you got drama, you got beef, you got storylines, you got revenge, you got redemption and finally you got two amazing games last night. Shannon said it best they didn’t just do women’s hoops good they did it GREAT
@@Diddysbabyoilplug What is lacking from the men's game (to no fault of the players actually on the court) is that so many of the top talents go one and done. We don't get the rivalries that last for 3-4 years like we see in the women's game. We also don't get to see players cement a lasting legacy by achieving great things throughout the course of 3-4 seasons like with the women as well.
I discovered Paige when she was in high. She's a smooth operator on the court and the thing I like the most about her is that she is a team maker. She loves her teammates and they love her.
Old white dude near 60 and don't particularly watch much college bb , but the development of the women's game from 30 years ago is unbelievable. I'm hooked now 😮
Clark, Reese, Bueckers, and Watkins are something to see, not to mention the other bracket with Cardoso and them. I've never watched so much women's college hoops as I have this season. Can't wait to see Iowa and UConn tip off!
Geno is an amazing coach....I remember watching him torch teams when I was a kid. I know he is going to make any adjustments needed for his team to be successful. It is going to be another epic night of basketball, and I am here for it!❤
UCONN vs Iowa in the Final Four match will be a legendary battle between Caitlin and Paige. I want to see Clark win her first ring but I also want to see Geno win his 12th title (maybe get his revenge on SC).
@@helenoftroy1227 Game is already over! No way Iowa can win, just one overrated 5 star recruit. Relax UConn players and fans, just show up, you're basically playing a glorified hs team. Geno knew CC#22 had nothing to offer. And IA is definitely scared of you!
@@ammocan2796I've always thought that Paige had a better game than Caitlin. Caitlin just needs to do more because her teammates are not as good, but Paige is already on a loaded team. I believe that's the reason why Caitlin is seen as "far better" than Paige on paper and popularity. Not to mention Paige got sidelined for a year due to injuries. Either way, two elite players are going to play each other this Friday and that's a win for the fans.
Caitlin has more range, Paige has a smoother shot. Caitlin is a better passer, Paige is a better defender. Paige has a better midrange, Caitlin is quicker off the dribble. They both elevate the players around them.
@@mariettedorobis6967 You can disagree, but you'd be wrong. Midrange is very important because it would make Caitlin a 3 level scorer and extremely hard to gauard at the next level. Right now if you force her into the paint she is more likely to make a bad pass to a teammate that can get stolen than pull up for a midrange shot. If she works on her midrange that's one less hole in her game and one more problem for the defense to worry about. Plus, as good as she is from 3, she would be even better from midrange. Much easier to shoot from 10 feet than 30 feet.
@@gphillimo😂 Don't even waste ya time if someones gna say, they don't see why a midrange is so impressive. Just shows all they do is watch highlights and don't know the game of basketball!!
@@coreyhightower3272 I didn't say a midrange isn't impressive, but if you're going to critique Caitlin for not going to her midrange as much, how does the same critique not apply to paige not going to a logo three as much?
Last years nat chip got me intrigued about womens college hoops. Watching games this season made March madness in womens hoops must watch and these games thus far has git me hooked. If you told me 5 years ago I would prefer watching womens college ball to the mens tourny, I would have laughed at you but its true. These athletes balling in womens hoops are the real deal and such a treat to watch perform and compete. Great job to all of them and I hope they take the time to soak it all in and be proud of their incredible collective accomplishments.
@@Matt.Savageif they win, it wouldn’t really be because of her. Her team, on paper, is better. Those two are both incredible. Sure, one or the other could pop off and the other not, but that wouldn’t necessarily make them better/worse than the other. - it’s just kind of a goofy, brain dead take.
@@truthtella3371 if you go down the rosters - take out Paige and Caitlin… What team wins? Even with injuries, the individual talent on UConn in much higher. This isn’t a question. They have always been a powerhouse. They ABSOLUTELY should be here. Is it a tough road to deal with injuries? Absolutely, but the talent on the team was never a question. - would you rather have them or a bunch of administrative assistants, accountants, and house wives? (Don’t get me wrong, I love this Iowa team, but no one, at this point, is talented enough to make it even close to the league except Caitlin.)
@@youtuber_00786no. Jordan was a mid as fk on-ball defender. He was really good off the ball, but it’s arguable that the reason he was really good off the ball is because he played with some of the best defenders of all time. But HE was NOT a great on-ball defend and that’s just a fact
I’m taking Paige EVERYTIME when I’m building a team! She’s the more complete player! Caitlyn is a beast! Generational player! But she needs to work on her defense and her mid range and floaters! Paige has it all! Just my opinion
What kind of logic is this? Shouldn’t Paige work on her logo threes and cross court passes then, if they’re not part of her game but part of Caitlin’s? There are many elements of Caitlin’s game that Paige doesn’t have Caitlin is also much higher IQ than Paige
@@mariettedorobis6967 Hey, it’s a debate! People don’t have to agree with your point of view! That’s why it’s a debate! That’s simply my opinion! We can agree to disagree without all the aggression! Learn to respect that others aren’t going to see everything the way you do! So to double down, Paige is the better all around player IN MY OPINION 🗣❗️
@@mariettedorobis6967 " Caitlin is also much higher IQ than Paige" ? Totally disagree. They played U18 team together; Paige, Caitlyn, and Hailie. All 3 on the court at the same time. Paige was the point guard....you know the player with the highest BB IQ. Just saying.
Caitlin is very unique, usually 3pt point specialists don't lead the league in points and assists, or have that kind of ball-handling ability and be able to drive to the bucket with ease ... she's definitely one of a kind
I've been following uconn women's basketball since PBS started broadcasting there games 30 years ago in ct. We never underestimate genos prep for a game. Can't wait for this match up.
