Is Paige Bueckers playing tonight? Exploring UConn star's availability vs Holy Cross (Dec 3)

Paige Bueckers has a healthy status going into Tuesday's matchup against Holy Cross. She has played in all six of No. 2 UConn's games this season. The confirmation of her taking part in the contest will be known before the 7 p.m. ET tip-off.

Bueckers is progressing through the final season of her collegiate career. The 2024 Big East Player of the Year is trying to make one last deep run with the Huskies as she looks to lead UConn to glory.

Paige Bueckers has UConn off to an undefeated start

Paige Bueckers maintains her standing as UConn's best offensive player, which has contributed to the Huskies' 6-0 start to the season.

Bueckers is averaging 22.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.5 steals on 62.7% shooting, including 46.4% from beyond the arc. Her last contest against Ole Miss on Nov. 27 saw her finish with 29 points, four rebounds, four assists and three steals on 11-of-17 shooting overall.

The Huskies have dominated thanks to Bueckers. They are beating opponents by 29.7 points per game, averaging 78.3 points on 51.3% shooting as an offense while limiting opponents to 48.7 points on 35% shooting.

Holy Cross is 4-3 to start the season. They average 62.9 points on 41.6% shooting from the field while giving up 63 points on 41.1% shooting overall. They are particularly solid with their perimeter shooting, making 36.1% of their 3-point attempts.

Five players average nine or more points per game for the Crusaders. Leading the way is Simone Foreman, who averages 14.0 points and 7.7 rebounds on 40.7% shooting from the field. Meg Cahalan averages 11.1 points and 4.3 rebounds per contest, while Kaitlyn Flanagan tops the playmaking chart with 4.9 assists per game to go along with 11.7 points.

After this game, Paige Bueckers' UConn will play the No. 22 Louisville Cardinals at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, on Dec. 7 at 9 p.m. ET.