UConn's Paige Bueckers issues candid reaction to A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart in match against Team Japan at 2024 Paris Olympics
Paige Bueckers watched Team USA women’s basketball’s dominant 102-76 win in their Olympic opener against Japan. After a somewhat competitive first half, the US team surged ahead in the second half with their offensive talent and consistent defense.
The UConn star posted a candid take on her sentiments from the game, which is that the US's starting frontcourt of WNBA MVPs A'ja Wilson and Breanna Stewart is just too good.
"The A’ja & Stewie frontcourt is unfair," Bueckers wrote on X.
When it comes to shooting, it was a tough night for Team USA. They made only four 3-pointers out of 20 attempts, with only Sabrina Ionescu and Kelsey Plum hitting from deep. Moreover, they had to resort heavily to the paint to make an impact on the stat sheet.
This is where A'ja Wilson's interior dominance and Breanna Stewart's skills came in. Wilson scored a game-high 24 points alongside 13 rebounds, four assists and four blocks while shooting 62.5% from the field. Moreover, Stewart supported with 22 points, eight rebounds, three assists and 3 blocks while making 73.3% of her shots.
Not only did Team USA score proficiently, but they also made sure to utilize their physicality and chemistry throughout the game. They topped the Japanese in team assists and total rebounds while recording 11 blocks overall.
Paige Bueckers also tuned in for the men's Olympic opener
Paige Bueckers also took time to watch the Team USA men's basketball team taking over Nikola Jokic and Serbia on July 28. Moreover, as Kevin Durant made his 2024 roster debut early in the game, Bueckers highlighted Durant's "unreal" ability to put the ball in the basket from all areas on the floor.
As Kevin Durant came off the bench to put up 21 quick points in the first half, Paige Bueckers took it to X to post her amazement.
KD finished with a team-high 23 points in 17 minutes of play and on 88.8% shooting.
Bueckers, like the Olympic teams, is in the middle of her own title quest currently. Despite being a worthy top pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, she chose to return to the UConn Huskies to mount a championship run and lift the NCAA trophy this upcoming season.