Thus was the best and most complimentary description of the match up coming Friday night. The best individual WBB players in the NCAA going at it. THANK YOU STEVEN A
Can’t believe the level of talent of the women’s game. Maybe it’s me but seems like there’s been a cosmic shift in the quality of play. Most notably the average players on each squad. The stars are balling but it’s everyone around them that is raising the bar. Our family had the Iowa LSU game on and it delivered. Reminds me of women’s soccer when everyone started to pay attention. So excited for this weekend!
@@lucaswade576Paige more efficient and plays elite defense unlike Clark who is a cone. This is like saying Luka is better than prime Lebron because he average more points rebs assists
Yall forgetting about a. Edwards. She can dominate the paint. And geno is going to put nika (whos no hvl) on caitlin and paige will probably switch with her from time to time. Its a great match up.
@@sp123 shes gonna be a problem in the paint for iowa. Clark will still get her shots off tho, hard to guard 30 out from the rim without leaving space for her to rack up assists behind you.
No,. Caitlin is on a different level of dominance than Paige was if we're being honest. With that said, Paige without injury may have been just as good if not better than current Caitlin.
@@chrishosey7535 No go back to 2020 Paige went viral for cooking in a 1v1 against a male hooper. Paige had people thinking about watching women's college ball then she got injured and catlin came up off Paige's clout in last years tournament when Paige tour her ACL. Now it all comes full circle Friday.
@@chrishosey7535 Nobody knew catlin till last year. Everybody new pagie for the past 4 years. Catiln can have her credit but not before Paige. Stop being bias and accept the truth
@@Noah-fj5bm That last sentence was ironic. Caitlin was going viral constantly before last season, especially when she had that 46 point game with 25 in the 4th against Michigan. You're literally just ommiting crucial information just to fit your dumb narrative. Again, give credit where credit is due. Two generational talents can exist at the same time 🤦🏿
Uconn is playing without some starters yes, but the players starting right now aren't scrubs. Everybody currently in their starting 5 was still the best player on their high school team. Geno doesn't recruit scrubs
UConn-Iowa probably will be a close game, but the Lady Huskies need to get more from their frontcourt and need to drive to the basket a lot to get Iowa in foul trouble. I would probably take Iowa to cover late.
UCONN is the little team that could this year my jaw was on floor when they pulled it off last night. They will probably lose friday which is fine bc Iowa has a much better chance of competing with SC physically and can make a much more exciting game out of it.
They probably actually prefer to go a little under the radar. It can also be used by the coaches as extra motivation to prove everyone wrong in their next two games.
Paige Buckets is silky smooth, great mid range, and can score anywhere. Clark is a killer, can shoot from the parking lot, and makes her entire game better. This will be a fun game. It’ll come down to what team is allowed to make the game their pace.
This night was the first time I've actually sat down and really watched women's basketball. I watched all of both of these games ,and they obliterated my expectations. This was some enjoyable basketball. Refreshing. I instantly became a Juju fan. Kaitlyn lived up to the hype. Angel didn't disappoint even though she got hurt. I really, really like Flaujae's game. (Probably spelled that wrong). I have to say I was most impressed with Paige she was Ballin! I will definitely be tuned in Friday night! Front row seat at the crib lol!
Paige has the better midrange game and she’s more efficient, better passer and yes plays defense. Clark is a volume shooter, lights out from long range; Great 2 guard
The thing about Paige is that her point play was what I liked best at Hopkins and she hasn't been able to do that SO FAR at UConn. She could look even more like Caitlin next year.
Womens Basketball is on another level!..They are talking about it with Energy..Enthusiasm..Excitement! I wish we could talk about the NBA like this..HELLO!
Please keep us up on the teams as much as you can these next two days!!!!! An interview or two, but also report on practices (if possible). We are starving for info!!
Wonderful summary! The upcoming games will draw a lot of new viewers to women's collegiate basketball and they will be very impressed by the quality of play. Playing the game 'under the rim' is a treat to watch. Speaking of watching, even though UCONN's team is lacking in depth and plays with a center and 4 guards on the floor for 40 minutes their defense is so disruptive they negate those apparent drawbacks. Their opponents are made very aware of the pressure UCONN will put on them and when the game starts they are in awe of what is going on. Their switching defense is fine tuned and we need to not look any further than the USC game and see how difficult it was for Ju Ju to do her thing. Not only will the Iowa/UCONN game be something special to watch because of Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers but the tactics employed in the game by both coaches will contain an element of intrigue which will turn this into a drama whereby every moment in the game will have our undivided attention. Lastly, it is very important to note UCONN's bench strength is, although unnoticed by the casual fan, has slowly been able to incorporate two other players to join the starting five and if Iowa tries to run UCONN off the floor those two players will play a significant role in determining the final outcome.
To understand Paige: she celebrates with her team for a moment, but then is the first player to compose herself, congratulate the USC coach, and console JuJu. After going through the line, she celebrates madly with her own teammates. But she abruptly bolts from the on court celebration-in order to sign autographs for a bunch of adoring and adorable little girls. Paige has a 3.9 GPA and was named Big East Scholar-Athlete of the Year. She gives to many charities. She’s an extraordinary human being. It’s easy to root for Paige Bueckers.
People forgot Paige has been the truth since high school. Came back from her injuries like it was nothing! Also, Stephen A. - Paige didn’t look like Caitlin last night. Paige looked like PAIGE.
So happy for her. Shes had too much bad luck. Watching her during her freshman year. She was special and then injuries just held her back most of her colligate career. Wish she would have been able to play more. I hope her and Clark ball out. Whoever wins hopefully gets the chip. SC will be a tough team to beat.
