Paige Bueckers: Bio, Net Worth, Height, Age, Stats, Salary and more

Paige Bueckers has established herself as a household name in the basketball world. Fans and analysts alike admire her exceptional skills. There is a relentless drive about her that sets her apart. Paige scores and makes plays on the court, while also winning people’s hearts off the court. To many, Bueckers is the future face of women’s basketball. As she prepares for her transition to her professional stage, her journey remains both inspiring and intriguing.

The following piece takes a look at the biography and professional career of Paige Madison Bueckers. It outlines all her successes and experiences in the university setting and explores the possibility of her selection into the WNBA. It also examines her head-to-head rivalry with Caitlin Clark. 

Paige Bueckers Personal Information

Paige Bueckers likes to keep her life private on social media. She is rumored to be dating Matt Freeman who is a basketball player himself and a fellow UConn Student. Her social media presence highlights her passion for the game, her friendships, and her family, rather than her romantic life. 

Personal Information

Full Name	Paige Madison Bueckers
Age	23 Years
DOB	20 October 2001
Nationality	American
Mother Name	Amy Dettbarn
Father name	Bob Bueckers
Position	Guard
Net Worth	Approx. $1.5 million
Height	1.83 metres (6’0”)
Weight	64 Kg (140 pounds)
Education	Hopkins High School (2016-2020)
Relationship Status	Dating
Team	UConn Huskies women’s basketball
Draft Info	Projected to be pick1 in the 2025 WNBA Draft by Dallas Wings
Experience	Multiple All-American selections.

Paige Bueckers Personal Life

Paige Bueckers was the daughter of Amy and Bob Bueckers. Her father was the high school basketball coach. Ryan Bueckers also played sports during his time in school. Paige was brought up in Edina, Minnesota, a suburb of the Twin Cities. She is also interested in fashion and photography.

Paige Bueckers Early Life

Paige Madison Bueckers was born in Edina, Minnesota on October 20, 2001. Paige’s father, Bob Bueckers, played high school basketball, while her mother, Amy Dettbarn, played softball. All these undoubtedly would have been key factors shaping her early interest in sports. Subsequently,  her dad coached her until seventh grade, and she started playing at the age of five. Growing up, her idols in the NBA world were LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, while in the WNBA world, it was Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi.

Paige’s journey in real basketball started the day she joined her first youth team. And can one ever forget her dances on the court, ball handling, and court vision? When Paige reached Hopkins High School in Minnetonka, Minnesota, it was clear that she had made it. Bueckers led her prep school team to many state championships and was amply rewarded with many accolades, most notably as the Gatorade National Player of the Year in her last season.

Her early success set the stage for an exciting college journey as she averaged 21 points, 9.2 assists, 5.2 steals, and 5.1 boards in her high school career.

Also Read: Caitlin Clark: Net Worth, Salary, Family, and WNBA Stats

Paige Bueckers Personal Assets

Paige remains focused on her basketball career and there is no public information of her owning any luxury properties. She likely lives in university-provided housing near UConn. 

Paige Bueckers Family Background

Bueckers’s mother Amy is a former track and field athlete. She maintains a very close relationship with her mother, who works as a dentist now. Her parents took a divorce but were very supportive of her career. Her father Bob used to train her during her early years. 

Paige has three siblings:

1. Ryan Bueckers: Her younger brother, who shares a close bond with Paige.
2. Lauren Bueckers: Her younger sister, is also part of the family’s tight-knit unit.
3. Drew Dettbarn: Her stepbrother from her mother’s remarriage.

Paige Bueckers Instagram

Bueckers has built a strong presence on social media. Paige’s Instagram (@paigebueckers) is her most prominent platform where she has 2 million followers. She shares her game highlights, personal life, brand collaborations, and inspirational messages on her social media handles.

Paige Bueckers Social Presence

Twitter handle of Paige Bueckers is @paigebueckers1 . She communicates with her fans, shares updates on her basketball career and personal moments. She participates in conversations related to women’s sports.

