Overview

• Jana El Alfy, fasting for Ramadan, balances religious observance with competing in the NCAA tournament for UConn's women's basketball team.
• Paige Bueckers, El Alfy's roommate and teammate, prepares pre-dawn meals like scrambled eggs and avocado toast to support her fasting schedule.
• Bueckers also acts as an alarm clock for El Alfy, ensuring she wakes up in time to eat before sunrise during the holy month.
• Other teammates, including Caroline Ducharme and Allie Ziebell, have joined El Alfy for early morning meals, fostering a sense of community and support.
• El Alfy expresses gratitude for her teammates' efforts, which have helped her manage the challenges of fasting while competing at a high level.