Does Paige Bueckers get paid?

Paige Bueckers is getting paid. The superstar UConn Huskies point guard — who may very well be the most famous college athlete in the country at present — has taken full advantage of recent legislation that allows NCAA stars to make money off of their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL).

What happened to Paige Bueckers of UConn?

UConn women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers will miss the entire 2022-23 season after tearing the ACL in her left knee during a pickup basketball game on Monday, the team announced. Bueckers will undergo surgery on Friday at UConn Health and an update on her recovery timetable will be announced after the procedure.

Who is the highest paid NIL college athletes?

LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne has been a big winner when it comes to making NIL money, and is on the top of the female NIL valuations list according to college sports website On3.

Who has the highest NIL deal?

Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young is the highest NIL earner this year. Young has a total valuation of $3.2 million in NIL deals. Bryce Young saw his value rise in 2022 after winning the coveted Heisman Trophy the previous season.