Paige Bueckers is an American college basketball player for the UConn Huskies of the Big East Conference. She made her debut with the UConn Huskies women's basketball team in 2020 and has since garnered numerous awards and accolades for her performance on the court.
Paige Bueckers played a pivotal role in leading UConn to the Final Four of the 2021 NCAA tournament, setting program records for assists by a freshman and single-game assists along the way.
She has also achieved success on the international stage. She has secured three gold medals with the United States at the youth international level, including a standout performance at the 2019 FIBA Under-19 World Cup where she was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player. Additionally, Bueckers earned a Youth Olympic gold medal in 3x3 basketball and has represented the senior national 3x3 team with distinction.
Did Paige Bueckers win a championship?
As of April 2024, Paige Bueckers is yet to win a national championship game, however, she has made significant contributions and led her team to the finals several times throughout her college basketball career. Notably, she led UConn to the Final Four of the 2021 NCAA tournament and set program records for assists by a freshman as well as single-game assists.
Despite missing most of her sophomore season due to a left knee injury, she still managed to lead her team to the national championship game.
On 1st April 2024, Paige Bueckers once again showcased her skill by leading UConn to the Final Four with a win over USC. In the regional final, Bueckers played a pivotal role in the Huskies' victory, scoring 28 points in an 80-73 win over Southern California.
Paige Bueckers College Career
Paige Bueckers joined the UConn Huskies in 2020. Her collegiate debut on December 12, 2020. She quickly made her mark by winning all the national player of the year awards she was eligible for, including the AP Player of the Year, Naismith College Player of the Year, USBWA Women's National Player of the Year, and the John R. Wooden Award. This achievement made her the first freshman in history to receive all these accolades.
During her freshman year, Bueckers also excelled academically, earning a spot on the university's dean's list. In her second season debut on November 14, 2021, Bueckers recorded a career-high 34 points, six rebounds, and four assists in a victory against Arkansas.
She faced challenges such as an ACL tear in her left knee during a pick-up game in August 2022, and missed the entire 2022–23 season. She made a return on November 8, 2023, and continued to impress throughout the regular season and was named the Big East Player of the Year and unanimously selected for the first-team all-conference.
She also holds records at UConn, including setting the single-game assist record with 14 assists and being the freshman season record holder for assists with a total of 168.
FAQ's On Paige Bueckers championship
A. Paige Bueckers was born on October 20, 2001, in Edina, Minnesota, United States.
A. Paige Bueckers stands at a height of 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m).
A. Paige Bueckers primarily plays as a Point guard in basketball.
A. Paige Bueckers attended Hopkins High School in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
A. Paige Bueckers wears the number 5 jersey while playing for the University of Connecticut (UConn) Huskies.