Paige is the most efficient shooter in college, she doesn't take a bad shot. Dawn Staley made this statement just before this years tourney. 28 pts, 10 rbs,six assts,3 steals, and 2 blks.the best all around player in college basketball,period
Hold on wait Stephen A. I thought Paige and Clark enter college at the same time lol. Why are people sitting in these chairs not doing bare minimum research?
they did..stephen A dnt know what he be sayin half the time an he swear he the gospel of Bball...he never played a day of organized bball a day in his life, an this a guy that comes from NYC...let that sink in
They did, but what he said wasn’t completely wrong. Paige came in and set the college game on fire and got injured. Caitlin exploded onto the scene in her absence
@@Electro_PatronumI have a question do you think if Paige never got hurt could she lead this Iowa team to back to back final 4 ? And if Clark was at powerhouse Connecticut it wouldn't be fair.
@@Bob-te3ledo you even watch the games? If anything you argued against your claim. I'm a huge fan of Clark. That said of UConns leading 6 scorers last year, 5 are out! If you want to talk about a single player carrying a team it's Paige. If Iowa had their other 5 leading scorers out, would they be here? I don't know, but it's doubtful. They're both fantastic and if you think one is way better than the other, you're lacking.
Paige and Caitlyn came in the same year, Paige played 17 games as a soph. torn Patellae in ND game. Junior year before the season started ; torn ACL out for season. The media will pit these two against each other but in RL they are good friends.
Caitlin is a beast, when it comes to scoring, can't stop her! Give her, her 40-45 points, and limit her teammates. That's the only chance anyone might have on beating Iowa. Paige have a all around better game. The better defense, wins this game.
I do not get this rhetoric about Paige having a better all around game. Even if she’s a better defender, she’s not creating for herself and others at the rate Caitlin is. To be all around better you have to be better on both ends not just one
People have short memories. Uconn has played Iowa twice in Caitlin's career and won both times, once with Paige and once while Paige was out . Caitlin and JuJu are excellent players but neither would have been the statistical machines playing at Uconn because that's not how Geno teaches the game.
I think Iowa vs UConn game is going to be great. The ladies tournament is so much more entertaining than the men's tournament with the exception of NC State being the "Cinderella Team." With all the well deserved hype that Caitlin Clark is getting, I think people are forgetting about the potential rematch between Iowa and South Carolina. I hope that match up materializes because I am looking forward to that Championship game.
This is great! I'm guilty of not paying attention to women's Basketball , but i love that we're learning more. Gotta share the wealth if u love good Basketball.
Yes, Clark has had a crazy year, but I still take a healthy Paige over any girl. She is almost as good as Clark offensively & I take her playmaking & defense over Clarks all day everyday. And now it's funny, since Paige knocked out Juju, they're talking about "mismatch" for Clark??? Don't forget, Paige is CARRYING Uconn WITHOUT a bench... Love both girls, but don't make excuses for Clark now, since y'all never believed in Uconn before...
Can you guys please actually watch Caitlin is the best playmaker in the game. She beat the reigning national champs this year and the best team in the country last year. Paige is in no way “almost as good as her offensively”
@@mariettedorobis6967 Come on, now it's going too far. CC collects turnovers like they were postage stamps and if his long-medium distance assists are perfect, in the painting they have some problems. To give you an example, against LSU he made at least 3 "assists" to teammates who were triple-teamed in the space of 3 microseconds. Does this sound like "best point guard" behavior to you? Let's talk about it again when in a game she has 10 assists and 0 turnovers. And as far as the offensive phase is concerned, it's a matter of choosing between quality and quantity; I choose the first (Paige), but if someone prefers the second I have no problem accepting it
I am so glad Shannon said Paige was Caitlin Clark before Caitlin was Caitlin. Coming out of high school Paige was better. Her freshman year she was better and then she suffered 2 catastrophic knee injuries. Paige, Caitlin, and Hailey Van Lith played on the same 19U team and Paige was the best of 3. She was who they looked to when they needed a bucket. Had she been healthy her entire career she would get the respect she deserves. And I’m glad she’s finally starting to.
I know about paige back in 2019 after seeing her in jalen suggs day in the life. She really was that girl. I only started to hear about caitlin and angel last year.
@@mariettedorobis6967 even tho the numbers are clear her passing game lets overlooked because the 3s grab the headlines. He vision and passing range is absurd
Caitlin and Paige have played against each other before and we’re team mates on team USA .it is going to be Something good luck UConn but my heart is with the Lady Hawks
What Caitlin has done for girls basketball and girls sports is incredible. I am a lifelong Hawkeye fan so it’s extra nice to see her play. When they played LSU, we were in Sioux Falls South Dakota at a Buffalo wild wings restaurant. The place was packed with people cheering for the Hawkeyes and Clark. My guess is just a couple of years ago there would’ve almost no one there to watch a girls basketball game. What a change in what people think about girls sports all thanks to Clark. I hope she goes on to play well in the pro game and wish her the best. I hope she makes lots and lots of money but I also hope she stays Iowa friendly to anyone and everyone. And stays away from the I am now too important to talk to people. I think she will. We’ll see. Good luck Caitlin.
Off the eye test Paige can do more on the court then Caitlin. She ain’t playing at a higher level right now but she has the potential to have the better pro career
Bueckers has a ton of weight on her shoulders here. The star Uconn player especially for the women is expected to bring a title back. Tauresi, Montgomery, Charles, Moore, Stewart all were big pieces to the championship runs they had.
Caitlin and Paige had help. JuJu WITH shooter and center help, conversation would be different. Coach G was outcoached. Big Stage experience does add to team performance and the coaching.
As the Syracuse coach said about Paige, "In her head she's playing a chess match!" She's a coach and she knows what we all know Paige is so much bigger than just scoring. So much more as a person! I grew up in CT when Rebecca Lobo was playing and I believe, like so many others, that Paige is truly unique. Wait till next year with Paige playing with Azzi Fudd and so many other of those players now sitting on the bench! I love JuJu too.
Uconn is 2-0 against Iowa since 2021. First game had Paige and Caitlin, second just Caitlin, but Uconn still got the win. They are going to match up well. The media is going to make this about Paige vs. Caitlin, but the real battle will be with Edwards and Stuelke down low.
