[150][151] During her acceptance speech at the 2021 ESPY Awards, Bueckers celebrated and honored Black women, bringing attention to the racial disparities in media coverage of women's basketball players. She posted 17 points, eight rebounds and five assists in a 7470 overtime win over Australia for the gold medal. A little while ago, she was months away.. Those stats weren't as strong as they were in her freshman season, but they would've likely been the same or better had it not been for her midseason injury. [8][9] She was coached by her father in basketball until seventh grade. It took her a few weeks to get back to the level she was at before. In March 2021, analyst Monica McNutt touted Bueckers as "arguably one of the best playmakers in the game". or redistributed. She also has a deal with the global sneaker and streetwear reseller StockX. 1 South Carolina . Decker, Paige Dunbar, Ashley Ferrara, Janelle Gahm, Abby Graham, Rachelle Haddad, Jamie Kennedy, Aurora Kennedy, Lynn Leonoff, Jaimie Mandl, Hanna Marchin, Taylor Martini, Kate McGauley, Patricia Mock, Stephanie Murray, Madi Raines, Jackie Staenz, Phoebe Tarrant, Gretchen Tomimoto, Tara Yip-Chuck, Krista Go 2 UConn to win over No. I mean, I might have to like it if she misses any time, but I dont like the way it looks when shes not on the floor.. Bueckers is the first-ever freshman . 1 Ineligible for series points. [169], In May 2022, Bueckers was named executive producer of WBB Takeover as part of a two-day basketball showcase hosted by the sports media brand Overtime. Star guard and former National Player of the Year Paige Bueckers will miss the entire 2022-23 season due to a torn ACL in her left knee, which she sustained in a pickup game on Monday, the university announced. [79] At the Final Four, UConn was upset by third-seeded Arizona, 6959, and finished the season with a 282 record. [5] She joined the TUNDRA Super Late Model Tour in 2013. on Saturday in Newark. [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. Huskies coach Geno Auriemma said he hoped it was nothing more than a "hyperextension," according to the Hartford Courant. Paige Decker (born March 20, 1993) [1] is an American professional stock car racing driver from Eagle River, Wisconsin. [4][41] Her mother, Amy Fuller (ne Dettbarn), represented the University of St. Thomas in cross country and track and field. 14 UConn mens basketball at Villanova | 7:30 p.m. Bueckers went down with 38.5 seconds left in UConns 73-54 win over Notre Dame on Sunday. [64][65] Bueckers was unanimously selected as the Big East Preseason Freshman of the Year by the league's coaches. 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. UConn star Paige Bueckers suffered a torn ACLand is expected to be out for the entire 2022-23 season. Other players working on recovery this offseason are Dorka Juhsz (wrist), Caroline Ducharme (hip) and Aubrey Griffin (back). Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. "Provided we don't have to navigate a season like we did this year knock on wood if we stay healthy, I expect to be back here next year.". She's Paving Its Future", "Even UConn legends awed by Paige Bueckers' 'ridiculous' freshman season", "UConn's Williams Named Big East Preseason Player of the Year", "Behind dazzling debut from Paige Bueckers, UConn women dominate UMass Lowell, 79-23, in season opener", "Bueckers steps up in the clutch, No. Bracketology: Huskies stock rising after dispatching Providence, UConn mens hockey survives Alaska Anchorage in overtime, 4-3, Takeaways: Huskies offense shines in beatdown of No. In other injury news, Dorka Juhsz will return from a foot injury and Geno Auriemma explained why he missed the Creighton game. [12], In seventh grade, Bueckers played for the tenth-grade and junior varsity basketball teams at Hopkins High School in Minnetonka. Paige Decker - 2017-18 - Women's Basketball - Southern Connecticut State University Athletics Southern Connecticut State University Athletics #WeAreSC Main Navigation Menu Sports Men's Sports Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Soccer Swimming & Diving Track & Field Women's Sports Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Gymnastics Lacrosse It could happen in the game. