UConn superstar star Bueckers suffered a torn ACL on Monday, an injury that will cost her the entire 2022–23 season, according to the program.
Bueckers was injured during a pick-up game, and had an MRI confirming the injury. She will have surgery on Friday.
“We’re all devastated for Paige. She’s worked really hard to get stronger and healthier this offseason, and this is an unfortunate setback,” coach Geno Auriemma said in a statement.
“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.