"Per Aspera Ad Astra" - "Through Hardships To The Stars" In the world of college basketball, Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd have always been inseparable, sharing their dreams and aspirations regarding basketball. After years of playing together for USA Basketball and then continuing at UConn, their bond deepens as they face the challenges of college basketball, injuries, and the pressure of recruitment. As Paige and Azzi seize the exciting but challenging foundation of their hidden relationship, they quickly realize that balancing their feelings for each other with their demanding basketball careers and academic responsibilities is even harder than it sounds, especially with an injury. im not claiming any of these 'characters', as they are real people, but this is my story.