UConn star Paige Bueckers showed her enthusiastic support for teammate Kamorea “KK” Arnold after the freshman guard was honored at Kelsey Plum’s prestigious Dawg Class.
Arnold, who played a crucial role in UConn’s championship run, received the coveted “Top Dawg” chain from Plum, prompting Bueckers to reshare the celebratory moment with the caption “Really got that dawg in her.”
The recognition came during the 2025 edition of Plum’s elite mentorship program, which was held in Phoenix, Arizona. Featuring 12 of college basketball’s top talents, the three-day camp culminated in a special ceremony at which Arnold was unanimously selected for the program’s highest honor.
The moment captured in social media posts shows Arnold beaming with pride while displaying a diamond-studded chain, symbolizing her exceptional performance and attitude throughout the training experience.
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The supportive reaction from Bueckers highlights the strong relationship between the UConn stars that extends beyond the court.
Throughout their time as teammates, Bueckers has consistently praised Arnold’s contributions, notably acknowledging how the freshman “brings a different intensity off the bench” and crediting her defensive prowess for sparking critical second-half runs during their championship season.
Their connection has flourished both on and off the court with Arnold previously celebrating Bueckers’ 2,000-point milestone in January with the heartfelt message “Look at God P! Won’t he do ittt!! Congrats boogers.”
The duo has become known for their TikTok collaborations and public displays of mutual respect, with Arnold frequently referring to their relationship as “family” in social media interactions.
Kelsey Plum’s endorsement of Arnold came with powerful praise during the award presentation.
“This person from start to finish was unbelievable. Like not just basketball, but like attitude, energy, and like the way that she was the entire time,” Plum stated during the ceremony. “If we asked, it was a unanimous consensus with the way that she handled herself and made an impact from start to finish. Congratulations, KK Arnold.”
The Dawg Class, co created by Plum and Under Armour in 2023 addresses the challenges young players face transitioning from collegiate to professional basketball.
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The program emphasizes skill development and mental resilience through Plum’s “dawg mentality” philosophy providing participants with on-court training, media guidance and professional networking opportunities that Plum wished she had when entering the WNBA as the No.1 pick in 2017.
Arnold’s recognition among peers like Azzi Fudd, Georgia Amoore, and Jaloni Cambridge demonstrates her growing reputation as one of women’s basketball’s most promising talents.
As she continues her collegiate career at UConn with Bueckers’ mentorship, the “Top Dawg” honor signifies industry acknowledgment of her potential impact on the sport’s future landscape.
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