Hailey Van Lith and Paige Bueckers to avoid a rare March Madness fate and solidify their rising WNBA draft stock
The women's March Madness tournament is heating up, and this year's Final Four could feature a rare sight: all four No. 1 seeds advancing, a feat that could be replicated on the men's side. To derail this perfect storm, however, TCU - led by the electrifying Hailey Van Lith - would have to upset the powerhouse Texas Longhorns. At the same time, No. 2 UConn, anchored by Paige Bueckers (a near lock for the WNBA's top pick), would have to outlast a USC team missing star JuJu Watkins, who suffered a season-ending injury in the second round. These games aren't just about crowning a champion; they're a proving ground where players like Van Lith can turn heads and reshape their futures ahead of the WNBA Draft. With the stakes so high, every dribble and jumper carries extra weight in the […]
