University of Connecticut Athletics
Paige Bueckers Suffers Torn ACL, Will Miss 2022-23 Season
8/3/2022 3:00:00 PM | Women's Basketball
STORRS, Conn. – UConn women's basketball junior guard Paige Bueckers suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee on Monday and will miss the 2022-23 season.
Bueckers sustained the injury during a pick-up basketball game and underwent an MRI Monday evening to confirm the injury.
Bueckers will undergo surgery on Friday at UConn Health. An update on her recovery timetable will be made available following the procedure.
Statement from Head Coach Geno Auriemma
We're all devastated for Paige. She's worked really hard to get stronger and healthier this offseason, and this is an unfortunate setback. Paige is obviously an amazing basketball player but she's a better person and teammate and it's really unfortunate that this has happened to her. We'll miss her presence on the court, but she'll do everything she can to still lead and help her teammates this season. Our program will support Paige through her healing process to help her come back better and stronger.
