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Paige Bueckers Confronts Harsh Reality in Connecticut Return Months After Unforgettable UConn Farewell

When Paige Bueckers entered the arena to lock horns against the Minnesota Lynx, the competition was intense. Not only were the Wings already 0-1 against the No. 1 team in the WNBA, but Bueckers also had some familiar support cheering for her courtside—her best friend and former UConn teammate, Azzi Fudd. It had been over a month since Fudd last saw Bueckers play live, so she ensured to take out some time. But while the Husky was fortunate enough to make it happen, Bueckers wasn’t so lucky. “You know the schedule and how rough it is and how you’re always on the go,” Bueckers explained. And, just one game later, though, she finally found her way back to what she calls her second home.

Thanks to the long WNBA schedule, the Wings were set to play their fourth regular-season game against the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena. So you can already imagine the excitement Bueckers must be feeling. “It’s great to be back, great to continue with this journey. Excited for the next day,” she said. But returning to a familiar court with a 0-4 record isn’t the ideal homecoming, especially when it’s a place tied to so many of her cherished memories.

At the Mohegan Sun Arena, Bueckers has played 15 games. And for each one, they exited undefeated. The Huskies and coach Geno Auriemma went 15-0 overall and 12-0 in the Big East Tournament during their star guard’s run. Bueckers even earned the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player third time, en route to their fifth straight conference title. The Wings’ rookie is now looking to carry a little of that charm to her new team.

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PHOTOS: Alice Cooper performs at Mohegan Sun

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    Alice Cooper came to an almost sold out concert at Mohegan Sun, Friday evening singing many of his original hits. (Photo: Mark Maglio)

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    Alice Cooper came to an almost sold out concert at Mohegan Sun, Friday evening singing many of his original hits. (Photo: Mark Maglio)

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    Alice Cooper came to an almost sold out concert at Mohegan Sun, Friday evening singing many of his original hits. (Photo: Mark Maglio)

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    Alice Cooper came to an almost sold out concert at Mohegan Sun, Friday evening singing many of his original hits. (Photo: Mark Maglio)

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    Alice Cooper came to an almost sold out concert at Mohegan Sun, Friday evening singing many of his original hits. (Photo: Mark Maglio)

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    Alice Cooper came to an almost sold out concert at Mohegan Sun, Friday evening singing many of his original hits. (Photo: Mark Maglio)

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    Alice Cooper came to an almost sold out concert at Mohegan Sun, Friday evening singing many of his original hits. (Photo: Mark Maglio)

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    Alice Cooper came to an almost sold out concert at Mohegan Sun, Friday evening singing many of his original hits. (Photo: Mark Maglio)

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The Connecticut Sun could be sold. Does that mean a move is coming — and could Boston be in the mix?

Simply put: They’re exploring if they can get more investors or if it might be more beneficial to sell the team, which could open the Sun to relocation.

The Sun have one of the most unique ownership structures in professional sports. The franchise is owned by the Mohegan tribe, which purchased the team more than two decades ago when it was about to fold in Orlando.

But it costs a lot more to be competitive in the WNBA than it used to, and an ownership group that fit well 20 years ago might get boxed out in 2025.

After decades of underinvestment in the WNBA, the league is quickly turning into an arms race.

Teams are building out their facilities at a rapid clip to meet the moment. The defending champion New York Liberty announced in March plans to build an $80 million practice facility in Brooklyn. The expansion Golden State Valkyries launched this season with a 31,800-square-foot facility in nearby Oakland, Calif.

The Sun, on the other hand, went viral during the playoffs last year when they had to share their practice court with a child’s birthday party.

As investment in the WNBA grows rapidly, can the tribe and the Sun keep up?

ESPN reports the tribe helped the Sun become the first WNBA franchise to turn a profit.

“I’ve been here for four years. I think the tribe can support whatever they want, whatever decision they make,” Sun president Jennifer Rizzotti told ESPN. “They do everything first class. They pride themselves on guest experience and attention to detail and true investment in the right ways.

“If the tribe decides they want to own this team, they’re as competitive, I think, as any ownership group in the league.”

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