Paige Bueckers reacted to the new post of the former team of the Uconn team, which originally appeared on Ethalon Sports.
Dallas Wings Ruki Paigi Beukers shared a sweet response to a new Instagram post by former Uconn team partner and current Connectic Sun forward Olivia Nelson-Ododa.
In a postgame photo Hindola, Nelson-Ododa included several Snapshots from The Sun’s recent matchup against The Wings in Nelson-Ododa. The main attraction of the post was a poignant image of her embrace beukers in the court, a brief but emotional reunion between the two players, who had spent two sessions together in Ucon.
The image attracted the attention of the Beukers. HeReshared Photo on her Instagram story, adding three heart-faes emojis.
“My livvypooh🥰,” Bueckers commentedoriginal position,
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The public performance of friendship comes during a challenging stretch for Bueckers. The number 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA draft is currently in the Constion Protocol of the League.
He was hurt during the May 29 game against Chicago Sky after a collision with courtney Vandersloot. Bueckers have already missed two games and are ready to remember a third when Wings face Los Angeles Sparks on Friday night.
The Dallas Wings Guard Paige Bukers (5) reacts against Minnesota Links during the first half at the college park center.
Despite the team’s record of 1-7, the beukers have shown an average promise on average, 14.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 6.7 aids per game.
His standout performance came back to the Connecticut on 27 May. In that game against Surya, he scored a career-high 21 points. Wings won the game 109–87, with the first WNBA win of the buckers.
While fans wait for Bueckers to return to court, this brief Instagram exchange reminded everyone of bond beyond basketball, especially the WNBA stars between two former Hakis.
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The story was originally reported by Ethalon Sports on 6 June 2025, where it first appeared.