Paige Bueckers is making history as the first NIL athlete to design and launch a Nike Player Edition basketball sneaker, according to the company. NIL stands for name, image and likeness and it allows student-athletes to market themselves for profit.

All-American guard Paige Bueckers of No. 2 ranked UConn continues to etch her name in the college sports history book, both on an off the court. Prior to the season, the Huskies' star signed a unique NIL partnership with 3-on-3 women’s basketball league Unrivaled,