Paige Bueckers admits 'world tour' was fun, but it's time to lock in at UConn: No more Passive Paige

The well-traveled Paige Bueckers got the most out of her offseason. The Connecticut Huskies guard has been all around the United States in the summer before she begins her final season in NCAA basketball, spending some time back home in Minnesota after appearing at the WNBA All-Star Game in Phoenix, working out in New York and showing up at the ESPY Awards in Los Angeles.

But the time has come for Bueckers to lock in and settle back into her role as the Huskies' leader and floor general. The projected #1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft is feeling some urgency on the court as she expands her business connections and sets herself up for a future off it.

In an interview posted on Instagram, Bueckers revealed that a offseason without injury concerns prompted her wave of travel -- a "world tour" -- that has greatly expanded her presence off the court.

"This is my first real offseason in college where I've been healthy," Bueckers said. "I'm not in one place doing rehab. So, it's been really fun. It is a mix of business and fun."


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