Paige Bueckers Climbs the UConn Women’s Basketball All-Time Scoring List: Here’s Where She Ranks
The University of Connecticut (UConn) women’s basketball team has long been a powerhouse in collegiate athletics, and one player who has etched her name into its rich legacy is Paige Bueckers. As of March 2025, Bueckers has ascended to third place on UConn’s all-time scoring list, cementing her place among the program’s most accomplished players.
Bueckers’ journey to becoming one of UConn’s top scorers is a testament to her scoring consistency, basketball IQ, and determination. During her career, she demonstrated not only scoring ability but also leadership and poise, playing a crucial role in the Huskies’ success. Her contributions helped propel UConn to numerous tournament appearances, with Bueckers often playing a key role in both regular-season and postseason games.
Bueckers reached an impressive 2,406 career points, surpassing Napheesa Collier’s 2,401 points. Her place on the list highlights just how much she’s meant to the program. Despite suffering setbacks, including a season-ending knee injury that sidelined her for part of the 2022-2023 season, Bueckers’ return to form was swift and marked by her offensive dominance. She became the fastest player to reach 2,000 points in UConn history, achieving the milestone in only 102 games—a feat that underscores her scoring efficiency.
Currently, the top scorers in UConn women’s basketball history are as follows:
1. Maya Moore (2007-2011) – 3,036 points
2. Breanna Stewart (2012-2016) – 2,676 points
3. Paige Bueckers (2020-2025) – 2,406 points
4. Napheesa Collier (2015-2019) – 2,401 points
5. Tina Charles (2006-2010) – 2,346 points
Bueckers’ rise to third on this prestigious list is even more impressive when considering the players ahead of her. Maya Moore and Breanna Stewart are two of the greatest to ever play the game, with Moore having led UConn to two NCAA titles and Stewart securing four. The legacy of these players casts a long shadow, but Bueckers’ scoring prowess places her among this elite company.
Her achievements aren’t limited to scoring alone. Bueckers is known for her versatile offensive game, which includes a mix of sharp shooting, driving to the basket, and distributing the ball to her teammates. Her offensive IQ and ability to read defenses set her apart. These skills, combined with her leadership, made her one of the most feared players in women’s college basketball.
Beyond her point total, Bueckers has earned numerous accolades during her career. She won the prestigious Naismith College Player of the Year award in 2021 and has been named to multiple All-American teams. Her performances in high-pressure moments, particularly in NCAA tournaments, have solidified her place as one of the most clutch players to ever wear a UConn uniform.
As her collegiate career continues to wind down, Bueckers is likely to leave UConn not only with a remarkable scoring record but also as a player who helped shape the team’s modern identity. Her legacy will live on in UConn’s storied history, and she’ll undoubtedly be remembered as one of the most influential players to ever step on the court for the Huskies.
In the future, Paige Bueckers will undoubtedly be discussed alongside the best UConn players ever. For now, her spot at third on the all-time scoring list is just the beginning of what will undoubtedly be a long and successful basketball career, both in college and beyond.
