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Paige Bueckers Advances in Tournament, Joins Team USA

2/12/2026

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Paige Bueckers defeated Kate Martin 12-5 in the opening round of the Unrivaled 1-on-1 Tournament, opening with an 8-0 run.
She will face Arike Ogunbowale of the Dallas Wings, who dominated her previous match 11-2 and has shown scoring versatility.
Paige Bueckers has been selected for Team USA for the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers, set for March 11–17 in Puerto Rico, marking her first appearance on the senior team.

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Paige Bueckers defeated Kate Martin 12-5 in the opening round of the Unrivaled 1-on-1 Tournament, opening with an 8-0 run.
She will face Arike Ogunbowale of the Dallas Wings, who dominated her previous match 11-2 and has shown scoring versatility.
Paige Bueckers has been selected for Team USA for the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers, set for March 11–17 in Puerto Rico, marking her first appearance on the senior team.