6 Louisville on Sunday and a rematch at No. [164] On February 7, 2022, Bueckers announced her third major partnership with mobile payment service Cash App. [37] That year, Bueckers moved to the Minnesota Metro Stars AAU program, following her former North Tartan coach Tara Starks. The college basketball world breathed a collective sigh of relief on Tuesday after UConn finally revealed the extend of Paige Bueckers' knee injury. She signed with Wasserman as a name, image and likeness (NIL) client in August 2021, about one month after the NCAA allowed student-athletes to be compensated for the use of their NIL. Bueckers missed 19 games before returning in late February. [108] The team's winning streaks of 240 games against unranked teams and 169 games against conference opponents ended in losses to Georgia Tech and Villanova, respectively. [59] She became the 11th number-one recruit to sign and attend UConn since 1998. 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Through the deal, she launched the Paige Bueckers Foundation, which aims to promote social justice and create opportunities for families and children. She had surgery on Dec 13 and returned to practice last week. 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Odds & lines subject to change. [162], In November 2021, Bueckers signed her first two major endorsement deals. [159] In 2022, Bueckers was named to the Fortune 40 Under 40 list, which honors influential young people in business,[160] and The Athletic's College Sports 40 Under 40 list, which recognizes the most influential young people in the college sports industry. Facebook gives people the power to. [5] She joined the TUNDRA Super Late Model Tour in 2013. Shes worked really hard to get stronger and healthier this offseason, and this is an unfortunate setback. Paige Bueckers' freshman season at UConn has been a huge success. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. The seriousness of the injury was clear right away because she had to be carried off the court. SAN ANTONIO Paige Bueckers is in a class all by herself. Paige Decker is on Facebook. Its amazing, surreal for people to think of me that highly and to be in that position as a freshman, Bueckers said. Decker started her racing career in snowmobiles as a 3-year-old. [23] She led Hopkins to a 311 record, its only loss coming against Elk River High School at the Class4A state championship. Bueckers finally looked like her old self during UConn's Elite Eight game against NC State. [63] Megan Walker, UConn's top scorer from the previous year, had opted to forgo her senior season to enter the 2020 WNBA draft, leaving the 202021 team with no seniors. 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She was a Youth Olympic gold medalist in 3x3 basketball and has played for the senior national 3x3 team. [3] The Decker family raced snowmobiles against the Danica Patrick family during the 1970s. [111] Bueckers continued to receive limited playing time until the NCAA tournament,[112] and UConn won the Big East tournament despite her scoring only two points in the championship game against Villanova. Join Facebook to connect with Paige Decker and others you may know. [29], As a junior on February 1, 2019, Bueckers scored a career-high 43 points in a 6966 win over Wayzata High School and surpassed 2,000 career points. Paige Madison Bueckers [1] ( / bkrz / BEH-krz; born October 20, 2001) is an American college basketball player for the UConn Huskies of the Big East Conference . [38][39] In August 2019, she was named AAU Player of the Year by Prep Girls Hoops. Join Facebook to connect with Paige Decker and others you may know. View the profiles of people named Paige Decker. [3][4] As a child, she also played Little League Baseball as a catcher, as well as football and soccer, but focused on basketball by first grade. Rehabs going great. Dorka hasnt practiced all week so shes just kind of getting back into the swing of things, little bit at a time, Auriemma said. That doesnt necessarily mean Bueckers return to action is imminent. [12][33][55] During her senior season, Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins compared her influence in the state to that of Lindsay Whalen, writing, "A generation of girlsnow young womenthroughout the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota grew up idolizing [Whalen] as a basketball star. [2] When Natalie was 9 years old, Chuck bought her a kart and he bought one for Paige too. While she will continue to wear Nike apparel in games due to UConn's contract with the company, she will wear other brands while promoting StockX off the court. Her pull-up jump shot has been described as her signature move,[141][142] and she is a skilled mid-range shooter. Odds & lines subject to change. [120] As a sophomore, she averaged 14.6 points, four rebounds and 3.9 assists per game. She posted 17 points, eight rebounds and five assists in a 7470 overtime win over Australia for the gold medal. 2 team in the nation and improved to 5-1 with the win over No. Natalie's father (and Paige's uncle) is Chuck Decker, the former owner of the Eagle River Derby Track which hosts the World Championship Snowmobile Derby.