She does taunt and curse, but that’s passion. It’s you non athletic couch potatoes that look at it as non classy to be competitive. Y’all gotta stop with because someone is white their to be labeled differently. It’s competition. We know you usually watching Seinfeld
@@omega4055 First of all, Amy? Second it was not to her it was directed at a teammate of hers that was on the bench. Finally, even if it was directed at Hailey it was a quick gesture and she wasn't following her around the court rubbing the loss into her face..
Paige was the big name because she had a really flashy game from a big city while Paige played in Iowa. Paige and Caitlin been #1 and #2 in the country since highschool
Another backstory that's not really talked about is that UConn was Caitlin's favorite team growing up. She held off deciding on her college of choice waiting for the call from Geno Auriemma to come play for him at UConn. That call never came. Expect Caitlin to have a little of that motivating her on Friday night.
you got drama, you got beef, you got storylines, you got revenge, you got redemption and finally you got two amazing games last night. Shannon said it best they didn’t just do women’s hoops good they did it GREAT
You said that perfectly 🤙🏿
Classic
There is no drama or beef. It was four good teams competing and the two better teams won. It's not that serious.
I seen better JV games in HS
I would’ve never thought I’d be so hyped for women’s college basketball more than the mens😂 times sure have changed
Women's tournament has been better than the men's for the last few years
Ong bro😂
This narrative is false lol both have been good have you not been watching NC state win bc of a lineman 😂
@@Diddysbabyoilplug my personal opinion is a false narrative? Mfs just wanna debate for no reason sit tf down
@@Diddysbabyoilplug What is lacking from the men's game (to no fault of the players actually on the court) is that so many of the top talents go one and done. We don't get the rivalries that last for 3-4 years like we see in the women's game. We also don't get to see players cement a lasting legacy by achieving great things throughout the course of 3-4 seasons like with the women as well.
I discovered Paige when she was in high. She's a smooth operator on the court and the thing I like the most about her is that she is a team maker. She loves her teammates and they love her.
same cheering for paige
@@liquidhammer1134 -- Those Ball is Life video of Paige made me a fan before she ever wore a UCONN jersey. Her game spoke loudly.
These women need recognition. In all honesty, I would like to see a 5 game series with these teams because the talent is there
Lets just support wnba and we get all the rivalries
People forget Paige, was out a entire season, should be a great game Friday,
Facts 💯 not only is she healthy but returning next season
I thought it was 2 seasons😊
Two seasons
Yeah, I remember hearing about Paige when she was coming out of high school, but because of injuries, the attention went towards Caitlin
Caitlin is the female mj but Paige is up there fasho
Old white dude near 60 and don't particularly watch much college bb , but the development of the women's game from 30 years ago is unbelievable. I'm hooked now 😮
It’s crazy that the women’s tourny is so much better then the men’s this year, it’s must see basketball!
Definitely good but Men’s bball had no crazy good players
@@LuvLon24 just proved my point even more.
Better than WNBA.
@@dizzydad51 not even in the same stratosphere my local public school here in Baltimore gets more espn time then and W Team lol
Star Power
Clark, Reese, Bueckers, and Watkins are something to see, not to mention the other bracket with Cardoso and them. I've never watched so much women's college hoops as I have this season. Can't wait to see Iowa and UConn tip off!
Don’t forget flaujae as well. She’s a hooper hooper.
@@TheIcemanthomas nope only Clark and Paige
yea your username checks out bud
Kiki and cameron from Stanford too.. kiki is going to be a problem !!!
@@Eli43199 BLACKCEL
Caitlin is like Curry. Paige reminds me of Mamba. Just a cool, calm and smooth killa.
This could be EPIC! Paige made it her business to defend Juju last night, which you gotta love as fan. I hope we see her guard Caitlin!
You really want to see that? She’d get cooked lmao
Right, she knew what the moment was. That's what is I love about her, she has a lil of that Diana in her and All know what that is 🐍
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Geno is an amazing coach....I remember watching him torch teams when I was a kid. I know he is going to make any adjustments needed for his team to be successful. It is going to be another epic night of basketball, and I am here for it!❤
He put on a coaching clinic vs USC... the were undermanned and out talented... yet he put them in positions for success...
I’m a supporter of Clark and was rooting for her last year but I believe Paige Bueckers is the college player
I can't belive im watching Womens College Basketball this is fantasic every team has Superstars in it man the Final Four is going to be crazy!!
UCONN vs Iowa in the Final Four match will be a legendary battle between Caitlin and Paige. I want to see Clark win her first ring but I also want to see Geno win his 12th title (maybe get his revenge on SC).
Not going to happen. UConn will take out Iowa then Geno will lose again to South Carolina.
@@helenoftroy1227 not happening
@@troyh.2024 We shall see.
@@helenoftroy1227 Game is already over! No way Iowa can win, just one overrated 5 star recruit. Relax UConn players and fans, just show up, you're basically playing a glorified hs team. Geno knew CC#22 had nothing to offer. And IA is definitely scared of you!
@@ammocan2796I've always thought that Paige had a better game than Caitlin. Caitlin just needs to do more because her teammates are not as good, but Paige is already on a loaded team. I believe that's the reason why Caitlin is seen as "far better" than Paige on paper and popularity. Not to mention Paige got sidelined for a year due to injuries. Either way, two elite players are going to play each other this Friday and that's a win for the fans.
Caitlin has more range, Paige has a smoother shot. Caitlin is a better passer, Paige is a better defender. Paige has a better midrange, Caitlin is quicker off the dribble. They both elevate the players around them.
Disagree about the smoother shot, and I don’t see why a midrange is so impressive when Caitlin is the better three point shot creator
@@mariettedorobis6967 You can disagree, but you'd be wrong. Midrange is very important because it would make Caitlin a 3 level scorer and extremely hard to gauard at the next level. Right now if you force her into the paint she is more likely to make a bad pass to a teammate that can get stolen than pull up for a midrange shot. If she works on her midrange that's one less hole in her game and one more problem for the defense to worry about. Plus, as good as she is from 3, she would be even better from midrange. Much easier to shoot from 10 feet than 30 feet.
