PHOTO: UConn Star Paige Bueckers Has Fans Doing A Double Take With Her Stunning New Hair Style

Paige Bueckers (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
Paige Bueckers is going to another season at UConn, looking much different than she has in previous years.

The UConn Huskies star took to social media last week to debut her new pink hair, which had fans going crazy.

On TikTok, Paige Bueckers posted a video that showed off her stunning transformation as she posed with teammates during a photoshoot.

Bueckers has a collaboration with hair color brand Madison Reed, a hair color product company she signed an NIL deal with to promote their ColorWonder demi-permanent hair color.

She told Allure she has been dyeing her hair blonde since she was a teen.

Paige Bueckers used Madison Reed Color Wonder in Sparkling Rosé for this current look.

Bueckers’ shade of pink, “Sparkling Rose,” is described as a bubbly rose gold for blonde, light brown, or highlighted hair.

In 2021, Bueckers was the first freshman to win the Naismith Trophy, which is considered the top individual honor in women’s college basketball. In that same season, she was also rewarded with the title of Best Female College Athlete at the ESPY Awards.

According to On3, Bueckers is one of the top NIL earners, thanks to partnerships with Nike, StockX, Bose, Chegg, and Verizon.

Paige Bueckers Looking To Have Dynamic Year Before Heading To The WNBA

Paige Bueckers has long been expected to be a first-round pick, and she can further ensure her spot with another solid year.

The veteran college basketball player is widely viewed as one of the best prospects for the 2025 WNBA draft class. During her last season with the Huskies, Bueckers averaged 21.9 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.8 assists, per ESPN.

Thunder Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Drops Giant Truth Bomb On His MVP Chances This Season

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The Oklahoma City Thunder have had an incredible start to the 2024-25 NBA season. They currently hold the top position in the Western Conference standings, boasting a record of 32 wins and six losses. The team’s success is not the only noteworthy aspect; their superstar, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, is also in the spotlight due to his outstanding performances.

During the last NBA season, Gilgeous-Alexander had an impressive average of 30.1 points, 6.2 assists, and 5.5 rebounds, which earned him second place in the MVP award race. This season, his chances of winning the NBA MVP award appear to be even higher.

Recently, the NBA’s official website released its KIA NBA MVP Ladder, and Gilgeous-Alexander secured the top spot. In a recent interview, he was asked if he believes he is the MVP this season. Gilgeous-Alexander responded, “MVPs are never won after 40 games. 40 more of these and yeah sure.”

During the current NBA season, Gilgeous-Alexander has significantly improved his performance on the court. He is averaging an impressive 31.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game.

Gilgeous-Alexander Discusses Aspirations For All-Time Great Recognition

Gilgeous-Alexander has been consistently delivering outstanding performances in the 2024-25 NBA season. In a recent 126-101 victory over the New York Knicks, the Thunder star scored 39 points, recorded two assists, and grabbed three rebounds. His remarkable displays have led to increased speculation about his potential to become an all-time great in the future. However, Gilgeous-Alexander has clarified his stance regarding this honor.