[Spiny_Norman]

Who actually had better statistics last year than Bueckers across the board?

Maybe not notably better, but these women posted season numbers that are comparable (for the position they played) and worthy of consideration. I was surprised a bit when Bueckers swept the major WBB awards.
Rhyne Howard - 20.7 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 3.8 apg, 2.5 spg, 37% 3 point FG, 78% FT
Caitlin Clark - 26.6 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 7.1 apg, 47% FG, 41% 3 point FG, 86% FT, 1.49 assist to TO ratio
Naz Hillmon - 23.9 ppg, 11.4 rpg, 62% FG, 75% FT

Of course, there is no disagreement about the best team this year.

[Spiny_Norman]

Who actually had better statistics last year than Bueckers across the board?

Maybe not notably better, but these women posted season numbers that are comparable (for the position they played) and worthy of consideration. I was surprised a bit when Bueckers swept the major WBB awards.
Rhyne Howard - 20.7 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 3.8 apg, 2.5 spg, 37% 3 point FG, 78% FT
Caitlin Clark - 26.6 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 7.1 apg, 47% FG, 41% 3 point FG, 86% FT, 1.49 assist to TO ratio
Naz Hillmon - 23.9 ppg, 11.4 rpg, 62% FG, 75% FT

Of course, there is no disagreement about the best team this year.