Paige Bueckers is a highly touted American college basketball player currently playing for the UConn Huskies in the Big East Conference. Known for her exceptional skills, court vision, and leadership abilities, she has quickly become one of the most recognizable and impactful players in women's college basketball. Bueckers' arrival at UConn was met with considerable hype, and she lived up to expectations, earning numerous awards and accolades early in her career. She's considered a key player in the Huskies' continued success.
1989: Matching Record
On November 14, 2021, Paige Bueckers matched the program record for points in a season opener set by Kerry Bascom in 1989.
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1998: UConn Recruit History
Paige Bueckers became the 11th number-one recruit to sign and attend UConn since 1998.
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October 20, 2001: Paige Bueckers Born
On October 20, 2001, Paige Madison Bueckers was born. She is an American college basketball player.
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2005: Knee Injury
On December 5, 2021, Paige Bueckers injured her left knee during a game against Notre Dame. During her absence, UConn briefly fell out of the top 10 in the AP Poll for the first time since 2005.
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2007: Tina Charles Record
On February 3, 2021, Paige Bueckers posted a season-high 32 points in a victory over St. John's, marking the highest-scoring performance by a UConn freshman since Tina Charles in 2007.
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2012: Breanna Stewart Comparison
In 2012, Paige Bueckers was described as the program's most hyped recruit since Breanna Stewart.
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November 25, 2016: High School Debut
On November 25, 2016, Paige Bueckers made her freshman season debut for Hopkins High School, recording 28 points in a 74-34 win. During her freshman year, she averaged 20.8 points per game and earned All-Metro first team honors.
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October 2018: Youth Olympics Gold Medal
In October 2018, Paige Bueckers won a gold medal for the United States in 3x3 basketball at the Summer Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires.
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February 1, 2019: Career High Points
On February 1, 2019, as a junior, Paige Bueckers scored a career-high 43 points in a win over Wayzata High School and surpassed 2,000 career points.
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April 1, 2019: Commitment to UConn
On April 1, 2019, Paige Bueckers announced her commitment to the University of Connecticut for college basketball.
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August 2019: AAU Player of the Year
In August 2019, Paige Bueckers was named AAU Player of the Year by Prep Girls Hoops.
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December 10, 2019: USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year
On December 10, 2019, Paige Bueckers was honored as USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year.
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2019: FIBA Under-19 World Cup MVP
In 2019, Paige Bueckers won a gold medal at the FIBA Under-19 World Cup and was named Most Valuable Player. She was also recognized as USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year in 2019.
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January 29, 2020: SLAM Magazine Cover
On January 29, 2020, during her senior season, Paige Bueckers became the first female high school player to be featured on the cover of basketball magazine Slam.
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December 12, 2020: Collegiate Debut
On December 12, 2020, Paige Bueckers made her collegiate debut for UConn, recording 17 points in a win over UMass Lowell.
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2020: Team Leadership
Entering her freshman season at UConn in 2020, Paige Bueckers became her team's leader from the beginning of her college career.
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2020: Ranked Top Recruit
In 2020, Paige Bueckers was ranked the number one player in her class by ESPN.
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January 21, 2021: Victory over Tennessee
On January 21, 2021, Paige Bueckers made a three-pointer to help UConn defeat rival Tennessee, despite an ankle sprain during the game.
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April 30, 2021: Ankle Surgery
On April 30, 2021, Paige Bueckers underwent surgery on her right ankle to repair an osteochondral defect.
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July 13, 2021: Files Trademark for 'Paige Buckets'
On July 13, 2021, Paige Bueckers filed for a trademark on the nickname "Paige Buckets" for use on athletic apparel.
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July 2021: Best Female College Athlete ESPY Award
In July 2021, Paige Bueckers won the Best Female College Athlete ESPY Award following a stellar freshman season.
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August 2021: Signs with Wasserman
In August 2021, Paige Bueckers signed with Wasserman as a name, image, and likeness (NIL) client.
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November 14, 2021: Season Debut and Record
On November 14, 2021, Paige Bueckers made her season debut, recording a career-high 34 points against Arkansas and matching the program record for points in a season opener.
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November 2021: Signs Endorsement Deals with StockX and Gatorade
In November 2021, Paige Bueckers signed her first two major endorsement deals with StockX and Gatorade, becoming the first college athlete to sign with Gatorade.
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2021: UConn Final Four Appearance
In 2021, Paige Bueckers led UConn to the Final Four of the NCAA tournament and set program records for assists by a freshman and single-game assists.
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February 7, 2022: Partners with Cash App and Launches Foundation
On February 7, 2022, Paige Bueckers announced a partnership with Cash App, through which she launched the Paige Bueckers Foundation, aimed at promoting social justice and creating opportunities for families and children.
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February 25, 2022: Return to Play
On February 25, 2022, Paige Bueckers was cleared to return against St. John's, coming off the bench for the first time in her career due to a minutes restriction.
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April 4, 2022: Instagram Milestone
On April 4, 2022, Paige Bueckers' Instagram account reached one million followers, making her reportedly the first women's college basketball player to achieve the mark.
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August 3, 2022: ACL Tear Announcement
On August 3, 2022, UConn announced that Paige Bueckers had torn her ACL during a pick-up game on August 1 and would miss the entire 2022-23 season.
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August 9, 2023: Cleared to Return to the Court
On August 9, 2023, Paige Bueckers announced that she was fully cleared to return to the court after recovering from an ACL injury.
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September 6, 2023: Signs Deal with Nike
On September 6, 2023, Paige Bueckers signed a multiyear deal with Nike; as part of the deal, she promoted the company's new GT Hustle 2 shoe.
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January 17, 2024: Season-High Points vs Seton Hall
On January 17, 2024, Paige Bueckers posted a season-high 32 points and seven rebounds in an 83–59 win over Seton Hall.
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February 16, 2024: Bueckers Announces Return to UConn
On February 16, 2024, Paige Bueckers announced that she would return to UConn for the 2024–25 season, despite being projected as a top-three pick in the 2024 WNBA draft.
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August 2024: Signs NIL deal with Unrivaled
In August 2024, it was announced that Paige Bueckers had signed an NIL deal with the 3x3 basketball league, Unrivaled, with plans for her to make her Unrivaled debut in the 2026 season.
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November 7, 2024: Season Opener Win
On November 7, 2024, Paige Bueckers opened her senior season with 13 points, seven assists, and five steals in an 86–32 win over Boston University.
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2024: UConn Final Four Appearance
In 2024, Paige Bueckers led the Huskies to the Final Four of the NCAA tournament.
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