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. [81] She won all the national player of the year awards she was eligible forAP Player of the Year, Naismith College Player of the Year, USBWA Women's National Player of the Year and the John R. Wooden Awardbecoming the first freshman to receive any of the awards. Paige Bueckers meeting with doctors to determine next steps in recovery, UConn WBB Weekly: Geno is tired of excuses. Check out Paige Decker's high school sports timeline including game updates while playing basketball and softball at Covenant Christian High School from 2010 through 2012. Through the deal, she launched the Paige Bueckers Foundation, which aims to promote social justice and create opportunities for families and children. competed in sixmeets with fourtop 10 finishes; one win. [69] Late in the game, Bueckers sprained her ankle, causing her to miss the next contest against Georgetown. [41] Bueckers sometimes wore a walking boot as a preventative measure, was limited in practice and missed the first game of the state tournament. She had surgery on Dec 13 and returned to practice last week. Paige Bueckers, the reigning national player of the year in womens basketball, had successful surgery on her left knee on Monday, the University of Connecticut announced on Tuesday. [34] Bueckers averaged 24.4 points, 5.1 assists, 4.9 rebounds and 4.6 steals per game, repeating as Star Tribune Metro Player of the Year and Minnesota Gatorade Player of the Year. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. [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. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. [119] Bueckers was an AP All-American Honorable Mention selection. She would later collapse in front of the Huskies bench and she had to be helped off the court. The Huskies walked away with a 91-87 win after surviving double overtime -- the first time ever in an Elite Eight game -- against the No. Decker is the daughter of Allen Decker who comes from a family of snowmobile racing riders. [16] On April 1, 2019, Bueckers announced her commitment to University of Connecticut. So I didnt want to be carried out on a stretcher, Auriemma quipped. She never wants to come out. 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. [136], Bueckers stands 5feet 11inches (1.80m) and plays the point guard position. [106] On December 13, Bueckers underwent surgery to repair the fracture and a previously undisclosed lateral meniscus tear. 2 team in the nation and improved to 5-1 with the win over No. [97] She could not practice for most of the offseason while recovering from surgery,[98] but was cleared to return by October. UConn star Paige Bueckers appeared to suffer a scary non-contact injury on Sunday during the Huskies win over Notre Dame. [37] That year, Bueckers moved to the Minnesota Metro Stars AAU program, following her former North Tartan coach Tara Starks. She scored a game-high 27 points on 10-15 from the field, including 15 points in the two overtime periods (4-5 from the field and 6-6 from the free-throw line), and was named MOP of the Bridgeport Regional. Bueckers has won three gold medals with the United States at the youth international level, including at the 2019 FIBA Under-19 World Cup, where she was named Most Valuable Player. In seven games, she averaged 9.7 points, 4.7 assists and 3.6 rebounds per game, leading the tournament in assist-to-turnover ratio at 4.13. 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UConns star guard became the first freshman ever to win The Associated Press womens basketball player of the year award Wednesday. UConn (6-2), which is tied with Tennessee at No. 6 Louisville on Sunday and a rematch at No. Every decision made will prioritize whats best for Paige and her career. [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. [60] Bueckers was drawn to UConn because she felt that head coach Geno Auriemma would maximize her talents, and because of the university's reputation and enthusiasm for women's basketball. Despite losing to South Carolina in the final, Bueckers put on a masterful performance with 14 points and six rebounds. [27] Bueckers was also recognized as Minnesota Gatorade Player of the Year for athletic excellence, academic achievement and exemplary character. [66], "I think the most impressive thing about Paige is that she plays at the same pace the entire game. While a tibial plateau fracture is not the best-case scenario Auriemma said postgame that wouldve been a hyperextension, which typically has a 2-4 week recovery time Bueckers could still return this season. Chasing Perfection: Is it time to be worried about UConn? [71] Two days later, she scored 30 points in an 8758 win over Marquette. [3] Decker was awarded the tour's Rookie of the Year in 2013.[3][2]. