Paige Decker (born March 20, 1993)[1] is an American professional stock car racing driver from Eagle River, Wisconsin. Media at the game described the crowd as going silent. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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It could happen in the game. [6] Decker planned another attempt at Iowa Speedway on June 19, 2015;[6] this deal, however, did not come together. [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. UConn was up 18 points with about 39 seconds remaining in the game when . With Bueckers joining them, UConn has just four healthy guards left: Christyn Williams, Evina Westbrook, Nika Mhl and Caroline Ducharme. 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.. During the postgame press conference, Williams explained their win in the simplest way she could. Bueckers, who is from Edina, Minnesota, is averaging 20.1 points, 5.9 assists and 4.8 rebounds this season. 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[103] She matched the program record for points in a season opener set by Kerry Bascom in 1989. Star guard and former National Player of the Year Paige Bueckers will miss the entire 2022-23 season due to a torn ACL in . She has raced in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and Xfinity Series and was a 2014 NASCAR Drive for Diversity participant. The best insights from the ultimate insiders, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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Connecticut's Paige Bueckers steals the ball from Notre Dame's Sonia Citron on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Storrs, Connecticut. [130], In October 2018, Bueckers won a gold medal for the United States in 3x3 basketball at the Summer Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires, helping her team win all seven of its games. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. But (the meeting is to figure out) when can she start being incorporated into some kind of workouts.. tournaments after that. It can happen anytime. Injured UConn women's basketball star Paige Bueckers participated in pregame warm-ups and drills with her teammates Wednesday night at the XL Center. Hoya guard Kennedy Fauntleroy was named the Big East Freshman of the Year on Thursday as she led all conference freshmen with 11.3 points per game. Shes worked really hard to get stronger and healthier this offseason, and this is an unfortunate setback. [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. UConn star Paige Bueckers suffered a torn ACLand is expected to be out for the entire 2022-23 season. Its unclear how much, if any, time Bueckers will miss due to the injury. 2018-19 Men's Basketball. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The surgery at UConn Health repaired the anterior tibial plateau fracture and lateral meniscus tear that Bueckers, a 5-foot-11 sophomore at UConn, sustained in the teams home game on Dec. 5 against Notre Dame. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. So I didnt want to be carried out on a stretcher, Auriemma quipped. [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. 24 Notre Dame, and Bueckers' 22-point performance led the way. She participated in marches for racial justice after the murder of George Floyd in her home state of Minnesota. Could be (weeks). They are joined on the team by their younger cousin NASCAR Drive for Diversity driver Natalie Decker. 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. Unless, of course, her Century volleyball team finishes as state champion, which she acknowledges is a long shot. Facebook gives people the power to. 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. Everyone involved with this program will be there to support Paige through her healing process.. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill). Not being able to do the thing that she loves to do, to be there for her teammates, is really difficult for her.. [80] Bueckers was named to the Final Four All-Tournament Team. [66], "I think the most impressive thing about Paige is that she plays at the same pace the entire game. She was a Youth Olympic gold medalist in 3x3 basketball and has played for the senior national 3x3 team. . To get a reward and find something positive in these times, you cherish them. section: | slug: paige-bueckers-injury-how-uconn-stars-career-has-unfolded-what-this-all-means-for-huskies-in-2022-23 | sport: other | route: article_single.us | [72] In her next game, Bueckers recorded 31 points, six steals and five assists, scoring her team's final 13 points, in a 6359 overtime win over South Carolina, the number one team in the AP Poll. Bueckers will undergo surgery on her knee at UConn Health on Friday. The Huskies ended that season with a 28-2 overall record after losing to Arizona in the semifinals of the 2021 NCAA Women's Tournament. 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. She broke down as she accepted it in front of her teammates. Its the 12th time a UConn player has been honored. I dont think youre going to get a different answer out of me. "Its time we stopped blaming the injuries, stop blaming fatigue, stop blaming tired," Auriemma said after UConn beat Xavier by nine. competed in sixmeets with fourtop 10 finishes; one win. [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. She became the first UConn player ever to score 30 or more points in three consecutive games and also set the school record for points in her NCAA debut when she had 24 in the opener against High Point. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: ncaawbasketball | pageType: stories | Auriemma hinted that the sophomore could still be weeks away. She looks fantastic, Auriemma said. I decided to stay in the locker room and save everybody the heartache or not give everybody a chance to [celebrate].. 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[71] Two days later, she scored 30 points in an 8758 win over Marquette. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. on Saturday in Newark. Preview: No. Hopkins finished with a 283 record and a runner-up finish at the Class4A state tournament,[a] where Bueckers was named to the All-Tournament Team. competed in sixmeets with nine top 10 finishes. [100][101] Among the newcomers to UConn was Azzi Fudd, the number one recruit in the 2021 class and Bueckers' close friend. [136], Bueckers stands 5feet 11inches (1.80m) and plays the point guard position. SAN ANTONIO Paige Bueckers is in a class all by herself. [143][144] Her playing style has frequently drawn comparisons to Taurasi. Weve had players get injured in the past and my philosophy here is, Im not interested in how fast we can get someone back; Im interested in whats best for them long term, he said. Market data provided by Factset. With just seconds left in the game, Bueckers was dribbling up the court, stumbled and took an awkward fall. Connecticut - Northeast 10 Athletics Paige Decker #21 G So. ), * Season still in progress Second Five: Derrick McCauley, Waubay;. [5], Bueckers has voiced support for the Black Lives Matter movement, in part because her brother, Drew, whom she has described as her best friend,[149] is biracial. She'd already been playing for a couple of years, often teaming with kids older than her, and maxing out her rec. [2][3] She started playing basketball at age five. All rights reserved. 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Every decision made will prioritize whats best for Paige and her career. I mean, that could happen anytime. 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.

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