Ever since that electric night at Amalie Arena—when UConn stormed past South Carolina with a commanding 82–59 win in the national championship—Paige Bueckers hasn’t really rested. And honestly, can you blame her? She’s been living in the moment, literally wearing her success on her chest. “Yeah, it’s my favourite necklace ever, but you’ve got to give it a little break,” Bueckers said about wearing the nets during her appearance on Today. But beneath the humor, there’s the heart-wrenching truth of leaving so much behind for the next chapter. And Paige is expressing it ever-so-subtly.

After dominating the college game, winning hearts, and bringing UConn another ring, Bueckers is finally saying goodbye—to her Huskies jersey, to Geno Auriemma’s sideline wisdom, and to the teammates who have been her ride-or-dies over the years. And quietly, in the most Paige way possible, she let the world know she’s moving on – just a subtle Instagram update.

Gone is any mention of UConn in her bio. Now, her 2.3 million followers are greeted with a stripped-down profile that simply reads: “Paige💕, Proverbs 3:5-6,” alongside a link to her website. But most noticeably, it is the absence of brand names that scream the ushering of a new chapter.

The WNBA era is coming. Fast. But it’s not just the bio that’s shifting.

Those signature double braids she rocked through her entire collegiate career? The ones that became as much a part of her identity as her step-back jumper? Paige hasn’t flaunted that recently, going for a sleek ponytail instead. Consider her appearance on the Jimmy Fallon show! Funny enough, the first time she showed up without the braids was way back on February 2, after UConn’s win over Butler. That moment had enough shock factor that SNY’s Chelsea Sherrod straight-up asked her what was going on with the switch.

At the time, Paige played it cool. She explained it was just a one-off—her go-to hairstylist friend wasn’t around that day. No big deal. But then came the kicker: “I think it’s time for a switch up,” she admitted during an interview on Thursday. “The braids, they had a good run, and so I might switch it up now.”

It didn’t feel major at the time, but in hindsight? It was the start of the transformation. A farewell to college Paige and a warm-up lap for the pro version. And the fans? Oh, they noticed. They always notice.

Fans point out a common concern as Bueckers moves towards the WNBA draft

As the WNBA Draft inches closer, fans have been closely watching Paige Bueckers’ every move—and when she recently cleared her bio on social media, it sent the internet into a mini frenzy.

The comment section, as usual, was a mixed bag. Some fans were excited, others confused, and many just… not quite ready. “Why’d Paige take everything out her bio what’s going awn,” wrote one user. That pretty much summed up the collective feeling online. Bueckers’ bio made it known that she already has deals with Nike, Gatorade, Bose, and Verizon, among others. She’s been at it for years now, with the NIL culminating to $1.4 million. In 2024, both she and UConn even ranked near the top of the NIL Store’s final sales list. The plain sight now still has people adjusting.

“PAIGE TOOK OUT EVERYTHING OUT OF HER BIO minus the bible verse oh my gosh,” another exclaimed. Well, yes. But they haven’t all disappeared. The UConn standout has just moved them to the website on her profile. From recent news to sponsors, she’s got it all covered. But for those unaware, it was still a thing of mystery.

“Wait what does that mean ?” came a question. Nothing much really. All that were her NIL deals, Paige can now convert to endorsements as she goes pro. Must be the primary reason she took out the mentions. But you also know what that means. It is finally time. For over a year fans have waited for her to go to W and his move is only suggestive she’s inching closer.

“Paige took all her brand deals out her bio shit just got serious,” a user commented, while another added “We’re entering a new era.” 5 years in Husky colors, iconic enough to have young girls replicate her hairstyle, it is a difficult picture to get off the mind just yet. Though an inevitable one, fans would love to hang to it for a while more.

“I ain’t ready yet mane,” another user confessed. It has long-been known that the star guard was entering the 2025 draft. Just last month, in conversation with Isis Ice Young, she spoke about her “last year of college,” and how she was playing everyday to make the most of it. But if anyone still had any doubts further, she confirmed her stance to Rebeca Lobo late last month. Bueckers is going to the W. And weather she lands in Dallas Wings is a confirmation we still await, she is prepping the fans for a new chapter.