Bueckers Undergoes Knee Surgery

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12/14/2021 2:00:00 PM | Women's Basketball

STORRS, Conn. – UConn women's basketball sophomore Paige Bueckers underwent successful surgery on her left knee Monday afternoon at UConn Health.

The surgery repaired an anterior tibial plateau fracture and lateral meniscus tear that Bueckers suffered during UConn's game on Dec. 5 vs. Notre Dame.

Bueckers' recovery is estimated to take eight weeks from her surgery date.

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