"Paige can't get down like this","Y'all have 5 days to fight back": Fans challenge KK Arnold, UConn after Hannah Stuelke, Iowa drop viral TikTok video

Paige Bueckers's return to the UConn women’s basketball lineup has created a major buzz. Meanwhile, a TikTok video featuring Iowa’s Hannah Stuelke has made fans talk as well, and they jokingly suggested that UConn’s KK Arnold should create her own TikTok response.

The playful banter quickly escalated, with fans jumping to Bueckers’ defense, humorously pointing out that her injury would prevent her from participating in such challenges. The Twitter page called lyds posted the video on Tuesday:

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"UCONN WAKE UP IOWA POSTED"

One fan tweeted:

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"Paige can’t get down like this…azzi and em HELL YEAH!"

Another fan tweeted:

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"Now you know our baby Paige can’t do all this"

"kk PLEASE represent the big East," another fan said.

"@KamoreaArnold yall have 5 days to fight back," someone else tweeted.

"@KamoreaArnold stand up," another tweet said.

"get on it kamorea," someone else said.

"we got 24 hours to respond. @KamoreaArnold," another tweet read.

"KK AZZI AUBREY IDK WAKE UP," someone else said.

"UCONN GET OFF THE FLOOR AND FIGHT BACK," another fan said.

Fans are eagerly waiting after the star guard missed two games due to a left knee sprain. However, UConn managed to maintain its strong form, securing two victories in her absence.

UConn managing without Paige Bueckers

Coach Geno Auriemma had initially announced that Bueckers would need about seven days to recover. Though no official update on her condition has been provided as of Monday, her potential return aligns with this timeline.

Bueckers, who is averaging 19.9 points per game, is on the verge of a significant career milestone, needing just 18 points to reach 2,000 career points. Achieving this would place her among an elite group of 12 Huskies to have reached the mark.

UConn’s upcoming game against St. John’s marks its first appearance at Carnesecca Arena since the 2021-22 season. The Huskies have historically dominated this matchup, holding a 49-18 record against the Red Storm. Following Wednesday’s game, UConn returns to Gampel Pavilion on Sunday to face Seton Hall, marking its first home game since early December.

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