Ahhh... Now I see someone who Actually watches the game 🫡 I wld say thats quite accurate and very astute of you!
@@gphillimo😂 Don't even waste ya time if someones gna say, they don't see why a midrange is so impressive. Just shows all they do is watch highlights and don't know the game of basketball!!
@@coreyhightower3272 I didn't say a midrange isn't impressive, but if you're going to critique Caitlin for not going to her midrange as much, how does the same critique not apply to paige not going to a logo three as much?
Last years nat chip got me intrigued about womens college hoops. Watching games this season made March madness in womens hoops must watch and these games thus far has git me hooked. If you told me 5 years ago I would prefer watching womens college ball to the mens tourny, I would have laughed at you but its true. These athletes balling in womens hoops are the real deal and such a treat to watch perform and compete. Great job to all of them and I hope they take the time to soak it all in and be proud of their incredible collective accomplishments.
It took yall this game for yall to mention Paige after disrespecting her yesterday 🤦🏿
Agreed, people be sleeping on Beuckers but they'll see once she wrecks Clark and her team.😊
@@Matt.Savageif they win, it wouldn’t really be because of her. Her team, on paper, is better.
Those two are both incredible. Sure, one or the other could pop off and the other not, but that wouldn’t necessarily make them better/worse than the other. - it’s just kind of a goofy, brain dead take.
@@skaylingop9673paige’s team isn’t supposed to be here right now.. they are missing two starters a other players as well.
@@truthtella3371 if you go down the rosters - take out Paige and Caitlin…
What team wins? Even with injuries, the individual talent on UConn in much higher. This isn’t a question. They have always been a powerhouse. They ABSOLUTELY should be here.
Is it a tough road to deal with injuries? Absolutely, but the talent on the team was never a question. - would you rather have them or a bunch of administrative assistants, accountants, and house wives? (Don’t get me wrong, I love this Iowa team, but no one, at this point, is talented enough to make it even close to the league except Caitlin.)
@@skaylingop9673 if uconn didn’t have tho injured players then yea they would win
Paige v Caitlin is the real Magic v Bird of Womens Basketball
Juju, Caitlin, Paige, they are all great. Caitlin and Paige are seniors, know better how to lead a team both technically and mentally.
Paige Buckets is a DOG!
My favorite player to watch in women’s basketball.
one thing that impresses me about buecker is that she will cover the top player on the other team like MJ did.
She doesn’t though. She helped on to juju a couple times but not the whole time. And she won’t be on Clark
You mean like Scottie Pippen did?
@@CEEBEE4369 don't correct MJ fans. There's real footage of MJ gasping and yelling at Scottie to guard teenage Kobe during a ft
@@CEEBEE4369 they both did, Jordan also did. There's a reason why he won a DPOY award.
@@youtuber_00786no. Jordan was a mid as fk on-ball defender. He was really good off the ball, but it’s arguable that the reason he was really good off the ball is because he played with some of the best defenders of all time.
But HE was NOT a great on-ball defend and that’s just a fact
I’m taking Paige EVERYTIME when I’m building a team! She’s the more complete player! Caitlyn is a beast! Generational player! But she needs to work on her defense and her mid range and floaters! Paige has it all! Just my opinion
Paige is a more of an all around complete player...I agree
@@omega4055you’re both wrong then. Caitlin does play defense and does have a midrange game
What kind of logic is this? Shouldn’t Paige work on her logo threes and cross court passes then, if they’re not part of her game but part of Caitlin’s? There are many elements of Caitlin’s game that Paige doesn’t have
Caitlin is also much higher IQ than Paige
@@mariettedorobis6967 Hey, it’s a debate! People don’t have to agree with your point of view! That’s why it’s a debate! That’s simply my opinion! We can agree to disagree without all the aggression! Learn to respect that others aren’t going to see everything the way you do! So to double down, Paige is the better all around player IN MY OPINION 🗣❗️
@@mariettedorobis6967 " Caitlin is also much higher IQ than Paige" ? Totally disagree. They played U18 team together; Paige, Caitlyn, and Hailie. All 3 on the court at the same time. Paige was the point guard....you know the player with the highest BB IQ. Just saying.
Caitlin is very unique, usually 3pt point specialists don't lead the league in points and assists, or have that kind of ball-handling ability and be able to drive to the bucket with ease ... she's definitely one of a kind
Shes a female steph curry
@@jaust9077 steph curry never led in assists but he's close
Paige vs Caitlin is a WrestleMania like main event. This weekend is about to get wild!
It’s like reigns vs Rhodes 🤩
Paige vs Caitlin 2 three years coming!
What
@@j317 Uconn beat Iowa in Elite 8 their freshman year
@@Debate_dagame_not_dadebater Ju Ju tho, she dah finest! Reese 2nd, Clarke n Paige tie for 3rd 😅 Wiley n johnson fo 4th....😊
@@Xnortecalifaz4707 none of them are fine 😂
@@j317Van Lith fine 🤣❤️
I've been following uconn women's basketball since PBS started broadcasting there games 30 years ago in ct. We never underestimate genos prep for a game. Can't wait for this match up.
That was a sick game!! Backand forth shot for shot... Paige and JuJu was amazing!
I started watching. Couldn't take my eyes off of these games
Thus was the best and most complimentary description of the match up coming Friday night.
The best individual WBB players in the NCAA going at it. THANK YOU
STEVEN A
Can’t believe the level of talent of the women’s game. Maybe it’s me but seems like there’s been a cosmic shift in the quality of play. Most notably the average players on each squad. The stars are balling but it’s everyone around them that is raising the bar. Our family had the Iowa LSU game on and it delivered. Reminds me of women’s soccer when everyone started to pay attention.
