"GIRL THATS YOU?": College hoops fans react to Paige Bueckers’ latest feature in Nike ad
Hours before Paige Bueckers' collaboration with SFMOMA, the UConn Huskies guard starred in Nike's promotional video. Along with Tonea Marshall (100-meter hurdles), Jarred Vanderbilt (Los Angeles Lakers) and Leah Williamson (Arsenal women's soccer), Bueckers donned Nike's new product line, showing a blend of athletic performance and style.
The video began with environmental shots and transitioned to Bueckers striding on a scooter with a pink ponytail, showcasing the ZOOM Vomero 5 sneakers.
As soon as college hoops fans spotted Paige Beuckers, they stormed the comment section to share their excitement.
"What ISNT PaigeB in???" a fan wrote.
"PAIGE GIRL THATS YOU?" another fan commented.
"Paige can you teach me how to ride a scooter rq please," another fan wrote.
A few fans pointed at footballer Leah Williamson's presence in the video alongside Bueckers:
"LEAH AND PAIGE IN THE SAME VIDEO 🔥," a fan commented.
"I just seen 2 of my fave baddies," another fan wrote.
"PAIGE HOLYYYY AND LEAH IN THE SMAE VID WHAT," another fan commented.
ESPN projects Paige Bueckers to be the top pick in 2025 WNBA draft
Paige Bueckers could've declared for the 2024 WNBA draft earlier this summer and entered the big league next to Caitlin Clark, who made waves in the women's basketball world the last two years. However, Bueckers decided to run it back with Geno Auriemma.
It seems like her move has benefited her overall stock as ESPN’s 2025 WNBA mock draft labels her the top pick next year. Bueckers' longtime teammate Azzi Fudd is projected to be the fourth pick.
The mock draft highlights Bueckers' continued dominance in the college basketball circuit. It also highlights the caliber of the 2024–25 UConn Huskies' roster, containing two of the potential top four picks.