Bueckers ended her sophomore campaign with averages of 14.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 1.5 steals while shooting 54.4% from the field in 17 games. [75] On March 8, Bueckers recorded 23 points, six rebounds and four assists in a 7339 win over Marquette at the Big East tournament title game. 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. All other winners have been. [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. Evina Westbrook and Amari DeBerry carried her to the bench, and she was helped through the handshake line by team trainer Janelle Francisco and another member of the staff. UConn earned its 14th consecutive Final Four trip and eventually made it to the 2022 women's national championship game against South Carolina. [69] Late in the game, Bueckers sprained her ankle, causing her to miss the next contest against Georgetown. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. I'm always surprised when she shoots and it doesn't go in. 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 Bueckers has been out since injuring her knee on Dec. 5. [4] Then she moved up to racing in Super Late Models. Now, the coach will have to find a way to cope without his go-to player. 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. Bueckers missed most of her sophomore season with a left knee injury but led her team to the national championship game. [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. Dorka hasnt practiced all week so shes just kind of getting back into the swing of things, little bit at a time, Auriemma said. UConns regular season ends Feb. 27, with the Big East and N.C.A.A. Thanks for contacting us. competed in fourmeets with threetop 10 finishes. "MASCS Fans Can Win Trip to Phoenix with Paige Decker and Decker Racing", "Eagle River supports Paige Decker all the way to NASCAR debut", "Eagle River Derby Track Sold to Snowmobile Insiders | SnowGoer", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Paige_Decker&oldid=1082034154, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, 2013 TUNDRA Super Late Model Series Rookie of the Year, This page was last edited on 11 April 2022, at 01:12. Bueckers only had four points in the first half, but she ended the night with a game-high 27 points -- with 15 of those coming after regulation. Despite losing to South Carolina in the final, Bueckers put on a masterful performance with 14 points and six rebounds. "Its time we stopped blaming the injuries, stop blaming fatigue, stop blaming tired," Auriemma said after UConn beat Xavier by nine. As far as newcomers go, the Huskies also have one of the top 2022 recruiting classes. It can happen anytime. [147] Bueckers has another younger brother, Ryan, and a younger sister, Lauren. [2] Decker became the first woman and rookie to win in the series at the Golden Sands Speedway event. Eventually, the Huskies were able to adjust as senior guard Christyn Williams stepped up as the leading scorer. She also had the most steals (55) and assists (116) on the team last season. Connecticut's Paige Bueckers steals the ball from Notre Dame's Sonia Citron on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Storrs, Connecticut. [28] She was named Star Tribune Metro Player of the Year, becoming the first sophomore to win the award since its creation 34 years earlier. I kind of had a premonition that that first quarter was going to go the way it did. [164] On February 7, 2022, Bueckers announced her third major partnership with mobile payment service Cash App. The Huskies are already shorthanded with Aubrey Griffin (ankle, leg, back) and Azzi Fudd (foot) out. Connecticut's Paige Bueckers steals the ball from Notre Dame's Sonia Citron on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Storrs, Connecticut. 1 South Carolina . She became the first player in program history to have three straight 30-point games. An MRI and CT scans revealed that she suffered a tibial plateau fracture with an estimated recovery period of six to eight weeks. 2003 - Paige Paulsen*, Custer; Matt Martin, Spearfish; J.J. Heyden, Washington; Colby Fitzgerald, Dell Rapids St. Mary's; Kyle Schwan, Aberdeen Roncalli. 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.. [85][86] She was the first freshman to win the Nancy Lieberman Award as the top point guard in the nation. [59] She became the 11th number-one recruit to sign and attend UConn since 1998. Last season, she averaged 12.1 points per game while shooting 45.7% from the field and a team-best 43.0% from 3-point range. Meanwhile, Williams left as the second-leading scorer behind Bueckers, as she averaged 14.2 points per game in 2021-22. tournaments after that. 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 She toured in the Mid-American Stock Car Series in 2010 and 2011. She was ruled out for her junior season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). ", UConn head coach Geno Auriemma on Bueckers after her 31-point game in a win over No. She has raced in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and Xfinity Series and was a 2014 NASCAR Drive for Diversity participant. On Sunday, Bueckers will meet with UConns team doctors as well as her surgeon to determine what the next steps are in her recovery, which will set a more clear and definitive timeline for her return. Bueckers is impactful on both sides of the ball, and the Huskies will certainly miss that next season as they figure out their depth. We dont have anybody for the first time other than Paige in a long time thats not available, Auriemma said. 1 2020 prospect Bueckers", "UConn women's basketball recruits Paige Bueckers, Nika Muhl, Mir McLean sign letters of intent, making commitments official", "Geno on UConn commit Paige Bueckers: By the end of next year, 'I am going to be saying we wouldn't have won the national championship without her', "UConn freshman Bueckers already has big following", "Paige Bueckers Knows UConn's History. