WATCH: Paige Bueckers playfully teases Caitlin Clark during Women's sweet 16 game

A light-hearted moment from the Women's Sweet 16 game has taken the sports world by storm, as UConn's Paige Bueckers playfully teased Caitlin Clark. This added a new chapter to their friendly rivalry. The video, now viral on social media, has fans buzzing.

Fans are particularly happy as it showcases Clark’s growing camaraderie with fellow players—a stark contrast to the intense and sometimes bitter start to her WNBA season. This shift in her interactions has been a breath of fresh air for fans who have watched her career closely, noting the tension that marked her early WNBA days.

Here is the video:

freshmen paige and cc were so cute pic.twitter.com/V8qxEaWy64

— vi ✰ (@ccloveoml) July 31, 2024

Paige Bueckers, who has already carved out an impressive collegiate career, is likely to be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Standing at 5-foot-11, the Minnesota native has been nothing short of spectacular over her three seasons with the UConn Huskies.

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Paige Bueckers’ list of accolades is extensive, including three-time NCAA All-Tournament performer, twice earning Associated Press First-Team All-American honours, and winning the prestigious Naismith National Player of the Year award during her freshman year in 2020-21.

While Bueckers is already a household name within women's basketball, her star appeal is expected to soar even higher following a significant career move. According to reports, Bueckers has signed a NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deal with a new professional women’s basketball league called “Unrivaled.”

This deal is particularly groundbreaking as it makes Bueckers the first NCAA athlete to receive ownership equity in a league. This innovative league has not only secured Bueckers' participation but is also aggressively pursuing WNBA stars, offering the highest average salaries in women’s sports history. With a player pool of 30 and a league cap of at least $7.5 million, players can expect to earn an average of $250,000, with 10-15 per cent of the ownership reserved for players.