What excites Minnesota basketball experts most about Paige Bueckers vs. Caitlin Clark?

Apr 05, 20240

Eric Gay, Associated Press count

Iowa's Caitlin Clark, right, passes the ball around UConn's Paige Bueckers back when the two squared off in the 2021 Sweet 16 in San Antonio, the only time the two have played against each other in college.

Millions of viewers will be glued to their screens Friday night (8:30 p.m., ESPN) watching Iowa vs. Connecticut - Caitlin Clark vs. Paige Bueckers - at the women's Final Four in Cleveland.

That semifinal comes after undefeated South Carolina and Minnesota native Tessa Johnson face North Carolina State (6 p.m., ESPN).

The Star Tribune asked some of Minnesota's basketball experts to share their thoughts heading into this showcase night.

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