US Rep. Kelly Morrison Highlights NCAA Champion and Hopkins Graduate Paige Bueckers on House Floor

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) honored NCAA national champion and Hopkins High School graduate Paige Bueckers on the House floor, congratulating Paige for leading the University of Connecticut Women's Basketball team to victory in the NCAA Championship.

Watch Rep. Morrison's floor speech here.

Read Rep. Morrison's full transcript of remarks below:

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Paige Bueckers for her accomplishments in women's basketball and for leading the University of Connecticut Women's Basketball team to victory in the NCAA Championship.

Paige Bueckers graduated from Hopkins High School in 2020. From an early age she was known across Minnesota for her stellar basketball skills and her outstanding character.

Paige's excellence led her to the University of Connecticut where she was a dominant force in NCAA Division I basketball.

Over her career she amassed many prestigious awards including the ESPY's Best Female College Athlete and being selected as a first team All-American three times.

Winning the NCAA Championship with UConn is a testament to her talent, resilience, and leadership on and off the court.

Paige's teammates and coaches have praised her for her team-first mentality and her dedication to their sport.

Paige serves as an inspiration and role model to athletes across the country and I, along with the state of Minnesota, are incredibly proud of her and her accomplishments.

We will cheer her on as she enters the 2025 WNBA draft and can't wait to see what's next for the remarkable Paige Bueckers.

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