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. She currently plays for the Dallas Wings in the WNBA and Breeze in Unrivaled. Before turning professional, she played college basketball for the UConn Huskies.

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1989: Matching Program Record

In 1989, Kerry Bascom set the program record which was matched by Paige Bueckers on November 14, 2021.

2007: Highest Scoring Performance

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

January 2018: Ankle Injury Sidelines Bueckers

In January 2018, Paige Bueckers was sidelined with an ankle injury. Despite this, she finished the season strong and was named Star Tribune Metro Player of the Year and Minnesota Gatorade Player of the Year.

October 2018: Gold Medal at Summer Youth Olympics

In October 2018, Paige Bueckers won a gold medal for the United States in 3x3 basketball at the Summer Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires, contributing to her team's undefeated record of seven wins.

February 1, 2019: Career-High 43 Points and Surpassing 2,000 Career Points

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

August 2019: 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 USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year, marking a significant recognition of her achievements and potential in basketball.

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

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.

2020: Ranked Number One Player

In 2020, Paige Bueckers was ranked the number one player in the 2020 class by ESPN.

January 21, 2021: Win Over Tennessee

On January 21, 2021, Paige Bueckers made a crucial three-pointer to help UConn defeat rival Tennessee, despite a challenging shooting night. She also sprained her ankle during the game.

July 2021: ESPY Award

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

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

On November 14, 2021, Paige Bueckers made her season debut, scoring a season-high 34 points in a win against Arkansas, matching a 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, coming off the bench for the first time in her career. She scored 8 points in 13 minutes due to a minutes restriction, contributing to a 93–38 victory for UConn.

April 4, 2022: Reaches One Million Instagram Followers

On April 4, 2022, Paige Bueckers became reportedly the first women's college basketball player to reach one million followers on Instagram, further solidifying her status as a prominent figure in college sports.

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 previously being cleared for all activities except five-on-five play.

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.

April 6, 2025: Won 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.

September 30, 2025: Named to TIME100 Next List

On September 30, 2025, Paige Bueckers was named to the 2025 TIME100 Next list, recognizing her as one of the most influential rising stars of the year. Diana Taurasi wrote about Bueckers for Time, praising her passing ability and overall impact on the game.

2025: Ranked Among Greatest High School Athletes

In 2025, MaxPreps ranked Paige Bueckers as the 51st greatest high school athlete of the 21st century.

2025: WNBA Draft and Rookie of the Year

In 2025, Paige Bueckers was selected first overall by the Dallas Wings in the WNBA draft. During that same year, she was named WNBA Rookie of the Year and selected to the All-WNBA Second Team.