[8]. Despite losing to South Carolina in the final, Bueckers put on a masterful performance with 14 points and six rebounds. Gambling problem? Teammates gather around Connecticut's Paige Bueckers in their game against Notre Dame, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Storrs, Connecticut. [35][36] She was one of three finalists for the Gatorade National Player of the Year award. She led UConn to the Final Four of the 2021 NCAA tournament and set program records for assists by a freshman and single-game assists. Player of the Year; Finalist for national award", "Paige Bueckers of Hopkins is the Star Tribune Metro Player of the Year", "Paige Bueckers: 'I don't want to just be a high school legend.' [2] She competed in Whelen All-American Series events for Rev Racing that year at the Hickory Motor Speedway, Langley Speedway, and Motor Mile Speedway. UConn was up 18 points with about 39 seconds remaining in the game when her leg appeared to buckle while she was bringing up the ball. All other winners have been. Bueckers was averaging 21.2 points, 6.2 assists and 5.5 rebounds a game before her injury. The Huskies only played eight players. UConn guard Paige Bueckers fell to the floor with a noncontact injury late in the second half on Dec. 5 in Storrs, Conn. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. The other finalists she was considering were Notre Dame, Oregon State, Oregon, UCLA, Minnesota, South Carolina, Maryland, Texas and Duke. The great freshmen who had done great things in their first year in college basketball, It really is surreal that its never been done before.. [100][101] Among the newcomers to UConn was Azzi Fudd, the number one recruit in the 2021 class and Bueckers' close friend. UConn will likely not cruise through next season, but Auriemma's record speaks for itself, so the Huskies shouldn't be counted out any time soon. [3] Four Decker brothers raced snowmobiles in the 1970s; Allen Decker was a factory rider for Bombardier along with teammate Jacques Villeneuve for the 197980 season. [122] On September 1, Bueckers announced she would return to UConn for the 202324 season instead of declaring for the 2023 WNBA draft, for which she is age-eligible. Bueckers has averaged 21.2 points, 6.2 assists, 5.5 rebounds and 2.7 steals per game through six games. [40], On January 29, 2020, during her senior season, Bueckers became the first female high school player to be featured on the cover of basketball magazine Slam. [147] Bueckers has another younger brother, Ryan, and a younger sister, Lauren. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Huskies coach Geno Auriemma said he hoped it was nothing more than a "hyperextension," according to the Hartford Courant. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Going into their final game of the season, the Huskies are looking for their fifth consecutive win. 9 UConn vs Georgetown. [7] She qualified 33rd fastest, about 1/10 second behind the 32nd final spot. [165] On March 31, Bueckers became the first student-athlete brand ambassador for the education platform Chegg. But yeah, I dont like our team without her on the court. [6] She has NASCAR certification to run short tracks in the Truck Series only; her goal is to race in the Xfinity Series. Bio; Related; Historical; Biography. permitting college athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness, Bueckers last month became the first college athlete to sign an endorsement deal with Gatorade. With Bueckers joining them, UConn has just four healthy guards left: Christyn Williams, Evina Westbrook, Nika Mhl and Caroline Ducharme. The women's college basketball world took a loss before the season even began. All rights reserved. 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Monday will mark eight weeks since Paige Bueckers left knee surgery to repair an anterior tibial plateau fracture and lateral meniscus tear which was the estimated length of recovery provided by the school following the operation. tournaments after that. Bueckers, who is from Edina, Minnesota, is averaging 20.1 points, 5.9 assists and 4.8 rebounds this season. Shes a pain in the ass to have on the bench because all she does is complain about why shes not playing, he said. I dont think youre going to get a different answer out of me. [68] On January 21, 2021, she made a three-pointer with 25 seconds left to help defeat rival Tennessee, 6761, despite shooting 3-of-14 from the field for a season-low nine points. What does that mean in terms of going forward?, Not like shell play in the Villanova game Wednesday night, he added later. At 10 years old there was nothing Paige Bueckers loved more than basketball. Paige Decker. This leaves the Huskies with plenty of uncertainty and gaps to fill. 2 at the time, grabbed a 73-54 victory against No. It can happen anytime. Women's College Basketball Paige Bueckers injury updates Paige Bueckers meeting with doctors to determine next steps in recovery In other injury news, Dorka Juhsz will return from a foot. 1 Ineligible for series points. [22] As a freshman, Bueckers averaged 20.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.5 steals and 4.1 assists per game, earning All-Metro first team honors from the Star Tribune. Although UConn lost Nelson-Odada and Williams, a healthy Bueckers alongside Fudd seemed capable of lifting the team to similar heights in 2022-23. Bueckers was informed she won the award by coach Geno Auriemma during a team video session on Monday. 