"That's a tough question": UConn star Paige Bueckers names the best 'Lego builder' in Huskies squad

Paige Bueckers stands next a Lego figure of Hulk
Paige Bueckers stands next a Lego figure of Hulk (Credits: @paigebuecker/IG)

UConn Huskies point guard Paige Bueckers is known for her basketball prowess, but she also enjoys making vibrant Lego models with her teammates. During an interview, when asked about the best Lego builder on the team, Bueckers responded:

"That's a tough question. I feel like we all are pretty talented. Yanna's, I feel like the most experienced. I'm new to this. KK's pretty new to this. I would say Yanna's probably the most experienced."

Bueckers further mentioned that she is currently working on 10 to 15 different Lego sets and plans to keep building more. On another interesting note, she once hilariously teased coach Geno Auriemma on her Instagram story, comparing him to the protagonist from the movie 'Up' using Lego sets she built from the ground up. In the caption, she wrote:

"Coach in his natural habitat."

Paige Bueckers discussed Caitlin Clark's influence on WNBA's popularity

Paige Bueckers and Caitlin Clark, being highly skilled athletes on different teams during their collegiate careers, have long been rivals. But according to the UConn star, they also share a genuine bond off the court.

On Saturday she sat down with The Hartford Courant's sports writer, Lori Riley, where she talked about the WNBA rookie's impact on the league's popularity:

"I think this is high-level basketball. I think a lot of new eyes are watching and they're impressed with the talent and impressed with the level of physicality. But that's kind of what the league has been and I think Caitlin has brought so many new eyes to the game and we appreciate that.
"I think the game is growing a lot. I mean, people are learning about the WNBA and how great it is and the talent level and how many stars there are. It's impressive. I think the rookie class is doing extremely well. And just to see the level of talent, and just the teams and how well they're doing, it's fun to watch."

Paige Bueckers, a potential top pick in the 2025 WNBA draft, will play her final college basketball season this year.

What could Alabama basketball's 2024-25 starting lineup look like? Find out here

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