UConn women’s basketball standout Paige Bueckers is not only a force to be reckoned with on the court but also excels academically.
This past fall, Bueckers achieved an impressive 3.9 GPA for the semester and graduated with a cumulative GPA of 3.497.
Her academic prowess has been recognized widely; she was named the 2024 Big East Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Bueckers also recently earned her degree in human development and family sciences, celebrating the milestone by going viral with a griddy dance at her graduation ceremony.
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“Earlier this year, Bueckers was honored as a 2023-24 College Sports Communicators First Team Academic All-American, recognizing her outstanding academic achievements alongside her athletic prowess. Sporting a commendable 3.497 cumulative GPA at the time, Bueckers demonstrated a relentless commitment to excellence in all aspects of her collegiate journey,” Via Marca.com
Days after UConn’s graduation, social media is still abuzz with admiration for Bueckers’ academic and athletic dual achievements.
Fans have been vocal in their praise. One admirer noted, “Paige Bueckers has a 3.5 GPA. Smart on and off the court.” Another expressed awe at her ability to balance school and sports: “Paige Bueckers has a GPA of 3.9 while maintaining a whole basketball career and I’m out here struggling with 4 classes.” A third supporter added, “Paige Bueckers’ academic game is just as strong as her on-court game.”
Looking ahead, Bueckers is set to return for the 2024-25 season, bolstering UConn’s chances as a title contender in March. With her blend of athletic skill and academic success, Bueckers is also poised to be a top contender for the No. 1 pick when she enters the professional ranks.