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM, Teammates gather around Connecticut's Paige Bueckers in their game against Notre Dame, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Storrs, Connecticut. [155][156][157] On April 4, 2022, her Instagram account reached one million followers,[158] making her reportedly the first women's college basketball player to achieve the mark. Obviously, were all extremely disappointed for Paige and that she suffered this injury, Geno Auriemma said in a release. After signing with Wasserman Media Group in August in the wake of the N.C.A.A. Bueckers finally looked like her old self during UConn's Elite Eight game against NC State. Whos done more than her? [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. We've received your submission. [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. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. [126] Bueckers led the United States to a gold medal after recording eight points and ten assists versus France in the final. The official 2022-23 Women's Basketball Roster for the University of Connecticut Huskies . [23] She led Hopkins to a 311 record, its only loss coming against Elk River High School at the Class4A state championship. A lot has happened over the past year things that could bring people down, Bueckers said. [16] On April 1, 2019, Bueckers announced her commitment to University of Connecticut. ET, FOX. With Bueckers joining them, UConn has just four healthy guards left: Christyn Williams, Evina Westbrook, Nika Mhl and Caroline Ducharme. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. She broke down as she accepted it in front of her teammates. Decker is the daughter of Allen Decker who comes from a family of snowmobile racing riders. To get a reward and find something positive in these times, you cherish them. Dordt Media Audio Channel For Play by Play, Leagues Hosted At The Dordt Recreation Center. She was also an unanimous first-team All-Big East and Big East All-Freshman Team selection. [4] When Bueckers was three years old, her parents divorced. [3] Sue Decker, Paige's aunt, introduced Danica Patrick's parents. She looks fantastic, Auriemma said. UCONN STAR PAIGE BUECKERS INKS GATORADE NIL DEAL, Connecticut's Paige Bueckers is helped off the court after being injured against Notre Dame, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Storrs, Connecticut. 2019-20 Community Colleges of Spokane Men's Basketball NWAC Eastern Region Champions Won NWAC 1 st Round Game (tournament cancelled after game): 1 st-5 th overall in NWAC Championships 24-6 Overall Record: 13-3 Eastern Region Record Scored 89 points per game. Unless, of course, her Century volleyball team finishes as state champion, which she acknowledges is a long shot. However, Bueckers' injuries have led to a lot of what ifs for her and her team. Im sure after todays practice, shell say she feels good.. The Huskies only played eight players. [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. Its unclear how much, if any, time Bueckers will miss due to the injury. [80] Bueckers was named to the Final Four All-Tournament Team. So, Fudd is now UConn's only double-digit scorer returning. UConn is the No. The UConn womens basketball team was dealt a sizable blow on Wednesday. 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. [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. 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Following her sophomore season at Hopkins, Star Tribune reporter Jim Paulsen proclaimed her a "once-in-a-generation talent". Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. [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. 6-keys: media/spln/ncaawbasketball/reg/free/stories, at Working with the nonprofit branch of Chegg, she partnered with hunger relief company Goodr to host a free pop-up grocery market in Minneapolis to address food insecurity among college students. 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.. Other players working on recovery this offseason are Dorka Juhsz (wrist), Caroline Ducharme (hip) and Aubrey Griffin (back). UConn's only other loss that season came to No. [53] Bueckers finished as Hopkins' all-time leader in points (2,877), assists (795) and steals (574). Gambling problem? Two players, Saylor Poffenbarger and Mir McLean, are transferring, leaving UConn with eight healthy players. She'd already been playing for a couple of years, often teaming with kids older than her, and maxing out her rec. [131][132] She was the youngest member of the senior national team at the 2019 World Beach Games in Doha, Qatar, on a roster featuring WNBA players Napheesa Collier and Jackie Young. Everyone involved with this program will be there to support Paige through her healing process.. Bio; Related; Historical; Biography. Paige Decker (born March 20, 1993)[1] is an American professional stock car racing driver from Eagle River, Wisconsin. [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. [100][101] Among the newcomers to UConn was Azzi Fudd, the number one recruit in the 2021 class and Bueckers' close friend. 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