The duo’s friendship began in 2017 during the FIBA U16 AmericaCup and grew stronger as they played alongside each other for UConn women's basketball. However, both have faced injuries, spending a large amount of time sidelined. Despite these setbacks, their mutual support has been crucial to their recoveries and current performances.

UConn star Paige Bueckers made more history on Sunday when she became the fastest player to score 2,000 career points in program history during the Huskies' dominant 96-36 win over Seton Hall. Bueckers needed just 102 games to reach the milestone,