A viral moment featuring Paige Bueckers losing her cool during a workout turned into a lighthearted memory when her dad chimed in with a classic family jab.
“This was us playing board games when she was 10, good to see the progress! 😂,” Bob Bueckers joked on X.
An irritated Paige Bueckers during a practice session showed an opportunity for a wholesome moment as childhood tendencies sort of made their way into adulthood. And while this was taken as proof of how much hard work it is to be a top athlete, for those close to her, this is a familiar, nostalgic view.
Paige Bueckers has always been a competitor. Whether it was Monopoly at age 10 or March Madness with UConn, she has never liked losing. That fire is part of what makes her one of the most anticipated returns in college basketball this upcoming season.
Paige Bueckers may have missed out on the 2022-23 campaign caused to a torn ACL, but she is set to lead a UConn team with national championship expectations. And from the looks of her training footage, she’s not taking anything lightly.
Her frustration, even in workouts, speaks volumes about how much the game means to her. But moments like her dad’s post remind fans that Paige Bueckers still brings her family with her every step of the way, win or lose.
Whether it’s a blown play or a bad roll of the dice, Paige Bueckers has always taken competition personally. And with her return looming, she’s clearly still as locked in as ever.
Paige Bueckers Joins Historic WNBA Rookie Trio For All-Star Showcase
Paige Bueckers continues to make waves even before officially suiting up in the WNBA. The UConn star is now part of a rare rookie trio earning All-Star honors before even entering the league.
“For the first time since 2011, 3 rookies will be playing in the All-Star game together ⭐️
This is just the 5th time in league history that 3 or more rookies have been named All-Stars in the same season,” the WNBA posted on X.
While Sonia Citron and Kiki Iriafen of the Washington Mystics round out the historic trio, it’s Paige Bueckers whose spotlight has long been built on hype, recovery, and performance under pressure. Even before stepping onto a WNBA court, her influence continues to grow.
For Paige Bueckers, this nod is another sign that the league sees her potential as more than just a prospect. She’s viewed as a future face of the WNBA, and this early All-Star recognition adds fuel to that narrative.
It’s a badge of honor—and a little preview of what’s to come when Paige Bueckers finally makes the leap to the professional stage.
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