So excited for this weekend!
Paige will SHOW Caitlin a thing or two. I'm for Paige in THIS match up ❤🎉
This kobe vs mj in women's sports get yall 🍿 🍿🍿🍿 we finna be for a show ngl im getting goosebumps never been this excited for a women ball game
we got paige vs clark debates man they the new jordan vs lebron
More like Bird vs Magic as they actually competed against each other.
Wow, three people offended in one sentence, and one of them isn't Lebron
No debate. Clark is the GOAT.
You gonna see on the 5th. Don't sleep on Paige. She was super popular before Caitlyn was. @@lucaswade576
@@lucaswade576Paige more efficient and plays elite defense unlike Clark who is a cone. This is like saying Luka is better than prime Lebron because he average more points rebs assists
Yall forgetting about a. Edwards. She can dominate the paint. And geno is going to put nika (whos no hvl) on caitlin and paige will probably switch with her from time to time. Its a great match up.
Edwards is meh, she's just big and athletic
@@sp123have you been watching Edwards or what? Edwards got game she’ll be tough for Iowa, she won’t take bad shots like Morrow
@@sp123 shes gonna be a problem in the paint for iowa. Clark will still get her shots off tho, hard to guard 30 out from the rim without leaving space for her to rack up assists behind you.
Clark is lighting all of them up especially Paige.
@@Bob-te3le no she aint, HVL aint on the level Paige or Nika
Shannon ain’t lying. UCONN next season will be dangerous
paige in three seasons of playing has been in three straight final fours lmao
Well that's what happens when you go to a powerhouse like UCONN. Clark taking Iowa to back to back final 4's is more impressive. Lmao.
People forget Paige was Catilin before catlin. Paige was just injured
No,. Caitlin is on a different level of dominance than Paige was if we're being honest.
With that said, Paige without injury may have been just as good if not better than current Caitlin.
@@chrishosey7535 No go back to 2020 Paige went viral for cooking in a 1v1 against a male hooper. Paige had people thinking about watching women's college ball then she got injured and catlin came up off Paige's clout in last years tournament when Paige tour her ACL. Now it all comes full circle Friday.
@@Noah-fj5bm No, Caitlin made her own clout even before the tournament, since she was lighting up the entire season.
Give credit where credit is due.
@@chrishosey7535 Nobody knew catlin till last year. Everybody new pagie for the past 4 years. Catiln can have her credit but not before Paige. Stop being bias and accept the truth
@@Noah-fj5bm That last sentence was ironic.
Caitlin was going viral constantly before last season, especially when she had that 46 point game with 25 in the 4th against Michigan. You're literally just ommiting crucial information just to fit your dumb narrative.
Again, give credit where credit is due. Two generational talents can exist at the same time 🤦🏿
Last night was so good . I never watched a whole womens game before . Let alone TWO lol
Shout out to all the women! First time I ever made it home early just to watch women’s basketball. Lady’s keep shinning win or lose!!
Uconn is playing without some starters yes, but the players starting right now aren't scrubs. Everybody currently in their starting 5 was still the best player on their high school team. Geno doesn't recruit scrubs
UConn-Iowa probably will be a close game, but the Lady Huskies need to get more from their frontcourt and need to drive to the basket a lot to get Iowa in foul trouble. I would probably take Iowa to cover late.
I wonder how Dawn and SC feel about being the undercard warm up game for the big game this Friday?
I think they are feeling great. If they can get by NC state, it will set them up, to watch Uconn/Iowa, take notes and get ready. lol
UCONN is the little team that could this year my jaw was on floor when they pulled it off last night. They will probably lose friday which is fine bc Iowa has a much better chance of competing with SC physically and can make a much more exciting game out of it.
They probably actually prefer to go a little under the radar. It can also be used by the coaches as extra motivation to prove everyone wrong in their next two games.
Idk and I love Dawn but I'm rollin with State on this one.. I hope they get it done!!
that would be a hype game but I have a feeling they will shut down NC hard idk.@@coreyhightower3272
Paige Buckets is silky smooth, great mid range, and can score anywhere. Clark is a killer, can shoot from the parking lot, and makes her entire game better. This will be a fun game. It’ll come down to what team is allowed to make the game their pace.
This night was the first time I've actually sat down and really watched women's basketball. I watched all of both of these games ,and they obliterated my expectations. This was some enjoyable basketball. Refreshing. I instantly became a Juju fan. Kaitlyn lived up to the hype. Angel didn't disappoint even though she got hurt. I really, really like Flaujae's game. (Probably spelled that wrong). I have to say I was most impressed with Paige she was Ballin! I will definitely be tuned in Friday night! Front row seat at the crib lol!
Paige is a beast! I remember watching her HS highlights! Glad to see she hasn’t stopped improving her game and fought through some tough injuries
Paige Buckets and UConn winning it all this year
Na cc on that good stuff im with cc 😁🔥 🏆 Iowa
@@drizzygoat-cq6cq The way she's been playing, it's hard to bet against her. But I will
The difference between caitlyn and paige is that paige plays defense and offense caitlyn only plays offense
Paige has the better midrange game and she’s more efficient, better passer and yes plays defense.
Clark is a volume shooter, lights out from long range; Great 2 guard
Clark does play a little defense
@@omega4055 Very little.
@@omega4055 yea about🤏🏾
Complete all around player, not just a scorer.
Will be watching Fridays game from the other side of the world, bring it on, they are both great players
The thing about Paige is that her point play was what I liked best at Hopkins and she hasn't been able to do that SO FAR at UConn. She could look even more like Caitlin next year.
Great analysis just one minor correction. Page and Clark both started at the same time in 2020. Page was #1 recruit and Clark ranked 4th.
Womens Basketball is on another level!..They are talking about it with Energy..Enthusiasm..Excitement! I wish we could talk about the NBA like this..HELLO!
