The Huskies came up just short, losing 71-69 despite leading by as many as 12 points. That game was also one of the more iconic Clark showings, as she went from being held scoreless in the first half to exploding for 21 points in the second half.

Paige Bueckers knew almost nothing but success at Connecticut, but it's going to take time for that to translate in the WNBA.

Clark, the 2024 No. 1 overall pick, shattered the NCAA scoring record and instantly became the face of the Fever and a national figure. Bueckers, meanwhile, led UConn back to a National Championship in 2025 and rebounded from injuries that once threatened to derail her career.