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UConn Huskies women's basketball star Paige Bueckers to miss season after tearing ACL

UConn women's basketball star Paige Bueckers suffered a torn ACL in her left knee on Monday and has been ruled out for the 2022-23 season, the school announced Wednesday.

According to the school's release, the injury occurred during a pickup game and that an MRI confirmed the ACL tear.

"We're all devastated for Paige," UConn coach Geno Auriemma said in a statement. "She's worked really hard to get stronger and healthier this offseason, and this is an unfortunate setback. Paige is obviously an amazing basketball player but she's a better person and teammate and it's really unfortunate that this has happened to her.