Also Read: Caitlin Clark: Net Worth, Salary, Family, and WNBA Stats

Paige Bueckers Net Worth

Bueckers’s net worth is rumored to be around six to seven figures based on her recent NIL deals. The UConn star has cracked a wide range of NIL deals.

Below is a comprehensive list of the endorsement deals signed by Bueckers:

Brand	Date Signed	Description of the Deal
Nike	September 2023	Multi-year deal; first college athlete with a Nike shoe (GT Hustle 3 colorway).
Gatorade	November 2021	First college athlete to sign with Gatorade.
StockX	November 2021	Partnership with online sneaker and apparel marketplace.
Cash App	February 2022	Collaborated to launch the Paige Bueckers Foundation for social justice and children’s opportunities.
Chegg	March 2022	First student-athlete brand ambassador; addressed college food insecurity through pop-up grocery markets.
Crocs	June 2022	Partnered to promote the Crocs lifestyle brand.
Bose	September 2022	Promoted Bose audio products.
Nerf	November 2022	Signed an NIL deal alongside teammate Azzi Fudd with Nerf.
GoArmy	September 2023	Partnered with GoArmy; participated in cadet training at Fort Knox.
Leaf Trading Cards	October 2023	Created an exclusive Paige Bueckers trading card.
Dunkin’	2023	Joined a campaign featuring athletes across various sports.
Madison Reed	August 2024	Promoted ColorWonder demi-permanent hair color; debuted a pink hair makeover.
Unrivaled League	August 2024	NIL dealt with the 3×3 basketball league; and received an ownership stake, becoming the first college athlete with equity.

Paige Bueckers’ Career Stats

Paige Bueckers brings an impressive college career forward from her years at the University of Connecticut. Entering one of the most successful programs in women’s college basketball history, Bueckers already made an impact. In her first collegiate season (2020-21), she maintained averages of 20 points, 5.8 assists, and 4.9 rebounds per game as the Huskies reached the Final Four. She was awarded the Naismith College Player of the Year award following her performance, which made her the first freshman to win the award.

It was a great accolade since she was the first freshman to win the Wooden Award, Naismith Trophy, AP Player of the Year, and USBWA Player of the Year altogether.

Although she had to navigate through injuries during her sophomore season (2021-22), Bueckers remained a force to reckon with on the court. Yet she managed to average 14.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game during her sophomore year.

Continuous physical strain took a toll on her collegiate career as she had to miss junior year basketball in 2022-23 due to an ACL injury suffered in August 2022. With such skills, she can be versatile and capable, touting averages of 32.9 points, 4.6 assists, and 4.9 rebounds per game. She dug herself into one of the top players in the nation because she could score, facilitate for others to score, and deliver under pressure.

Her redemption as a redshirt in 2023-24 was more fascinating since she scored four double-doubles, dishing out 20+ points in 27 games.

Here’s a look at some of Paige Bueckers’ notable college statistics:

Season	Points Per Game (PPG)	Assists Per Game (APG)	Rebounds Per Game (RPG)
2020-21	20.0	5.8	4.9
2021-22	14.6	3.9	4.0
2022-23	21.8	4.0	5.3
2023-24	19.7	4.6	4.9

Undergraduate years rewarding her with numerous prizes and breaking many records, Bueckers has become a world-class student synonymous with holding the Naismith award and becoming multiple times a unanimous First-Team All-American. As if this were not enough, in 2023, she won the Wooden Award. This kind of exceptional excellence has been very much cemented by the success at UConn University due to her leadership abilities and intelligence on the field.

Paige Bueckers Achievements

Paige Bueckers won Naismith College Player of the Year (2021), AP Player of the Year (2021), Big East Player of the Year (2021), Freshman Year Stats (2020-2021), Final Four Appearance (2021)etc.

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