Overview
- The jersey Bueckers wore in her professional debut on May 16, 2025 sold for $64,720 in a MeiGray marketplace auction reported in late May 2026.
- MeiGray authenticated and photo‑matched the uniform on‑site immediately after the game and obtained it through team partnerships before listing it for sale.
- The final price more than doubled the prior public WNBA jersey record of $32,150 for A’ja Wilson’s 2025 Finals jersey and is, MeiGray says, the highest public sale for a photo‑matched women’s sports game‑worn item.
- Bueckers reacted with surprise and gratitude, saying the sum was “insane” and that she “wouldn’t even pay $10” for her own jersey, highlighting a gap between athlete perspective and collector valuation.
- Industry leaders link the sale to rising fan demand, strong provenance from team authentication programs, and growing mainstream interest in women’s basketball that could push more game‑worn items into higher public markets.