People forget Paige was the face of woman’s college basketball until she got injured and Caitlin took over the last year
before people started watching in mass like now. Caitlin is what is drawing all this attention to women basketball because she is great.
Please keep us up on the teams as much as you can these next two days!!!!! An interview or two, but also report on practices (if possible). We are starving for info!!
Always loved women’s college basketball.
Paige is overall around great player, before Caitlin and juju, it was Paige league...
Wonderful summary! The upcoming games will draw a lot of new viewers to women's collegiate basketball and they will be very impressed by the quality of play. Playing the game 'under the rim' is a treat to watch. Speaking of watching, even though UCONN's team is lacking in depth and plays with a center and 4 guards on the floor for 40 minutes their defense is so disruptive they negate those apparent drawbacks. Their opponents are made very aware of the pressure UCONN will put on them and when the game starts they are in awe of what is going on. Their switching defense is fine tuned and we need to not look any further than the USC game and see how difficult it was for Ju Ju to do her thing.
Not only will the Iowa/UCONN game be something special to watch because of Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers but the tactics employed in the game by both coaches will contain an element of intrigue which will turn this into a drama whereby every moment in the game will have our undivided attention. Lastly, it is very important to note UCONN's bench strength is, although unnoticed by the casual fan, has slowly been able to incorporate two other players to join the starting five and if Iowa tries to run UCONN off the floor those two players will play a significant role in determining the final outcome.
To understand Paige: she celebrates with her team for a moment, but then is the first player to compose herself, congratulate the USC coach, and console JuJu. After going through the line, she celebrates madly with her own teammates. But she abruptly bolts from the on court celebration-in order to sign autographs for a bunch of adoring and adorable little girls. Paige has a 3.9 GPA and was named Big East Scholar-Athlete of the Year. She gives to many charities. She’s an extraordinary human being. It’s easy to root for Paige Bueckers.
People forgot Paige has been the truth since high school. Came back from her injuries like it was nothing!
Also, Stephen A. - Paige didn’t look like Caitlin last night. Paige looked like PAIGE.
Caitlin doesn’t match up with the other teams stars, Marshall does. That’s how she has the energy to play full games.
So happy for her. Shes had too much bad luck. Watching her during her freshman year. She was special and then injuries just held her back most of her colligate career. Wish she would have been able to play more. I hope her and Clark ball out. Whoever wins hopefully gets the chip. SC will be a tough team to beat.
Paige is the most efficient shooter in college, she doesn't take a bad shot. Dawn Staley made this statement just before this years tourney. 28 pts, 10 rbs,six assts,3 steals, and 2 blks.the best all around player in college basketball,period
Hold on wait Stephen A. I thought Paige and Clark enter college at the same time lol. Why are people sitting in these chairs not doing bare minimum research?
they did..stephen A dnt know what he be sayin half the time an he swear he the gospel of Bball...he never played a day of organized bball a day in his life, an this a guy that comes from NYC...let that sink in
They did, but what he said wasn’t completely wrong. Paige came in and set the college game on fire and got injured. Caitlin exploded onto the scene in her absence
@@Electro_PatronumI have a question do you think if Paige never got hurt could she lead this Iowa team to back to back final 4 ? And if Clark was at powerhouse Connecticut it wouldn't be fair.
@@Bob-te3ledo you even watch the games? If anything you argued against your claim. I'm a huge fan of Clark. That said of UConns leading 6 scorers last year, 5 are out! If you want to talk about a single player carrying a team it's Paige. If Iowa had their other 5 leading scorers out, would they be here? I don't know, but it's doubtful. They're both fantastic and if you think one is way better than the other, you're lacking.
Paige and Caitlyn came in the same year, Paige played 17 games as a soph. torn Patellae in ND game. Junior year before the season started ; torn ACL out for season. The media will pit these two against each other but in RL they are good friends.
Caitlin is a beast, when it comes to scoring, can't stop her! Give her, her 40-45 points, and limit her teammates. That's the only chance anyone might have on beating Iowa. Paige have a all around better game. The better defense, wins this game.
I do not get this rhetoric about Paige having a better all around game. Even if she’s a better defender, she’s not creating for herself and others at the rate Caitlin is. To be all around better you have to be better on both ends not just one
@@mariettedorobis6967 The good thing is, we'll all get to see it on Friday night.
People have short memories. Uconn has played Iowa twice in Caitlin's career and won both times, once with Paige and once while Paige was out . Caitlin and JuJu are excellent players but neither would have been the statistical machines playing at Uconn because that's not how Geno teaches the game.
Why would anyone compare their freshman year matchup to now? Iowa was led by a freshman while Paige was playing with 4 other future pro players
@@mariettedorobis6967 because they were commenting about the programs coaching.
It was Uconn vs Iowa and both players were their teams top scorers and the media played it up then as they are now.
I think Iowa vs UConn game is going to be great. The ladies tournament is so much more entertaining than the men's tournament with the exception of NC State being the "Cinderella Team." With all the well deserved hype that Caitlin Clark is getting, I think people are forgetting about the potential rematch between Iowa and South Carolina. I hope that match up materializes because I am looking forward to that Championship game.
Iowa and Uconn shocked all of these people. JuJu is a freshman but they were ready to crown her, praised her to the moon.
This is great! I'm guilty of not paying attention to women's Basketball , but i love that we're learning more. Gotta share the wealth if u love good Basketball.
Yes, Clark has had a crazy year, but I still take a healthy Paige over any girl. She is almost as good as Clark offensively & I take her playmaking & defense over Clarks all day everyday.
And now it's funny, since Paige knocked out Juju, they're talking about "mismatch" for Clark??? Don't forget, Paige is CARRYING Uconn WITHOUT a bench...
Love both girls, but don't make excuses for Clark now, since y'all never believed in Uconn before...
