In the blistering heat of a Texas summer and the ever-demanding grind of pro sports, two worlds collide under the bright stadium lights - one of polished court dominance, the other of glittering performance perfection. Paige Bueckers, the golden girl of professional basketball, is used to pressure. She thrives in it. As the newly minted star of the Dallas Wings, she's expected to carry the franchise on her shoulders - all eyes watching, all bets placed. But off the court, Paige is more than just a sharpshooter. She's quietly lonely, privately soft, and increasingly distracted by the woman who dances at halftime with effortless grace and a smile that makes her forget the score. Shayne Miller, a third year Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, knows how to keep things presentable. Always polished, always poised - it's what Judy demands, and it's what Shayne's learned to survive on. There's no room for messy feelings, no space for slip-ups or scandal. Fraternizing with players is off-limits. And catching feelings for a WNBA star with sky-blue eyes and a crooked little grin? Completely out of the question. Until it's not. A chance encounter at a joint team event - a stumble, a waist grab, and one blush too deep - sets everything into motion. What starts as a harmless DM from Paige asking for a "bar recommendation" quickly spirals into late-night texts, rooftop meetups, and an undeniable tension neither of them can laugh off anymore. Paige, the lovesick basketball player who doesn't know how to play it cool, and Shayne, the random girl from the south who happened to play a Dallas sport with walls too high and a heart too guarded, find themselves caught between the spotlight and the quiet pull of something real. But under the weight of public image, personal boundaries, and unspoken rules, falling in love isn't just risky - it's damn near dangerous. Especially when the world is watching.

y/n auriemma, has known paige bueckers and caitlin clark for years. within her first few years at uconn she discovers things about herself and realizes the friendships she shares between the two is something more.

ORIGINALLY CALLED "CAN I TAKE YOU OUT?" aurora has had her heart broken enough that she built walls to protect it, but what happens when paige breaks them? third person disclaimers ⚠️ - i'm not a writter - english is not my first language - i do not proof read - i am not assuming paige's sexuality, this is for entertainment and is purely fictional

Paige Bueckers is the star of UCONN's Women's Basketball team, but even an athlete of her status has to blow off steam somehow... On a very different part of the campus is UCONN journalism student Jovie Evans, who is not an athlete at all. In fact, she couldn't care less about sports. When the two meet in a bar and agree that they could use the outlet of each other sparks fly, but being an athlete with a secret isn't easy and being stuck with Paige Bueckers is even harder. This is a romance/mature story. *There is no coming out plot line to this story because I think queer spaces should be for queer people existing and not solely defined by justifying their existence. * Paige Bueckers is used as inspiration for her character here purely in likeness and stature as a basketball player, everything else about her is made up and imagined for this story, it is in no shape or form a reflection of her behaviour or beliefs. Some other teammates are mentioned by name but used solely for their names and nothing else.

Rylie Brooks is a transfer from UCLA majoring in sports broadcasting chasing her career of being a sports reporter. She happens to become dorm neighbors with one Uconn's women's basketball players Nika Mühl, resulting in becoming close with the women's basketball team, and filming a documentary on the team for a class project. She finds herself falling deep, not only into the documentary, but into the star player Paige Bueckers.

「 Everything in this story is fiction and should be treated as such!! 」 - - [ Paige Bueckers x Fem Reader! ] Paige Bueckers Imagines, Oneshots, whatever you call it!! Smut is included, chapter warnings at the beginning of each chapter! I take requests if you have a chapter idea feel free to comment! (Requests are closed right now though.) (I WILL NOT DO: anything that has to do with player on player, ex: Paige and her teammate. Anything involving Hopkins Paige, she was in High school, that's weird. I also won't do anything that's overly violent, weird or yucky.)

Paige, the confident star of UConn's basketball team, and Emma, a shy but graceful ballet dancer, couldn't be more different. Yet, when Emma shyly offers Paige a simple flower, their worlds collide in an unexpected romance. As they navigate the challenges of school, sports, and distance, their connection deepens, blossoming into a love that surprises them both.

Follow Juliette Brown, and her chaotic friends, on their journey through college, going pro, and falling in love - it's your new favorite sitcom.

paige bueckers x reader. 'can you see me? i'm waiting for the right time'