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. UConn star Paige Bueckers suffered a torn ACL and is expected to be out for the entire 2022-23 season. I dont think youre going to get a different answer out of me. She also believed that she could immediately have a key role at UConn, with the expected graduation of point guard Crystal Dangerfield, and was attracted by its team-oriented play style. Former UConn greats Maya Moore and Breanna Stewart both won the award as sophomores. She'd already been playing for a couple of years, often teaming with kids older than her, and maxing out her rec. Paige DeckerSprints / Jumps - Career Summary | Career Results 2021-22: Outdoor: competed in four meets with three top 10 finishes. [87] Bueckers shared two major NCAA Division I freshman of the year awards with Caitlin Clark of Iowathe Tamika Catchings Award, presented by the USBWA,[88] and the WBCA Freshman of the Year award. [126] Bueckers led the United States to a gold medal after recording eight points and ten assists versus France in the final. 5 . Chasing Perfection: Is it time to be worried about UConn? Without Nelson-Odada, a 6-foot-5 forward, the team loses its leader in shooting percentage (59.5%) and rebounding (7.5 per game) from a season ago. [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. Bueckers finally looked like her old self during UConn's Elite Eight game against NC State. But (the meeting is to figure out) when can she start being incorporated into some kind of workouts.. And if you can give me a better argument, then I would say Ill vote for them, too. [124], Bueckers represented the United States at the 2017 FIBA Under-16 Women's Americas Championship in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Our program will support Paige through her healing process to help her come back better and stronger.. ROCHESTER Paige Decker knows what her emotion will be at season's end. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. [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 set the UConn freshman record for assists with a total of 168 and also set the school's single-game assist record with 14 against Butler on Feb. 27, 2021. [4], She is a Christian and attributes her confidence and success on the basketball court to God. competed in sixmeets with nine top 10 finishes. I mean, that could happen anytime. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Paige Decker. 7 in the Associated Press poll, has 16 games before Feb. 9, including dates with No. SAN ANTONIO - UConn women's basketball freshman Paige Bueckers was selected as the 2021 AP Player of the Year, as announced by the Associated Press Wednesday. Connecticut's Paige Bueckers steals the ball from Notre Dame's Sonia Citron on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Storrs, Connecticut. 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.. Paige Bueckers. She passed peacefully in bed at home in Spokan There would be a time, coach Geno Auriemma said, when the most talented player in the . 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Meanwhile, Williams left as the second-leading scorer behind Bueckers, as she averaged 14.2 points per game in 2021-22. It can happen anytime. [27] As a freshman in college, Bueckers was called "the best player in basketball" by former UConn star Diana Taurasi,[135] and a "generational player" by South Carolina coach Dawn Staley. 2 at the time, grabbed a 73-54 victory against No. The Huskies earn their first lopsided win in over a month. Auriemma explained postgame why he didnt put her on the bench. [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. [7] Her father also began a new relationship and later had a son, Drew. 1 South Carolina in OT", "Record-setting day from Paige Bueckers, strong game from Aaliyah Edwards help UConn women close out Butler, 9768", "Bueckers Sweeps Big East Player, Freshman of the Year Honors", "Paige Bueckers, UConn Huskies beat Marquette Golden Eagles for Big East women's basketball title", "Paige Bueckers helps UConn rout High Point 10259 in NCAA opener", "UConn reaches 13th straight Final Four, beating Baylor 6967", "UConn's Paige Bueckers adds another two honors to her historic freshman season", "Third-seeded Arizona stuns No. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Bueckers is having that same impact on a new generation of girls. Its unclear how much, if any, time Bueckers will miss due to the injury. Its the 12th time a UConn player has been honored. [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. [3] The Decker family raced snowmobiles against the Danica Patrick family during the 1970s. She went through that period where she was resigned to it and then angry about it and then frustrated about it and then down about it, and came out on the other side stronger for it and more determined than ever, Auriemma said.