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Ben Cooper

Ben Cooper

Joined: Mar 17, 2025

Ben Cooper is a sports journalist. In addition to covering the NFL, college football and college basketball in the On SI Network, he writes for LakersAllDayEveryday and covers key stories around the NBA and NFL for ClutchPoints. Ben began his sports journalism career during high school and plans to become a reporter after graduating from California Lutheran University.

Apr 6, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) celebrates in the second half during the national championship of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Basketball

UConn Alum Paige Bueckers’ Rookie Numbers Are Through the Roof

UConn alum Paige Bueckers is putting up elite numbers in her rookie campaign.

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Jun 6, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers before the game against the Los Angeles Sparks at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Basketball

Former UConn Star Paige Bueckers Receives Huge Health Update

Former UConn star Paige Bueckers has received a health update after missing four games.

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Mar 23, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Connecticut Huskies forward Liam McNeeley (30) drives to the basket during the first half against Florida Gators center Rueben Chinyelu (9) in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Basketball

UConn Star Liam McNeeley Projected to Team Up With Generational Star

UConn Star Liam McNeeley Projected to Team Up With Generational Star

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Mar 23, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Connecticut Huskies forward Liam McNeeley (30) reacts after scoring a basket during the second half against the Florida Gators in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images
Basketball

UConn Star Liam McNeeley Receives Major New NBA Prediction on Tuesday

UConn star Liam McNeeley is projected to be drafted by the Atlanta Hawks in the NBA Draft.

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May 19, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) looks on during the second half against the Seattle Storm at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Basketball

WNBA Legend Makes Shocking Statement About Former UConn Star Paige Bueckers

Former UConn star Paige Bueckers has received high praise from a WNBA legend.

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May 19, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) in action during the game between the Dallas Wings and the Seattle Storm at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Basketball

Former UConn Star Paige Bueckers Enters Historical Sue Bird Territory

Former UConn star Paige Bueckers has joined Sue Bird with her latest accomplishment.

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Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Oklahoma Sooners forward Mohamed Wague (5) defends against Connecticut Huskies forward Liam McNeeley (30) during the first half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images
Basketball

UConn Star Liam McNeeley Receives Major New NBA Prediction

UConn star Liam McNeeley is projected to go to the Washington Wizards in the NBA Draft.

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Apr 11, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) scores a basket during the second half against the Golden State Warriors at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images
Basketball

NBA Makes Major Announcement About Former UConn Star Donovan Clingan

Former UConn star Donovan Clingan has been named to the All-Rookie Second Team.

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Mar 20, 2025; Wichita, KS, USA; Georgia Bulldogs guard Silas Demary Jr. (5) dribbles against Gonzaga Bulldogs forward Graham Ike (13) in the second half of a first round men’s NCAA Tournament game at Intrust Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Tre. Smith-Imagn Images
Basketball

UConn, Dan Hurley Receive Huge NBA News on Transfer Guard

UConn transfer guard will withdraw from the NBA Draft and return to school.

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Apr 6, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; Connecticut Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) speaks to the media after the national championship of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Basketball

UConn Star Paige Bueckers Makes Bold Career Move Before WNBA Draft

UConn star Paige Bueckers has signed a three-year deal with Unrivaled

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Apr 6, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; Connecticut Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma cuts off the net after the national championship of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Basketball

UConn's Geno Auriemma Reveals Truth Bomb About College Basketball

UConn head coach Gene Auriemma reveals the college basketball system is more challenging then ever before.

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Dec 21, 2024; Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) and USC Trojans guard JuJu Watkins (12) on the court in the first half at XL Center. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
Basketball

UConn's Paige Bueckers Reveals Heartfelt Thoughts About JuJu Watkins' Injury

UConn star Paige Bueckers revealed she's sick to her stomach about JuJu Watkins' injury.

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