UConn women's basketball's Paige Bueckers and Geno Auriemma have been named to the Naismith semifinalist list, along with former Husky Shea Ralph.

The blistering wind on an exceptionally frigid night — even for northeastern standards — couldn’t shake the thousands of UConn women’s basketball fans who huddled outside the XL Center more than two hours before the Huskies hosted USC four days before Christmas.

UConn star Paige Bueckers said she’s focusing on enjoying her final college postseason run after leading the Huskies to their fifth straight Big East Tournament title Monday night. The No. 3-ranked Huskies defeated No. 22 Creighton 70-50 at Mohegan Sun Arena behind 24 points from Bueckers and 13 from Azzi Fudd.

Paige Bueckers led the UConn women's basketball team to the Big East Tournament title and picked up a historic third Most Outstanding Player honor.

I’ve learned not to speak on the future, you never know what could happen,” star UConn guard Paige Bueckers said of what her plans are for after college.

As expected, Bueckers added another Big East Player of the Year trophy to her collection. She has now won the award in back-to-back seasons and three times overall, which is tied for the most in league history. Bueckers averaged 18.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, five assists and 2.1 steals on 53.4% shooting from the field.

The Dallas Wings appear ready to use the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming 2025 WNBA Draft on Paige Bueckers amid rumors the UConn star could replicate Eli Manning