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    UConn's Paige Bueckers reacts after a college basketball game against Stanford in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis. UConn won 63-58 to advance to the finals. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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    UConn's Paige Bueckers, left, and Amari DeBerry, right, call out to fans during a send-off rally to the Final Four for the UConn women's basketball team in Storrs, Conn., Tuesday, March 29, 2022.

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    Connecticut guard Paige Bueckers (5) reacts in double overtime against NC State during the East Regional final college basketball game of the NCAA women's tournament, Monday, March 28, 2022, in Bridgeport, Conn. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

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    UConn's Paige Bueckers (5) and teammates run toward teammate Dorka Juhasz after defeating North Carolina State, 91-87, in an NCAA Bridgeport Regional final at Total Mortgage Arena, Bridgeport, March 28, 2022. Juhasz injured her wrist in the first half and sat out the rest of the game. UConn advances to the Final Four. Photo by Cloe Poisson/Special to the Courant

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    UConn's Paige Bueckers tries to get past South Carolina's Bree Hall during the first half of a college basketball game in the final round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Sunday, April 3, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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    UConn's Paige Bueckers favors her leg as she walks off the court during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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    UConn's Paige Bueckers (5) talks to teammates during a break in the action in the first half of an NCAA Bridgeport Regional final against North Carolina State at Total Mortgage Arena, Bridgeport, March 28, 2022. UConn led at the half, 34-28. Photo by Cloe Poisson/Special to the Courant

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    UConn's Paige Bueckers and Christyn Williams run a drill during a practice session for a college basketball game in the final round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Saturday, April 2, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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    UConn head coach Geno Auriemma talks to Paige Bueckers during a practice session for a college basketball game in the final round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Saturday, April 2, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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    UConn's Paige Bueckers shoots during a practice session for a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Thursday, March 31, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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    UConn's Paige Bueckers dribbles during a practice session for a college basketball game in the final round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Saturday, April 2, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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    Connecticut guard Paige Bueckers (5) drives to the lane against NC State during the first quarter of the East Regional final college basketball game of the NCAA women's tournament, Monday, March 28, 2022, in Bridgeport, Conn. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

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    UConn's Paige Bueckers passes during a practice session for a college basketball game in the final round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Saturday, April 2, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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    UConn's Paige Bueckers and South Carolina's Aliyah Boston go after a loose ball during the first half of a college basketball game in the final round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Sunday, April 3, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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    South Carolina's Zia Cooke tries to steal the ball from UConn's Paige Bueckers during the first half of a college basketball game in the final round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Sunday, April 3, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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    UConn's Nika Muhl is congratulated by Paige Bueckers after a score during the first half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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    Connecticut's Paige Bueckers, top, and Aaliyah Edwards celebrate after a play in the fourth quarter against Stanford during an NCAA women's semifinal Friday night in Minneapolis. Bueckers finished with 14 points in the Huskies' 63-58 victory.

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    UConn's Paige Bueckers reacts as she heads to the bench during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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    Stanford's Lexie Hull and UConn's Paige Bueckers go after a loose ball during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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    UConn's Paige Bueckers drives past Stanford's Cameron Brink during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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    UConn's Paige Bueckers reacts after a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis. UConn won 63-58 to advance to the finals. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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    UConn's Paige Bueckers (5) drives against North Carolina State's Diamond Johnson (0) in the second half of an NCAA Bridgeport Regional final at Total Mortgage Arena, Bridgeport, March 28, 2022. UConn won in double overtime, 91-87, to advance to the Final Four. Bueckers had 27 points. Photo by Cloe Poisson/Special to the Courant

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    UConn's Paige Bueckers claps during a practice session for a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Thursday, March 31, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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    UConn's Paige Bueckers tries to get past South Carolina's Destanni Henderson during the first half of a college basketball game in the final round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Sunday, April 3, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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    UConn's Paige Bueckers tries to get past South Carolina's Aliyah Boston during the first half of a college basketball game in the final round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Sunday, April 3, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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    UConn's Paige Bueckers passes arpound Stanford's Lexie Hull during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis. UConn won 63-58 to advance to the finals. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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    South Carolina's Destanni Henderson tries to get past UConn's Paige Bueckers during the first half of a college basketball game in the final round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Sunday, April 3, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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    UConn's Paige Bueckers smiles during a practice session for a college basketball game in the final round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Saturday, April 2, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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    UConn's Paige Bueckers reacts after drawing a charge during the second half of a college basketball game in the semifinal round of the Women's Final Four NCAA tournament Friday, April 1, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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The UConn women’s basketball team received devastating news when it was announced on Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022 that Huskies star Paige Bueckers would miss the entire season with an ACL injury.

