Huskies: IN PHOTOS: UConn star Paige Bueckers stuns in colorful outfit as she poses in front of artistic paintings

UConn Huskies basketball sensation Paige Bueckers is gaining popularity off the court during the college basketball offseason. Bueckers, a fan favorite in Connecticut, once again made it to the news following her latest Instagram post.

She shared a series of pictures on Instagram with her nearly two million followers. Bueckers wore a white crop top and cargo pants with a military camouflage print while complementing her outfit with a light pink over jacket.

Standing in front of abstract paintings while posing for the snaps, Bueckers captioned her post:

"🖼️ 🎨 👩‍🎨"

Last week, Paige Bueckers was in the headlines because her name was linked to the Golden State Valkyries, the brand-new team set to be inducted into the WNBA in 2025. However, the 2021 Naismith College Player of the Year recipient has remained tight-lipped about her future.

For now, college basketball fans will be waiting for the 2024-25 season to start to experience the brilliance of one of the best college basketball players to have graced the court.

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Paige Bueckers preferred college basketball over WNBA for 2024-25

UConn guard Paige Bueckers opted to stay with the Huskies for the 2024-25 season, delaying her entry into the WNBA. After two seasons disrupted by injuries, Bueckers made a return in 2023-24, averaging 22.0 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game, leading UConn to the Final Four.

During the senior night festivities back in mid-February, Bueckers announced her decision, saying:

"Unfortunately this will not be my last senior night here at UConn."

This was something that fans at Gampel Pavilion wanted to hear. The 22-year-old elaborated on the decision, citing her love for the UConn family and her sense of unfinished business.

"I just feel like I'm not done yet here. I feel like God is still writing my story here. I'm just blessed to be a part of this program, and I never want it to end," she said.

The Huskies star was a top prospect for the 2024 WNBA draft. However, the deep connection to UConn and her teammates compelled her to stay and compete for the top prize once again.

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