It was a similar scene a year ago, when she announced she was coming back to play for the Huskies one last time. This time, it was her chance to thank the fans who supported her during her five seasons at UConn following her final home game at Gampel Pavilion.

Paige Bueckers made the most of her last game at Gampel Pavilion, tying her career high for scoring with 34 points in a 91-57 win over South Dakota State in an NCAA Tournament second round game

UConn star Paige Bueckers gets a standing ovation from the crowd as she checks out for the final time at Gampel Pavilion.

UConn women's basketball star Paige Bueckers and South Dakota State's Kallie Theisen know each other from high school ball in Minnesota.

If Paige Bueckers is feeling the emotions of senior day, she doesn't show it. The UConn guard walks onto the court at Gampel Pavilion, flanked by her siblings, holding their hands. Her sister sobs, and many of her teammates are already teary-eyed,