Paige Bueckers collected several major honors during her collegiate years. She was named Associated Press Player of the Year, USBWA Player of the Year, Big East Player of the Year, and Big East Tournament Most Outstanding Player, and she earned spots on multiple All-American First Teams. But with her move to the WNBA, UConn was left with a massive void. However, it now appears that the Huskies are finally finding new leaders ready to carry the torch.

Four players from the Huskies’ roster were named to the preseason Top 50 watch list for the Wooden Award, which honors the nation’s best player. Sophomore forward Sarah Strong, senior forward Serah Williams, and graduate guard Azzi Fudd were expected. But sophomore guard Kayleigh Heckel also joined the list.

Notably, the John R. Wooden Award

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