Paige Bueckers's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Paige Bueckers. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Paige Bueckers is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Dallas Wings in the WNBA. Before turning pro, she had a successful college career with the UConn Huskies, highlighted by four Big East Tournament championships, four Final Four runs, and one National Championship title. Bueckers is a highly regarded player known for her skills and leadership on the court.

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1989: Matches Program Record for Points in a Season Opener

On November 14, 2021, Paige Bueckers matched the program record for points in a season opener set by Kerry Bascom in 1989.

2007: Highest-Scoring Performance Since Tina Charles

On February 3, 2021, Paige Bueckers posted a season-high 32 points and seven assists in a victory over St. John's. It was the highest-scoring performance by a UConn freshman since Tina Charles in 2007.

February 1, 2019: Career-High 43 Points

On February 1, 2019, as a junior, Paige Bueckers scored a career-high 43 points in a 69–66 win over Wayzata High School and surpassed 2,000 career points.

August 2019: Named AAU Player of the Year

In August 2019, Paige Bueckers was named AAU Player of the Year by Prep Girls Hoops.

December 10, 2019: USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year

On December 10, 2019, Paige Bueckers was honored as the USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year, recognizing her outstanding achievements in international basketball competitions.

2019: FIBA Under-19 World Cup MVP and USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year

In 2019, Paige Bueckers won three gold medals with the United States at the youth international level, including the 2019 FIBA Under-19 World Cup, where she was named Most Valuable Player. She was also recognized as USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year.

July 2021: Won Best Female College Athlete ESPY Award

In July 2021, Paige Bueckers won the Best Female College Athlete ESPY Award, recognizing her outstanding freshman season at UConn.

November 14, 2021: Season Debut and Record-Matching Performance

On November 14, 2021, Paige Bueckers made her season debut, recording a season-high 34 points, six rebounds and four assists in a win against Arkansas, matching the program record for points in a season opener.

February 25, 2022: Cleared to Return Against St. John's

On February 25, 2022, Paige Bueckers was cleared to return against St. John's after recovering from an injury. She came off the bench for the first time in her career, scoring eight points in 13 minutes due to a minutes restriction, contributing to a 93–38 victory.

April 4, 2022: Instagram Milestone

On April 4, 2022, Paige Bueckers' Instagram account reached one million followers. This reportedly made her the first women's college basketball player to achieve this milestone.

2022: Led UConn to the 2022 National Title Game

In 2022, Paige Bueckers led UConn to the national title game despite missing most of her sophomore season and entire junior season due to knee injuries.

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, having been cleared for all activities except five-on-five play two months prior. She was also named an AP preseason All-American and Big East Preseason Player of the Year.

January 17, 2024: Season-High Points Against 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.

November 7, 2024: Season Opener Win Over Boston University

On November 7, 2024, Paige Bueckers opened her season with 13 points, seven assists, and five steals in an 86–32 win over Boston University.

April 6, 2025: Wins First National Championship

On April 6, 2025, Paige Bueckers won her first national championship, scoring 17 points in an 82–59 win over top-seeded South Carolina in the title game. She surpassed Maya Moore for the most career points by a UConn player in the NCAA tournament and moved to third among all players.