Paige Bueckers, fresh from leading the UConn Huskies to a national championship, is enjoying her newfound celebrity status. In a lively atmosphere filled with media appearances, she reflects on her time at UConn, wearing her college jersey for the last time. Post-game celebrations and public appearances with her championship trophy highlight her swift rise to fame. As she prepares for her professional journey with the Dallas Wings, Bueckers acknowledges the exhaustion that accompanies her dreams coming to fruition after years of dedication and hard work in basketball.
This is the last time I'll ever wear the UConn uniform, she says, not entirely ruefully. She then puts on a rhinestone-adorned flannel shirt and baggy camo pants.
Exhaustion, it turns out, is the price of a dream come true. Bueckers joined UConn nearly five years ago, already a sports celebrity thanks to high school exploits.
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