Overview
- In a Friday appearance on Sue Bird’s podcast, Bueckers said she felt jealous watching women’s college basketball surge in 2023 while she rehabilitated from major knee injuries.
- Her college injury history began with an anterior tibial plateau fracture and lateral meniscus tear and culminated in a left‑knee ACL tear in August 2022 that forced her to miss the 2022–23 season.
- Bueckers says the injury left lingering fear of landing on one leg, which has reduced her rim attacks and pushed her toward mid‑range scoring and more efficient movement on the court.
- She has changed her preparation and recovery habits, now emphasizing stretching, Pilates, activation work and other body‑care routines to protect her knee and prolong her career.
- After returning to lead UConn to the 2025 national title, Bueckers became the No. 1 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft and has since been a Rookie of the Year winner and two‑time All‑Star while averaging about 20.9 points and 6.2 assists as the Dallas Wings rose to playoff contention.