", UConn head coach Geno Auriemma on Bueckers after her 31-point game in a win over No. 2021 - All-Conference, Indoor: Triple Jump (8th place). We've received your submission. [152], Bueckers is represented by agent Lindsay Kagawa Colas of Wasserman. Bueckers made the Class4A All-Tournament Team. 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. But yeah, I dont like our team without her on the court. 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. [37] That year, Bueckers moved to the Minnesota Metro Stars AAU program, following her former North Tartan coach Tara Starks. The Huskies only played eight players. Everyone involved with this program will be there to support Paige through her healing process.. Injured UConn women's basketball star Paige Bueckers participated in pregame warm-ups and drills with her teammates Wednesday night at the XL Center. 2 UConn to win over No. [147] Bueckers has another younger brother, Ryan, and a younger sister, Lauren. "Its time we stopped blaming the injuries, stop blaming fatigue, stop blaming tired," Auriemma said after UConn beat Xavier by nine. Class of 2020: Names of Utah high school athletes with college Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. All other winners have been. Auriemma explained postgame why he didnt put her on the bench. Paige Decker | #21 | G | So. Second Five: Derrick McCauley, Waubay;. And if you can give me a better argument, then I would say Ill vote for them, too. Connecticut's Paige Bueckers is helped off the court after being injured against Notre Dame, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Storrs, Connecticut. Italics Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Market data provided by Factset. [106] On December 13, Bueckers underwent surgery to repair the fracture and a previously undisclosed lateral meniscus tear. UConn's Paige Bueckers to Miss at Least Eight Weeks After Surgery Name one player that has taken a team this young to where we are today, UConn coach Geno Auriemma said. [115] In the Final Four, Bueckers recorded 14 points, five assists and four rebounds in a 6358 victory against top-seeded Stanford, the defending champions. [125] Bueckers played at the 2018 FIBA Under-17 Women's World Cup in Minsk, Belarus. This leaves the Huskies with plenty of uncertainty and gaps to fill. [126] Bueckers led the United States to a gold medal after recording eight points and ten assists versus France in the final. View Paige Decker's career, season and game-by-game girls basketball stats while attending Covenant Christian High School. She never wants to come out. Dordt Media Audio Channel For Play by Play, Leagues Hosted At The Dordt Recreation Center. The Huskies were in control most of the way as they claimed a sweep of the Wildcats. 2011 Super Stock at Golden Sands Speedway, 2012 Late Model at Marshfield Motor Speedway, driving her 2013 late model at Golden Sands Speedway, driving her late model at the 2014 Slinger Nationals, Decker at 2016 Road America 180 Xfinity race, (key) (Bold Pole position awarded by qualifying time. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Paige Decker - Wikipedia Preview: No. UConn star Paige Bueckers helped off the court after going down with [77] Bueckers scored a game-high 28 points in a 6967 win over second-seeded Baylor in the Elite Eight to help UConn reach its 13th straight Final Four. I kind of had a premonition that that first quarter was going to go the way it did. 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. 1 South Carolina . Still, UConn will be without its best player for a long stretch of the season. [10] Bueckers drew inspiration from NBA players LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, and Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) players Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird. Connecticut's Paige Bueckers steals the ball from Notre Dame's Sonia Citron on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Storrs, Connecticut. Well miss her presence on the court, but shell do everything she can to still lead and help her teammates this season. ET, FOX. [137] She has a slim build, which encourages opposing teams to force her to play through contact,[136] and displays quickness and agility. When Bueckers went down, the Huskies were up by 18 and the game was effectively over. [6][2] She had been attending the University of Wisconsin-Stout (pursuing a degree in early childhood education)[6] for two years but had to quit to race in the Southern United States for the season. Huskies coach Geno Auriemma said he hoped it was nothing more than a "hyperextension," according to the Hartford Courant. The 5-foot-11 guard will be entering her sophomore season with a bigger role than she probably expected. For those of you out of the loop,. [91] In July 2021, she won the Best Female College Athlete ESPY Award. Paige Bueckers' freshman season at UConn has been a huge success. [38][39] In August 2019, she was named AAU Player of the Year by Prep Girls Hoops. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. 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. 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Paige Decker Profiles | Facebook [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. [163] The second deal was with Gatorade, who signed her as its first college athlete. 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. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. [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. 3 UConn holds off No. Schedule Baseball: Roster Baseball: News Basketball Basketball: Twitter Basketball: Instagram Basketball: Schedule Basketball: . She posted 17 points, eight rebounds and five assists in a 7470 overtime win over Australia for the gold medal. Could be (weeks). She became the first player in program history to have three straight 30-point games. Its also just exciting to have her around as a teammate, having on the bench, telling us stuff. It would be really hard to describe how much basketball means to Paige and how much her teammates mean to her. 2 team in the nation and improved to 5-1 with the win over No. Feb. 14, 2022 Updated: Feb. 14, 2022 1:57 p.m. 4 Game after game for 10 weeks, the cameras stray from the court to the UConn women's basketball bench and find Paige Bueckers. "We have Paige Bueckers and they don't," she said. So, Fudd is now UConn's only double-digit scorer returning. Eventually, the Huskies were able to adjust as senior guard Christyn Williams stepped up as the leading scorer. 24 Notre Dame. The Hoyas' last win over UConn was on Feb. 27, 1993 in Washington. Bueckers is having that same impact on a new generation of girls. Legal Statement. [173], "Bueckers" redirects here. 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. [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. [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. 14 UConn mens basketball at Villanova | 7:30 p.m. While the sophomore may set a personal goal to play in one of those games, Auriemma made it clear the team is not concerned about getting her back until shes ready. 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. [107] During Bueckers' absence, UConn had a 154 record and briefly fell out of the top 10 in the AP Poll for the first time since 2005. Decker was named as a NASCAR Drive for Diversity driver in 2014. Through the deal, she launched the Paige Bueckers Foundation, which aims to promote social justice and create opportunities for families and children. Paige Bueckers meeting with doctors to determine next steps in recovery, UConn WBB Weekly: Geno is tired of excuses. So shes run the gamut., You can tell she has a lot more higher spirits, jumping around a lot more, getting on everyones nerves more, Azzi Fudd joked. 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. [3], Her sister Claire Decker also races for her family's Decker Racing team. Join Facebook to connect with Paige Decker and others you may know. But. [95][96], On April 30, 2021, Bueckers underwent surgery on her right ankle to repair an osteochondral defect, joint damage involving the bone and cartilage. We dont have anybody for the first time other than Paige in a long time thats not available, Auriemma said. Odds & lines subject to change. With Bueckers joining them, UConn has just four healthy guards left: Christyn Williams, Evina Westbrook, Nika Mhl and Caroline Ducharme. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Former UConn greats Maya Moore and Breanna Stewart both won the award as sophomores. She participated in marches for racial justice after the murder of George Floyd in her home state of Minnesota. She toured in the Mid-American Stock Car Series in 2010 and 2011. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. In five games, she averaged 11 points, three steals, 2.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game, helping her team win the gold medal. 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. [90] Bueckers recorded 168 assists, the most by a freshman in program history, despite a shortened season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 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[74] After leading UConn to the Big East regular-season title, she was named Big East Player of the Year and unanimous Big East Freshman of the Year, joining Maya Moore as the only players to win both awards in the same season. 1 South Carolina on February 8, 2021[67], On December 12, 2020, Bueckers made her collegiate debut for UConn, recording 17 points, nine rebounds, five assists and five steals in a 7923 win over UMass Lowell.

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