On the last day of her college basketball career, Paige Bueckers became a national champion. The game wasn't quite over when Bueckers, the UConn star and projected No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft, checked out for the final time.

UConn's win over South Carolina in the women's NCAA championship on Sunday marked a storybook ending for Hopkins, Minnesota, native Paige Bueckers, who faced a lot of hurdles leading up to the victory.

Women’s college basketball has been on the rise these last few years, riding the wave of iconic players like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers and JuJu Watkins

Huskies star Paige Bueckers revealed the team's national championship banner on her Instagram on Monday following UConn's win over South Carolina in the title game. "National champ is crazy," she wrote.

Bueckers’ greatest victory, the one most meaningful to her undeniable legacy, is how she has handled the weight of her crown.

After lost seasons, torn ligaments and tough love from Geno Auriemma, Bueckers cemented her era in Storrs by ending the Huskies’ nine-year title drought.