UConn Husky star Paige Bueckers honored by Fortune magazine – CT Insider
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UConn’s Paige Bueckers passes during a practice session for a college basketball game in the final round of the Women’s Final Four NCAA tournament Saturday, April 2, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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UConn women’s basketball guard Paige Bueckers is out with an ACL injury as the season begins, but her star continues to burn bright away from the sport.
On Monday, Bueckers was named to Fortune’s “40 Under 40” list. Bueckers, who has distinguished herself in the name, image and likeness space, landed on Fortune’s list in the Culture and Society section with singer Rihanna, podcaster Alex Cooper, French soccer star Kylian Mbappé, TikTok personality Khaby Lame, actress and writer Lena Waithe, and others.
According to Fortune, the list “shines a spotlight on influential individuals shaping business in 2022.”
The introduction reads, “The founders, executives, investors, creators, and activists on this year’s list are creating and seizing opportunity. They’re empowering others. They’re exploring new treatments for diseases that affect millions. They’re connecting people. They’re building upon their successes as athletes and entertainers. They’re trailblazing in their industries. And they’re even building newes.”
Other categories: Venture and Startups, Finance and Crypto, Tech and Innovation, and Health and Bioscience
Bueckers, 21, was the national player of the year as a freshman. She missed time with a knee injury last season before returning to lead UConn to the national title game.
She tore her ACL on Aug. 1 and had surgery, preventing her from playing this season.
Bueckers has NIL deals with Gatorade, Bose, Crocs, and StockX.