{"id":274630,"date":"2025-04-22T04:56:52","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T04:56:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/22\/paige-bueckers-opens-up-about-the-book-that-fuels-her-game-day-mindset\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:08:47","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:08:47","slug":"paige-bueckers-opens-up-about-the-book-that-fuels-her-game-day-mindset","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/22\/paige-bueckers-opens-up-about-the-book-that-fuels-her-game-day-mindset\/","title":{"rendered":"Paige Bueckers opens up about the book that fuels her game-day mindset"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content\" data-postid=\"4885874\" data-slug-id=\"2485453\">\n<div class=\"vidazoo-player-container\">\n<span class=\"vidazoo-close-btn  hidden \"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staticd.sportskeeda.com\/cmc-predictor\/v2\/cross-icon.png?w=40\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" alt=\"close\"\/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/college-basketball\/paige-bueckers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Paige Bueckers<\/a> seems unflappable in the most intense moments in basketball. She survived injuries and challenges to lead UConn to a record 12th championship a few weeks ago. Bueckers is headed to a bigger stage with brighter lights after becoming the No. 1 pick in the 2025 WNBA draft.<\/p>\n<p>For Bustle\u2019s inaugural Game Changers Issue, Bueckers opened up about the pre-game ritual that makes her relaxed and centered:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI read a couple of my devotionals. God X Basketball is one of the books that I read. I pray. And then listen to some music.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><template id=\"also-read-articles-template\"><\/p>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<p>The book Paige Bueckers is a big fan of was written by Nick Graham. Called a \u201cplaybook to navigating life with God\u2019s word,\u201d it is a favorite among athletes. The UConn star has used it to help keep herself unruffled and composed in many of the most intense moments in her basketball career.<\/p>\n<p>Besides the book, she also has Drake\u2019s \u201cNokia\u201d on repeat to keep her steady just before the competition starts. So far, her routine has become a big part of her basketball career. She heads into the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/us\/wnba\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">WNBA<\/a> as arguably the most accomplished collegiate basketball star from this year\u2019s class.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>WNBA superstar A\u2019ja Wilson praises Paige Bueckers for her \u201ccomposure\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>Paige Bueckers has an unflappable, unruffled and calm demeanor that is hard to miss. She is usually the most collected and steady during her collegiate days with the UConn Huskies.<\/p>\n<p>WNBA superstar <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/us\/wnba\/aja-wilson\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">A\u2019ja Wilson<\/a> had this to say after the draft about what makes Bueckers stand out:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cHer composure. She plays like with a sense of I&#8217;ve been here before. Whether it&#8217;s a championship game or it&#8217;s the first game of the season, her composure is something that has really stuck with me and how she just carries herself on and off the court is just gonna go so far.&#8221;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Paige Bueckers can sometimes be feisty and passionate, but more often than not, A\u2019ja Wilson\u2019s description was spot-on. Bueckers exudes calm and confidence, which will be assets for her in the WNBA.<\/p>\n<p>Bueckers\u2019 ritual of prayer and music will be worth doubling down on as she starts an expectation-filled rookie year with the Dallas Wings. 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