14 UConn mens basketball at Villanova | 7:30 p.m. 2021 - All-Conference, Indoor: Triple Jump (8th place). 10:11 am ET, 2023 NCAA Women's Tournament: Conference Tourney dates, Clark among leaders in WCBB player of the year race, Women's bracketology: Utah climbs to the top line, Women's Top 25: South Carolina's streak continues, Clark hits game-winner to lift Iowa over Indiana, NCAA makes first NIL ruling in Cavinder case at Miami. [16] She joined Hopkins' varsity team in eighth grade under head coach Brian Cosgriff, averaging 8.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.4 steals per game. Media at the game described the crowd as going silent. She started 29 games and averaged 20 points and 4.9 rebounds, shooting 52.4% from the field and 46.4% from 3-point range. Paige DeckerSprints / Jumps - Career Summary | Career Results 2021-22: Outdoor: competed in four meets with three top 10 finishes. However, Bueckers' injuries have led to a lot of what ifs for her and her team. Eventually, the Huskies were able to adjust as senior guard Christyn Williams stepped up as the leading scorer. [172] On July 13, 2021, she filed for a trademark on the nickname for use on athletic apparel, such as shirts, pants, jackets, footwear, hats and uniforms. The UConn women's basketball team was dealt a sizable blow on Wednesday. Every time somebody is out, that gives somebody an opportunity to step in, Huskies Coach Geno Auriemma said. But. [133] Bueckers averaged 6.5 points per game, second-highest on the team, as the United States lost to Brazil in the quarterfinals and finished in fifth place. The official 2022-23 Women's Basketball Roster for the University of Connecticut Huskies . She also had the most steals (55) and assists (116) on the team last season. No. It could happen in practice. Our program will support Paige through her healing process to help her come back better and stronger.. 1 UConn", "Auriemma: UConn women's players are 'smart,' 'socially conscious', "For UConn's Paige Bueckers, racism is personal", "UConn's Bueckers marches for her little brother's future", "Star UConn guard Paige Bueckers uses ESPYS speech to honor Black women", "UConn women's basketball star Paige Bueckers signs with Wasserman Media Group as NIL client", "A six-figure payday? Market data provided by Factset. paige decker basketball; chobani yogurt recall 2021; houses for rent ellet ohio; pleurer de l'oeil gauche signification; bugs with names meme. Bueckers is having that same impact on a new generation of girls. She makes the game slow down for her. 74 Chevrolet for owner/driver Mike Harmon, but was one of four teams that failed to qualify. [143][144] Her playing style has frequently drawn comparisons to Taurasi. She was also an unanimous first-team All-Big East and Big East All-Freshman Team selection. She participated in marches for racial justice after the murder of George Floyd in her home state of Minnesota. UConn has been an established powerhouse for a long while now with 11 national championships, but until earlier this year, the Huskies hadn't reached the title game since 2016. Bueckers helped lead the Huskies to their 13th consecutive Final Four with 28 points in the regional final win over Baylor on Monday night, just the latest star turn for the phenomenal 19-year-old Minnesota native. ", "Hopkins 8th grader Paige Bueckers attracts attention from colleges and Lynx coach", "Timeout! [70] On February 3, she posted a season-high 32 points and seven assists in a 9462 victory over St. John's of New York. Every decision made will prioritize whats best for Paige and her career. 1-seeded Wolfpack. "The first thing that goes through your mind is the worst thing," Auriemma said. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill). Connecticut gp 29 pts/g 3.6 fg % 37.5 3pt % 28.0 ft % 75.0 reb/g 3.6 a/g 1.6 Player Profile Game Log Split Stats She became the first player in program history to have three straight 30-point games. The first was with footwear and apparel marketplace StockX, specifically for the company's basketball and women's sports lines. I was there with my teammates and coaching staff and to get that award with them around me makes you be so grateful for the position Im in.. [44] Bueckers was selected to play at the McDonald's All-American Game and the Jordan Brand Classic, two prestigious high school all-star games, but both were canceled due to the pandemic. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Its the 12th time a UConn player has been honored. 20 Providence. [3], Her sister Claire Decker also races for her family's Decker Racing team. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). [58], Entering her freshman season at UConn, sports publications described Bueckers as the program's most hyped recruit since Breanna Stewart in 2012. She'd already been playing for a couple of years, often teaming with kids older than her, and maxing out her rec. UConn womens basketball blows out Georgetown in Big East Tournament Quarterfinals. [27] Bueckers helped Hopkins to a 284 record but suffered her third straight loss at the Class4A state title game, despite leading all scorers with 37 points. [45][46][47] She averaged 21.4 points, 9.4 assists, 5.4 steals and five rebounds per game, leading Hopkins to another undefeated season and 62 consecutive wins.