"Per Aspera Ad Astra - Through Hardships To The Stars" In the world of elite basketball, Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd have always been inseparable friends, united by their shared dreams and aspirations. After years of playing together for USA Basketball and then reuniting at UConn, their bond deepens as they navigate the challenges of college athletics, facing injuries and the pressures of being top recruits. As Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd navigate the exhilarating yet challenging landscape of a newfound relationship, they quickly realize that balancing their feelings for each other with their demanding basketball careers and academic responsibilities is no easy feat, especially with an injury. im not claiming any of these 'characters', as they are real people, but this is my story.