Twelve. That’s how many national championships the UConn Huskies women’s basketball program now owns after a jaw-dropping performance led by Paige Bueckers—who may have just sealed her legacy as one of the greatest college players ever.

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In a blowout title win against the previously undefeated South Carolina Gamecocks, UConn flipped the script with aggressive defense, laser-like shooting, and the calm, calculated brilliance of Bueckers. She scored 29 points, dished 9 assists, and hit clutch shots that left defenders spinning.

Fans inside the arena were chanting “M-V-P!” by the third quarter. ESPN commentators were in awe. “You don’t teach what she’s doing. You just hope you get to witness it,” Rebecca Lobo said during the broadcast.

UConn dominates South Carolina 82-59 to capture its 12th title

And then came the postgame bombshell—head coach Geno Auriemma took the mic and, with tears in his eyes, said: “Paige Bueckers is the best I’ve ever coached. Period.”

Pause. Silence. Then an eruption from the crowd.

Social media exploded. #GOATBueckers trended worldwide. Even LeBron James chimed in: “Bueckers is different. Straight up legend.”

Beyond the glory and confetti, the Huskies’ victory was a masterclass in coaching, execution, and heart. After dealing with injury after injury in previous seasons, UConn’s redemption arc is the stuff of sports documentaries.

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Now, with Bueckers potentially heading to the WNBA next year, fans are asking: Is this the greatest run of any NCAA athlete in modern memory? If Geno says yes… who’s going to argue?