Paige Bueckers

Basketball Player

American Edina, Minnesota, USA

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Quick Info

ProfessionBasketball Player
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth20/10/2001
Age24 years
BirthplaceEdina, Minnesota, USA

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Bio/Wiki

Full NamePaige Madison Bueckers
NicknamePaige Buckets
Famous forBeing the No. 1 pick in the 2025 Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) draft

Physical Stats & More

Height6' (183 cm)
Weight64 Kg (141 lbs)
Eye ColorLavender Gray
Hair ColorLight Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolHopkins High School, Minnetonka, USA
College/UniversityUniversity of Connecticut (UConn), USA
DegreeBachelor degree in Human Development & Family Sciences (2024)

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
Hobbies
  • Travelling
  • Dancing

Family

FatherBob Bueckers (Software Engineer, Basketball Player)
MotherAmy Dettbarn Fuller (Basketball Player)
Siblings
  • Brother - Ryan Bueckers
  • Sister - Lauren Bueckers
  • Half-brother - Drew Bueckers
  • Stepbrother - Randy

Career

Debut
International2017
WNBA2025
WNBA TeamDallas Wings
College TeamUConn Huskies
PositionPoint Guard
Coach/Mentor
  • Brian Cosgriff
  • Tara Starks
  • Geno Auriemma
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • USA Basketball Female Athlete of the Year (2019)
  • FIBA Under-19 World Cup Most Valuable Player (2019)
  • Gatorade Female Athlete of the Year (2020)
  • Gatorade National Player of the Year (2020)
  • Morgan Wootten Player of the Year (2020)
  • Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2020)
  • McDonald's All-American Award (2020)
  • MaxPreps National Player of the Year (2020)
  • Minnesota Miss Basketball (2020)
  • AP Player of the Year (2021)
  • Naismith College Player of the Year (2021)
  • USBWA National Player of the Year (2021)
  • John R. Wooden Award (2021)
  • Unanimous First-Team All-American Award (2021)
  • First-Team All-American United States Basketball Writers Association (2021)
  • All-American Women's Basketball Coaches Association Award (2021)
  • Nancy Lieberman Award (2021)
  • USBWA National Co-Freshman of the Year (2021)
  • WBCA Co-Freshman of the Year (2021)
  • Big East Player of the Year (2021)
  • First-Team All-Big East Award (2021)
  • Big East Freshman of the Year (2021)
  • Big East All-Freshman Team (2021)
  • Big East Tournament Most Outstanding Player Award (2021)
  • NCAA Champion (2025)
  • Honda Sports Award (2025)
  • Wade Trophy (2025)

Favourites

Basketball Player
FemaleMaya Moore
MaleKyrie Irving
Colors
  • Blue
  • Lavender
SingerMichael Jackson
CarLamborghini
Net Worth (approx.)$5 million (as of 2025)

Social Media

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/paigebueckers/
Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/paigebueckersofficial/
YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTl0qQATNYOKj_kBXqMy1QQ
Twitterhttps://x.com/paigebueckers1
LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/paige-bueckers-b241802b8/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Paige Bueckers began playing basketball at the age of five and was coached by her father until the seventh grade.
2. She has also participated in baseball, football, and soccer before fully committing to basketball.
3. Bueckers was notable for being one of the top scorers at her high school and gained recognition early in her career.
4. She has faced challenges, including a torn ACL, leading to a redshirt year, but continues to be a leading figure in women's basketball.
5. Bueckers has used her platform to support social justice movements, stemming from personal connections to current events.
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