Speculation is circulating about whether UConn Huskies Paige Bueckers traded the basketball for a kitchen set as a child. Known for her electrifying play and off-court charm, Bueckers continues to capture attention beyond sports.
Her thoughtful gesture of cooking breakfast for teammate Jana El Alfy during Ramadan has fueled rumors that she once competed on a cooking competition show. Fans are eager to know if the Huskies star, celebrated for her “jaw-dropping highlights” and magnetic personality, is adding a new flavor to her public image—this time, with a spatula in hand.
Was Paige Bueckers Spotted on a Cooking Show?
Talk of UConn basketball star Paige Bueckers appearing on a cooking show has been gaining attention, largely fueled by her recent acts of kindness and a viral internet post.
In March 2025, headlines praised Bueckers for making pre-dawn meals for teammate Jana El Alfy, a freshman center from Cairo, Egypt, who was fasting for Ramadan during the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament.
Reports noted Bueckers woke up early to prepare avocado toast and scrambled eggs, helping her teammate stay nourished during Suhoor, the essential pre-sunrise meal during fasting.
The story spread quickly, with publications like Today and USA Today highlighting the selfless gesture. While those articles emphasized her leadership and support, they never suggested any involvement in a cooking competition or show.
Food Network’s “Kids Baking Championship.” The whole state of Wisconsin is rooting on Franklin 13 year-old Abby Martin as she competes in Food Network’s “Kids Baking Championship [2018]👇 pic.twitter.com/W8CUTAQHOQ
— Paul Harvey Predicts 🇳🇿NZ (@HicksKiwi) June 9, 2024
Still, speculation took off after a June 2024 post on X went viral. The post features a little girl, who appears strikingly similar to Bueckers, having her creation topple over.
Despite the clip, no verified sources confirmed the athlete’s participation in any culinary program. As of now, there’s no official record—no clips, appearances, or network confirmation—that ties Bueckers to any show like Chopped, MasterChef, or sports-themed food specials.
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With over 2.2 million Instagram followers and NIL deals with brands such as Nike, Gatorade, and StockX, Bueckers has the media presence to cross into other entertainment realms. But for now, the rumors remain just that—rumors. No cooking show cameo has taken place, though fans agree: she’d be a natural if it ever happens.
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