Welcome to 20 questions with Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd

In a fun and engaging 20 questions interview, basketball stars Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd share their experiences and preferences. Paige reminisces about her achievements, including four gold medals with Team USA and a state championship, while Azzi highlights her two gold medals. They discuss their worst memories, such as Paige's ACL injury and Azzi's loss in state championships. Both players recall their first basketball memories, with Paige's involving a near game-winning shot for the opposing team, and Azzi's a memorable three-pointer. They reveal their favorite video game characters, dream cars, and preferred cuisine, showing a glimpse into their personal lives. Paige and Azzi also share their thoughts on what they would do if they won the lottery, with Paige wanting to give back to the community and Azzi dreaming of building a sanctuary for stray dogs. The interview concludes with their go-to moves in a clutch basketball situation, showcasing their competitive spirit and strategic thinking.

Takeaways

• 🏅 Azzi Fudd's best basketball memory is winning two gold medals with Team USA.
• 🏆 Paige Bueckers' best basketball memory includes winning four gold medals with Team USA and a state championship.
• 😞 Paige's worst basketball memory is losing three straight state championships and experiencing an ACL tear.
• 🎓 Paige's first basketball memory was in first grade when she almost scored a game-winning basket for the opposing team.
• 🏀 Azzi's first basketball memory involves playing against 4th graders as a second grader and making an impressive three-pointer.
• 🕹 Paige's favorite character in Mario Kart is Luigi, while Azzi prefers Baby Peach.
• 📱 Paige's all-time favorite birthday gift was receiving her first phone.
• 🗺 Both players wish to visit Australia, and Paige also expresses a desire to go to Spain.
• 🏞 Paige's favorite country she has visited is Latvia, while Azzi chooses Qatar.
• 🏈 If basketball was not an option, both players would choose to play football.
• 🚗 Azzi's dream car is a light pink Porsche, and Paige likes the idea of a pink or purple Jeep or a painted Tesla.
• 🍳 Azzi admits to being more of an eater than a cooker, but enjoys eating French toast.
• 🍽 Paige would choose Benihana or a melting pot restaurant for a birthday dinner because she likes the interactive experience.
• 📱 Paige's favorite app on her iPhone is not mentioned, but she is feeling ticked off about it at the moment.
• 📺 During quarantine, Paige has been binging on the show 'Money Heist' and 'All American'.
• 👟 Paige would choose a pair of Kobe's or current sneakers from her wardrobe for a game.
• 💰 If Paige won the lottery, she would donate to gyms and consider building a facility for stray dogs, inspired by the movie 'Hotel for Dogs'.
• 🍰 Azzi would prefer to have ice cream with brownies and cookies for dessert.
• 🤼‍♀️ A tough player Azzi faced in high school was Ashley Woolson, while Paige also mentions Ashley and a player from her Zetas team who is a strong rebounder.
• 🏀 In a clutch situation, Paige would use a pull-up move, and Azzi would drive to the paint and kick it out to a teammate in the corner.

Q & A

What are Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd's best basketball memories?

Paige's best basketball memories include winning four gold medals with Team USA and her state championship. Azzi's best memory is winning two gold medals with Team USA.

What are their worst basketball memories?

Paige's worst memory is losing three straight state championships and a championship game, and tearing her ACL. Azzi's worst memory is also losing three straight state championships.

What were their first basketball experiences like?

Paige's first basketball memory was playing in first grade and almost scoring a game-winning basket for the other team. Azzi's first memory was playing against 4th graders in second grade and making a deep three-pointer.

Who are their favorite characters in Mario Kart?

Paige's favorite character is Luigi, while Azzi prefers Baby Peach.

Which country would they most like to visit?

Both Paige and Azzi wish to visit Australia. Additionally, Paige also wants to go to Spain.

What is Paige's favorite country she has visited?

Paige's favorite country she has visited is Latvia.

If basketball was not an option, what sport would they play?

If basketball was not an option, both Paige and Azzi would choose to play football.

What are their dream cars?

Azzi's dream car is a light pink Porsche, while Paige prefers a pink or purple Jeep or a painted Tesla.

Who is Paige's favorite Disney character?

Paige's favorite Disney character is Olaf.

What is Azzi's favorite thing to cook?

Azzi describes herself as more of an 'eater' than a 'cooker,' but she likes to make French toast.

If they could choose any restaurant for their birthday dinner, which would it be and why?

Paige would choose Benihana or The Melting Pot because she enjoys the experience of having food prepared in front of her. Azzi would choose a steakhouse or a Japanese Steakhouse.

What is their favorite app on the iPhone?

The transcript does not provide specific information about their favorite iPhone apps.

If they won the lottery, what would they do to help their community?

Paige would like to donate to gyms and help those in need, while Azzi mentions building a facility similar to the 'Hotel for Dogs' for stray dogs.

Who is the toughest player they have played against in high school?

Paige and Azzi both consider Ashley a tough opponent. Paige also mentions a player from her Zetas team who is particularly good at rebounding.

Outlines

00:00

🏀 Basketball Memories and Preferences

The first paragraph features a conversation between Paige and AZ as they engage in a 20 questions game. They discuss their best and worst basketball memories, which include winning gold medals with Team USA, state championships, and unfortunate experiences like losing championships and injuries like tearing an ACL. They also recall their first basketball memories, favorite video game characters in Mario Kart, all-time favorite birthday gifts, dream destinations, favorite countries they've visited, alternative sports they'd play if basketball didn't exist, and their dream cars. The paragraph concludes with their preferred dining options for a birthday dinner and favorite apps on their iPhones.

