"WHY IS POOKIE DRIVING LIKE THAT!?": Fans react to UConn's Paige Bueckers unique way of driving her car

Modified Jul 31, 2024 16:21 GMT

UConn Huskies star Paige Bueckers (IG: Paige Bueckers, UConnwbb)

UConn star Paige Bueckers amazes her fans with her dance moves and stylish outfits. On Monday, her driving style came under the spotlight after a video surfaced on TikTok.

A Paige Bueckers fan page shared a clip of the 6-foot guard driving without her hands on the wheels, vibing to the music while her passenger films.

"I'm so concerned is she the one driving?" the text on the video reads.

View on TikTok

Even TikTok displayed a warning message that said:

"Participating in this activity could result in you or others getting hurt."

Hoops fans were definitely not amused by it and shared their disapproval in the comment section.

"I LOVE PAIGE SM BUT WHY IS POOKIE DRIVING LIKE THAT!?" one fan wrote.

A fan commented on TikTok (@muahnobars1234)

"she’s obviously driving with her knees," another fan commented.

A fan commented on TikTok (@grayyyyyyyyyy_)

One fan recalled how Aubrey Griffin, Bueckers' teammate, became terrified for her driving.

"This is why Aubrey was scared out of her mind when P drove her and that kid in the golf cart," the fan commented.

A fan commented on TikTok (@blackbirdeditz)

Here are a few more comments:

"and she was arguing w azzi on who was the better driver," another one wrote.

"how can someone be so fine while driving," one cautious fan commented.

A fan commented on TikTok (@paigeboogers_)

"is it not a thing for girls to know how to drive w their knees?? i think it’s bc my big brothers/uncles & dad taught me," another fan commented.

Paige Bueckers gets her own Nike sneaker

Paige Bueckers, a projected top pick in the 2025 WNBA draft, is set to become the first college basketball player to have their own exclusive Nike shoe. The Huskies guard will play her final year of college basketball this upcoming season.

Before that, Nike plans to honor Bueckers with a special edition colorway of their newest silhouette in the Greater Than series, the Nike GT Hustle 3.

The shoe debuted in early July and Nike will release various colorways of the GT Hustle 3 later this year, including the Bueckers edition. The Nike GT Hustle 3 Paige Bueckers is scheduled to be released on September 12, 2024.

Here are the details of the sneakers, as per Sole Retriever:

Color: Multi-Color
Style Code: HJ7679-900
Release Date: 09/12/2024
Predicted Price: $190

About the author

Salim is a writer at Sportskeeda covering College Basketball. Salim holds a degree in Civil Engineering and has two years of experience writing about both NBA and College Basketball. He has a knack for learning and is passionate about seeking new knowledge.

A basketball enthusiast since his college days, Salim developed a love for the sport through Stephen Curry and most recently Luka Doncic has become his favorite player. He started following college basketball after Angel Reese's breakout season with LSU in 2022.

Apart from basketball, Salim is also a huge fan of football. As much as he enjoys watching games, he is also equally invested in playing the sport.

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