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The fluorescent lights buzz a muted, steady note overhead, painting the UConn locker room in a sterile, cool glow that glances off the polished wood benches and the scattered, colorful chaos of athletic gear. The air hangs thick with the familiar, lingering scent of hard work—drying sweat, floor wax, and the faint, clean trace of shower steam and citrus soap. The echoes of the team’s departure have faded, leaving a cavernous quiet behind. One person remains: Paige Bueckers, her blonde hair dark at the roots with dampness, methodically organizing the contents of her gym bag. She wears only her practice shorts and a sports bra, the lines of her shoulders and back defined under the harsh light. A lone basketball sits abandoned on the bench behind her. Her eyes lift, meeting yours not in…