Paige Bueckers hasn’t been in the Unrivaled 3×3 league very long, but the reaction to her early games already feels familiar. WNBA Fans are split. Some see this stretch as a preview of what’s ahead. Others aren’t convinced it means much at all.
On Monday, Bueckers led Breeze BC to an 83–64 win over Mist BC, giving her team its third victory of the season. The result was mostly decided early, though the matchup still had some edge. Breanna Stewart, another former UConn star, was on the opposite side, adding context to what might’ve otherwise felt routine.
Once the buzzer sounded, the discussion moved quickly away from the score.
From the opening minutes, Bueckers looked settled. She scored within the flow, adjusted easily to the faster pace, and seemed comfortable in the open space that comes with 3×3 play. For some fans, it was validation. For others, it reopened arguments that never really go away.
@swappenny didn’t mince words, posting, “They had the audacity to compared mid Clark to this wtf.”
They had the audacity to compared mid Clark to this wtf
— -penny_ (@swappenny) January 20, 2026
Another comparison followed not long after. @NastySportsinc shifted the focus, saying, “Already better than Angel ‘Mebound’ Reese.”
Some fans skipped the debate altogether and dismissed the platform. @AnthonyBibbs19 waved it off with, “Ain’t nobody watching this rec ball league!”
The comments didn’t change the night Bueckers was having.
She finished with a career-high 37 points, eight rebounds, and five assists — her most complete outing so far in Unrivaled play. She didn’t force shots, stayed patient, and rarely looked rushed as the game unfolded.
Before the night wrapped up, she added another talking point.
“Never had a doubt”: WNBA fans react to Paige Bueckers’ newest personal win
After the win, Bueckers was announced as the winner of Unrivaled’s free-throw challenge, earning a $50,000 cash prize. She went 2-for-2 at the line against Mist BC, remaining perfect at 13-for-13 through five games. Players needed at least three appearances and six attempts to qualify.
Fan reactions followed immediately.
@Amazonforce48 wrote, “Never had a doubt in Paige. She can do EVERYTHING.”
Others used the moment to take shots elsewhere. @OptimistPrime99 commented, “The WNBA could NEVER.”
And the comparisons kept rolling. @LFC4Ever12 pushed back with, “CC would taking care of her with one foot.”
At this point, Bueckers isn’t just playing games in Unrivaled. She’s shaping the conversation around it. Whether fans are ready to crown her or eager to tear it down, the attention isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.
