UConn Husky Partners with Panini America

Panini America has announced an exclusive name, image and likeness (NIL) deal with UConn basketball sensation Paige Bueckers. The multi-year agreement features autographed trading cards of Bueckers and a full team set for the 2024-25 UConn Huskies. This deal also includes a product line honoring women’s basketball pioneers who have inspired Bueckers throughout her career.
Paige Bueckers Panini America (Credit: collegesportswire.usatoday.com)

Paige Bueckers Joins an Elite Panini Roster

Paige Bueckers joins fellow basketball stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese in partnering with Panini America. Her accolades include the 2020-21 Naismith Award, Wooden Award and AP Player of the Year. A two-time All-American and Big East Player of the Year, she remains a dominant force in the 2024-25 season, keeping UConn in contention for a national championship.

A Star on and off the Court

Through three games this season, Bueckers is averaging 21.3 points, 4.0 assists, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.0 steals per game, shooting a remarkable 65% from the field and 50% from 3-point range. Her consistency under relentless defensive pressure cements her position as a frontrunner for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA draft, likely landing her with the Dallas Wings.

A Collectible Dream Come True

Bueckers expressed excitement about the partnership, reflecting on her childhood love for trading cards. “To know that my teammates and I will have our own Panini trading cards and that fans are going to collect it is really special,” she told Bleacher Report. This collaboration offers fans a unique way to celebrate the game and honor Bueckers’ illustrious career.

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