8 Things to Know About UConn Basketball Star Paige Bueckers Right Now

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She racked up some impressive awards as only a freshman.

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Injuries kept her off the court for a chunk of her college career.

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She was once teammates with Caitlin Clark. Actually, a few years ago, Bueckers and Clark were teammates for a short while.

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Bueckers uses her platform for advocacy. During her award speech, Bueckers took the chance to support Black athletes.

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When the NCAA permitted student-athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL) in 2021, Bueckers likely recognized an opportunity.

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With over 2.2 million followers on Instagram and TikTok combined, Bueckers could be one of the highest-paid college athletes.

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She’s super close with her teammates.On or off the court, Bueckers is all about her teammates.

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The upcoming WNBA draft will feature several big names, but Bueckers won't be among them yet.

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