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 Madison Bueckers is an American professional basketball player. She currently plays for the Dallas Wings in the WNBA and for Breeze of Unrivaled. Prior to turning professional, Bueckers played college basketball for the UConn Huskies. She is considered one of the most promising young talents in women's basketball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1989: 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 by UConn Freshman

On February 3, 2021, Paige Bueckers posted a season-high 32 points. It was the highest-scoring performance by a UConn freshman since Tina Charles in 2007.

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 held in Buenos Aires, contributing to her team's undefeated run.

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 69–66 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 the USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year, recognizing her outstanding achievements and contributions to the sport.

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.

2020: Ranked Number One Player

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

July 2021: Best Female College Athlete ESPY Award

In July 2021, Paige Bueckers won the Best Female College Athlete ESPY Award.

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

On November 14, 2021, Paige Bueckers made her season debut, recording 34 points against Arkansas, matching a program record for points in a season opener.

April 4, 2022: Instagram Milestone

On April 4, 2022, Paige Bueckers' Instagram account reached one million followers, reportedly making her the first women's college basketball player to achieve this milestone. She was also named the inaugural winner of the Best NIL Athlete of the Year award by Sports Business Journal.

August 9, 2023: Cleared to return to court

On August 9, 2023, Paige Bueckers announced that she was fully cleared to return to the court; two months earlier, she had been cleared for all activities except for five-on-five play.

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: TIME100 Next List

On September 30, 2025, Paige Bueckers was named to the 2025 TIME100 Next list as one of the most influential rising stars of the year. Diana Taurasi wrote about Bueckers for Time.

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: Drafted into the WNBA and Named Rookie of the Year

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