In The Bonus: Episdoe 11 (01/17/24)

UCONN's Paige Bueckers joins Meghan Caffrey, Isis Young and Lisa Carlin to talk about leadership, her performance against St. John's and how her faith has grown in the last two years. The In The Bonus team also talks about Villanova and Creighton over the past week.
0:00 - Show Introduction
1:30 - Team Rankings
1:55 - Isis Young’s travel challenges covering hoops last week.
3:55 - Isis on the Marquette vs DePaul matchup.
5:30 - Lisa Carlin’s thoughts on Denise Dillon and what she’s done with Villanova.
10:10 - Isis thoughts on Villanova’s Zanai Jones.
11:00 - Lisa’s thoughts on Creighton Blue Jays and having a bye-week and how Coach Jim Flannery has two different types of teams with younger an upperclassmen.
14:50 - When Isis preferred a bye-week when she was a player.
16:20 - UCONN has been improving and Isis’ thoughts on the Huskies utilizing young players.
18:35 - Introduction to Paige Bueckers interview
19:15 - What the difference maker in UCONN’s win vs. St. John’s and how Ice Brady had a career high 17-points.
20:45 - What having injuries is like with Paige being in a leadership role.
22:20 - What has galvanized this year’s squad considering all of the injuries.
23:35 - How Paige’s faith has grown over the past couple of years.
25:20 - What different personalities are like on the team.
26:45 - Does Paige do TikTok videos.
27:30 - What processes Paige has in preparing for a game.
28:40 - In The Bonus Rapid Fire Questions.
29:10 - Favorite food joint.
29:40 - Most recent fashion find.
30:10 - Favorite Gospel singer.
30:25 - Coach Auriemma imitation.
30:55 - Who she would choose for her 3-on-3 team.
32:05 - Wrap interview.
32:50 - Lisa’s teams to watch - 22 Marquette vs. Villanova & 22 Marquette vs. UCONN.
34:00 - Isis on Villanova games this week & St. John’s vs. Seton Hall.
35:25 - Meghan’s activity for this coming week hosting the Big East Road Show.
37:00 - Isis working Iowa vs Ohio State on Sunday.
37:40 - Wrap Episode & Where to listen to In The Bonus.
38:40 - End of Episode

[@a.j.rainey3024]

2024/25 UCONN season will be outrageous. If several “pandemic” players “Paige” return along with the other injured players and new commits, Gino will definitely have a DREAM TEAM!

[@giftcardbill]

Thanks ladies. Paige is really a nice young lady. She has such a deep human core as a person.

[@TheToonses1]

love your show keep up the great work.❤

[@brunobagofdonuts9304]

Paige Buckets 🏀🏀

[@holyworrier]

Paige may have decided to stay at UConn another year because she wants to play with Azzi. Just a guess.

[@logan.143]

that could be a reason. she probably also wanted to make up a year from injury.