05:01

🍪 Food Preferences and Basketball Insights

The second paragraph continues the 20 questions game with Paige and AZ. They deliberate on their choice between chocolate chip cookies, fudge brownies, lemon pound cake, or ice cream. Both agree on preferring ice cream, with plans to pair it with brownies and cookies. The discussion shifts to the establishment of a dog hotel inspired by the movie 'Hotel for Dogs' and the choice between ankle or crew socks, where they both prefer low ankle socks. They talk about the toughest players they've faced in high school, agreeing on the same individuals. The paragraph ends with a hypothetical basketball scenario where they describe their go-to finishing move with ten seconds left on the clock.

Keywords

💡Basketball Memory

A basketball memory refers to a significant or memorable event that has occurred during a person's basketball career. In the context of the video, Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd share their best and worst basketball memories, which include winning gold medals with Team USA and experiencing the disappointment of losing championships, respectively.

💡ACL Injury

An ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury is a severe knee injury that can result in the tearing of the ligament, leading to instability and difficulty in movement. Paige Bueckers mentions her worst basketball memory as tearing her ACL, which is a significant setback for any athlete, highlighting the physical challenges faced in sports.

💡Mario Kart

Mario Kart is a popular racing video game series featuring characters from the Mario franchise. In the video, when asked about their favorite character in Mario Kart, Paige chooses Luigi and Azzi chooses Baby Peach, showing their personal preferences and adding a fun, light-hearted element to the conversation.

💡Gold Medals

Gold medals are awarded to the winners in competitive events, symbolizing victory and excellence. The video script mentions Paige and Azzi's achievements of winning gold medals with Team USA, which underscores their success and skill in basketball on an international level.

💡State Championship

A state championship is a competition where the winner is the top team or individual from a state in a particular sport. Azzi Fudd's best basketball memory includes winning a state championship, which is a significant accomplishment at the high school level and a source of pride for the athlete and their team.

💡Disney Character

Disney characters are fictional personalities from Disney's animated films and franchises. When discussing their favorite Disney character, Azzi Fudd mentions Olaf from 'Frozen,' which adds a personal touch to the conversation and allows viewers to connect with the athletes on a more personal level.

💡Dream Car

A dream car refers to the ideal or most desired vehicle that a person aspires to own. Both Paige and Azzi share their dream cars, with Azzi preferring a light pink Porsche and Paige opting for a Jeep or a painted Tesla, reflecting their individual tastes and aspirations.

💡Quarantine

Quarantine is a period of isolation or restriction of movement in response to a public health crisis, such as a pandemic. The video mentions the athletes binging shows like 'Money Heist' and 'All American' during quarantine, which is a common activity for many people during such times and reflects how individuals adapt to new circumstances.

💡Community Help

Community help refers to actions taken to support and improve the well-being of a local community. Paige Bueckers expresses her desire to donate to gyms and help those in need if she won the lottery, demonstrating her commitment to giving back and improving her community.

💡High School Team

A high school team refers to a group of students who participate together in a sport or other extracurricular activity at the high school level. The video discusses the toughest players Azzi and Paige have faced on high school teams, which speaks to the competitive nature of high school sports and the challenges athletes face.

💡Finishing Move

A finishing move in basketball is a specific technique or action used to score points, often in a game-deciding situation. Both athletes describe their preferred finishing moves in a hypothetical game scenario, which showcases their strategic thinking and basketball acumen.

Highlights

Paige Bueckers' best basketball memory is winning four gold medals with Team USA and her state championship.

Azzi Fudd's best basketball memory is winning two gold medals with Team USA.

Paige's worst basketball memory is losing three straight state championships and tearing her ACL.

Azzi's worst basketball memory is losing a championship.

Paige's first basketball memory involves taking a shot in the first grade that could have been a game-winner for the other team.

Azzi's first basketball memory is making a deep three-pointer in a game against 4th graders when she was in second grade.

Paige's favorite character in Mario Kart is Luigi.

Azzi's favorite character in Mario Kart is Baby Peach.

Paige received her first phone as her all-time favorite birthday gift.

Both Paige and Azzi wish to visit Australia.

Paige's favorite country she has been to is Latvia.

Azzi's favorite country she has been to is Qatar.

If basketball was not a sport, Paige would play football.

Azzi's dream car is a light pink Porsche.

Paige's favorite thing to cook is french toast.

For a birthday dinner, Paige would choose Benihana or The Melting Pot for the interactive dining experience.

Azzi would choose a steakhouse or a Japanese Steakhouse for a birthday dinner.

Paige's favorite app on her iPhone is not specified, but she is feeling ticked off about it.

Paige is binging 'Money Heist' and 'All American' during quarantine.

Azzi would choose a pair of Kobe's or current Paige's shoes from her wardrobe.

If Paige won the lottery, she would donate to gyms and build a facility for stray dogs.

Azzi would prefer to have ice cream with brownies and cookies over other desserts.

The toughest player Azzi has played against in high school is Ashley a wusu.

Paige considers Ashley a wusu and a girl from her Zetas team as the toughest players she has played against.

In a clutch situation with ten seconds left, Paige would use a pull-up as her finishing move.

Azzi would drive to the paint and kick it out to Daisy in the corner as her finishing move.