As one commenter said, "Paige is like a Swiss army knife," and who could do without it? Always helpful and efficient
Can you guys please actually watch Caitlin is the best playmaker in the game. She beat the reigning national champs this year and the best team in the country last year. Paige is in no way “almost as good as her offensively”
@@mariettedorobis6967 Come on, now it's going too far. CC collects turnovers like they were postage stamps and if his long-medium distance assists are perfect, in the painting they have some problems.
To give you an example, against LSU he made at least 3 "assists" to teammates who were triple-teamed in the space of 3 microseconds. Does this sound like "best point guard" behavior to you?
Let's talk about it again when in a game she has 10 assists and 0 turnovers.
And as far as the offensive phase is concerned, it's a matter of choosing between quality and quantity; I choose the first (Paige), but if someone prefers the second I have no problem accepting it
Phenomenal games last night!
I am so glad Shannon said Paige was Caitlin Clark before Caitlin was Caitlin. Coming out of high school Paige was better. Her freshman year she was better and then she suffered 2 catastrophic knee injuries. Paige, Caitlin, and Hailey Van Lith played on the same 19U team and Paige was the best of 3. She was who they looked to when they needed a bucket. Had she been healthy her entire career she would get the respect she deserves. And I’m glad she’s finally starting to.
I know about paige back in 2019 after seeing her in jalen suggs day in the life. She really was that girl. I only started to hear about caitlin and angel last year.
Paige is the one really on the revenge tour
it’s hard to watch most of the play but I do want to see the match up. Am I going to watch the final, not sure about that
Loving women's basketball right now!! So hyped for this game tonight!!!!
Paige is a more complete player, imo.
Aint no one take over the way caitlin dominates
3 pointers when they fall are hard to beat
@@sp123not just three pointers, her insane transition passss too
@@mariettedorobis6967 even tho the numbers are clear her passing game lets overlooked because the 3s grab the headlines. He vision and passing range is absurd
They gotta give Kobe credit he really jump started the rise in women’s basketball shout out to mambacitta
Lets go Paige .... going for her over Clark..... but i want either one of these two to win the Chip.
I'm taking Paige. People dun forgot how bad dhe is, but real ones remember.
She’s been playing all year I think they remember
The times have definitely changed, but I never would have imagined that I would be more excited about women's college basketball than men's.
Both girls will get their points, its what their team mates do that will deside who wins.
Caitlin and Paige have played against each other before and we’re team mates on team USA .it is going to be
Something good luck UConn but my heart is with the Lady Hawks
What Caitlin has done for girls basketball and girls sports is incredible. I am a lifelong Hawkeye fan so it’s extra nice to see her play. When they played LSU, we were in Sioux Falls South Dakota at a Buffalo wild wings restaurant. The place was packed with people cheering for the Hawkeyes and Clark. My guess is just a couple of years ago there would’ve almost no one there to watch a girls basketball game. What a change in what people think about girls sports all thanks to Clark. I hope she goes on to play well in the pro game and wish her the best. I hope she makes lots and lots of money but I also hope she stays Iowa friendly to anyone and everyone. And stays away from the I am now too important to talk to people. I think she will. We’ll see. Good luck Caitlin.
Paige and Clark are 1A 1B they are the best players in the game no doubt and friday boutta be a cinema🔥🍿.
Paige would have been the face of Women's Basketball right now instead of Clark if it weren't for the injuries.
Off the eye test Paige can do more on the court then Caitlin. She ain’t playing at a higher level right now but she has the potential to have the better pro career
Never paid for espn. You win. I’m getting it this week.
Bueckers has a ton of weight on her shoulders here. The star Uconn player especially for the women is expected to bring a title back. Tauresi, Montgomery, Charles, Moore, Stewart all were big pieces to the championship runs they had.
paige is much more likable than anyone in the wnba
I'd say everyone on the Hawkey or UCon teams are more likable than most WNBA players.
I haven’t been this excited to watch basketball since watching Jordan and the 90’s Bulls.
Caitlin and Paige had help. JuJu WITH shooter and center help, conversation would be different. Coach G was outcoached. Big Stage experience does add to team performance and the coaching.
As the Syracuse coach said about Paige, "In her head she's playing a chess match!" She's a coach and she knows what we all know Paige is so much bigger than just scoring. So much more as a person! I grew up in CT when Rebecca Lobo was playing and I believe, like so many others, that Paige is truly unique. Wait till next year with Paige playing with Azzi Fudd and so many other of those players now sitting on the bench! I love JuJu too.
Paige and Catilyn entered school the same year bro
Uconn is 2-0 against Iowa since 2021. First game had Paige and Caitlin, second just Caitlin, but Uconn still got the win. They are going to match up well. The media is going to make this about Paige vs. Caitlin, but the real battle will be with Edwards and Stuelke down low.
This generation has already elevated the sport so much in the last few years. I really hope that translates once they get to the next level.
Stephen said that Clark would react the same way as Angel reese did last year if she had won.
Well now Clark won and she was all class. Shocker
it’s not for the Natty g 💀
u sound dumb
She does taunt and curse, but that’s passion. It’s you non athletic couch potatoes that look at it as non classy to be competitive. Y’all gotta stop with because someone is white their to be labeled differently. It’s competition. We know you usually watching Seinfeld
@@omega4055 First of all, Amy? Second it was not to her it was directed at a teammate of hers that was on the bench. Finally, even if it was directed at Hailey it was a quick gesture and she wasn't following her around the court rubbing the loss into her face..
@@cobra7282 You could be right!!!!
Good breakdown !
I stg i remember hearing ab paige WAY before clark.....
Yeah she was injured for a long time
Paige was the big name because she had a really flashy game from a big city while Paige played in Iowa. Paige and Caitlin been #1 and #2 in the country since highschool
I got goose bumps!
Another backstory that's not really talked about is that UConn was Caitlin's favorite team growing up. She held off deciding on her college of choice waiting for the call from Geno Auriemma to come play for him at UConn. That call never came. Expect Caitlin to have a little of that motivating her on Friday night.