what is paige bueckers jersey number history

Paige Bueckers’ jersey number history is straightforward: she wore No. 1 in high school, switched to No. 5 at UConn, and has worn No. 5 with the Dallas Wings in the WNBA. At UConn, she chose No. 5 because UConn does not allow No. 0 or No. 1, and she had already used No. 5 with USA Basketball.

Jersey timeline

• High school: No. 1.

• UConn: No. 5 from 2020 to 2025.

• Dallas Wings: No. 5 in the WNBA.

Why No. 5

Bueckers said the switch made sense because she wore No. 5 for USA Basketball and UConn does not permit No. 1, so it became the natural choice. That number became a big part of her identity, and recent coverage still refers to her UConn No. 5 as the number she “starred in” before turning pro.

Quick note

Her No. 5 jersey has also become notable off the court: a game-worn WNBA debut jersey sold for $64,720, which set a record at the time.