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But so far, one honor has eluded Bueckers: the NCAA title.

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Its like a weight lifted off your shoulders, she says.

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Now, however, shes ready to turn the page.

Ive been here for five years.

Ive had an amazing time here at UConn, an amazing journey.

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Its grown me so much as a person, as a player.

Ive enjoyed the relationships, experiences, the bonds.

But at some point, the journey has to come to an end, and the next chapter awaits.

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Im definitely not there yet, but God willing, thats where I want to be, she says.

My hair is on the greasier side, so shampooing and conditioning is essential.

Plus, I feel like taking a shower is also just very relaxing!

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I would say I wash it about four times a week.

Stuff like that, I think, helps with myhair health.

My skintends to be dryanyway, so making sure Im moisturized is extremely important.

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I drink aprotein shakeright before bed to get a little bit of fueling.

Chocolate is probably my favorite flavor.

Sleeping on that and having thatmuscle recoveryhappen overnight is crucial for me.

Then I give my muscles a little more TLC.

Before bed, I do thelegs-up-the-wall stretch.

I find laying my legs vertically against the wall is good for blood flow.

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I do a little reading.

I have about four devotionals that I read every single night, then I pray.

I like the Psalms and the proverbs.

I would say I get a lot out of those.

I actually am a person who falls asleep with the TV on.

This interview has been edited and condensed for length and clarity.

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