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FAQs

Does Paige Bueckers have a black brother? ›

Bueckers has voiced support for the Black Lives Matter movement, in part because her half-brother, Drew, whom she has described as her best friend, is biracial. She participated in marches for racial justice after the murder of George Floyd in her home state of Minnesota.

Is Paige Bueckers good? ›

Injury kept Bueckers off the court for part of her collegiate career, but she's coming into 2024 March Madness healthy and ready to bring it. Case in point: Bueckers scored seven points in the last decisive five minutes of the Elite Eight—and 28 overall—to secure the Huskies' 80-73 victory over Southern California.

Why is Paige Bueckers staying at UConn? ›

Asked by SNY what went into her decision, Bueckers cited "the family camraderie here ... just loving it here, loving my teammates, loving my coaches, me not having the four years I planned out. ... I just feel like I'm not done yet here."

How much does Paige Bueckers average? ›

As a Redshirt Junior (2023-24): Started all 39 games ... led UConn with 21.9 points per game and 53 blocks ... second on team with 5.2 rebounds per game, 150 assists and 86 steals ... recorded four double-doubles, all in the postseason ... scored in double digits in 38 games, including 27 games with 20+ points ...

Is Paige Bueckers a millionaire? ›

Paige Bueckers, as per online sources has an estimated net worth of approximately around $1.5 million as of April 2024. This net worth is because of her skills as a collegiate basketball player which helps her in accomplishing an ever increasing list of NIL deals.

Did Paige Bueckers go to the WNBA? ›

The former Hopkins star will return to the Huskies for another season. UConn guard and former Hopkins star Paige Bueckers will be forgoing the WNBA Draft and returning to UConn for the 2024-25 season.

Why can t Paige Bueckers play? ›

Going into her junior season, she tore her ACL. That injury kept her out the entire year, and she didn't return until this past season.

What is Paige Bueckers college major? ›

Paige Bueckers' major at UConn

Bueckers is a human development and family studies major. The Minnesota native has quietly racked up accolades off the floor, as well, thrice being named to the Big East's All-Academic team. She also has featured four different times on UConn's dean's list.

What surgery did Paige Bueckers have? ›

The UConn Huskies' Paige Bueckers, the 2020-21 women's college basketball national player of the year, has been cleared roughly one year after ACL surgery on her left knee, she announced on Instagram on Wednesday.

How many years of eligibility does Paige Bueckers have left? ›

Bueckers has two more years of eligibility remaining after this season. After becoming the first woman to be named the top player in college basketball by earning the Naismith Trophy in 2021, Bueckers was sidelined for 584 days after tearing her ACL in August 2022.

Is Paige Bueckers coming back next year? ›

UConn women's basketball star Paige Bueckers announced Friday night that she's returning for the 2024-25 season, news that will send shockwaves through the Huskies and the WNBA, where she was projected to be a 2024 lottery pick.

Where is Paige Bueckers now? ›

How many surgeries has Paige Bueckers had? ›

Bueckers has had surgery on three separate occasions since joining the Huskies as the top-ranked overall prospect in the 2020 recruiting class.

Is Caitlin Clark going to the WNBA? ›

NEW YORK -- Caitlin Clark is officially a pro. Clark, the record-breaking face of women's college basketball, was selected No. 1 overall by the Indiana Fever in the 2024 WNBA draft Monday night at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

Does Paige Bueckers have a torn ACL? ›

The Huskies' superstar will sit out the entire campaign while recovering from her injury. UConn women's basketball star Paige Bueckers will miss the entire 2022-23 season after tearing the ACL in her left knee, the team announced on Wednesday.

Who is Paige Bueckers brother? ›

Daughter of Amy Dettbarn and Bob Bueckers; has two younger brothers, Ryan and Drew, and one younger sister, Lauren.

Who is Paige Bueckers related to? ›

Daughter of Amy Dettbarn and Bob Bueckers... Oldest of four siblings, brothers Ryan and Drew and sister Lauren...

Does Paige Bueckers have a father? ›

Paige Bueckers' father: Bob Bueckers

He played point guard and coached Paige in her early childhood before elementary school, according to Bleacher Report.

Are Jalen Suggs and Paige Bueckers friends? ›

What's more, they're all tight friends. Holmgren and Suggs were teammates at Minnehaha Academy before each starred for one season with the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Jalen Suggs and Paige Bueckers have known each other since fourth grade when Buecker's brother played alongside Suggs in the youth team.

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