Paige Bueckers: 2019-20 Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year

Описание: Generational talent only begins to describe the game-changing baller that is Paige Bueckers.

After spending several years as a commanding force for the Hopkins High School Royals (Minn.), she leveraged her power to help lead the U19 Women’s Basketball Team to a gold medal in 2019. Her awe-inspiring stats and excellent 3.8 GPA caught the attention of many elite basketball schools, including the University of Connecticut, one of the most prestigious collegiate programs in the world, where she intends to continue her career next year. While these accolades are truly impressive, Paige is not only a five-star recruit, she’s also ranked as the number one prospect by both ESPN and Prospects Nation this year.

Paige is not just a leader on the court, but a consistent presence in her community, where she volunteers as a reader at the Hopkins Public Library. She also started “Buckets With Bueckers,” a series of youth basketball clinics that offer free admission to players in Minnesota and Montana, while raising funds for local charities.

From her command of the court and in the classroom to her commitment to her community, Paige Bueckers is a phenomenal choice for the 2019-2020 Gatorade National Girls Basketball Player of the Year.

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