Through The Lens
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When Y/N's professor encourages her to use UConn Women's Basketball as her muse for her final project, she never expects to find herself drawn to one player in particular-Paige Bueckers. As a junior with a passion for game photography, Y/N captures Paige's every move, but their connection takes an unexpected turn during a game when Paige's block shatters Y/N's favorite camera, dueing her first night with the team. What begins as a series of chance encounters quickly grows into something deeper, despite the looming uncertainty of Paige's final season as a super senior before heading to the WNBA. Can they navigate the lines between passion, distance, and dreams-or will their connection remain a fleeting glimpse into what could have been?
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