Paige Bueckers is dealing with a jammed thumb and isn’t expected to participate in UConn’s First Night festivities, according to head coach Geno Auriemma. The team is still trying to figure out the severity of the injury but the coach is “hoping” it’s minor.
“She’s not going to practice tomorrow (Saturday), we have off Sunday, hopefully by Monday she’ll be fine,” Auriemma said. “If not, then we’re gonna have to take a look at it.”
On Tuesday, the NCAA’s women’s basketball digital team visited Storrs and posted a clip to social media that showed Bueckers’ left thumb wrapped in tape.