Carolina knowing it will be her final game in a Huskies uniform. She spoke about her close relationship with head coach Geno Auriemma and his ability to push the right buttons for the team. Bueckers also expressed her admiration and respect for Dawn Staley's South Carolina program.

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