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Paige Bueckers donates $45K to refurbish childhood basketball court

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 5:31 AM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Paige Bueckers donates $45K to refurbish childhood basketball court

Summary

Paige Bueckers visited Blackstone Park in Minnesota on August 12, 2026, where she unveiled a refurbished basketball court. This renovation, made possible by a $45,000 donation from Bueckers in partnership with Gatorade, is intended to support local youth basketball. After her team's recent loss to the Lynx, Bueckers reflected on the significance of returning to a place tied to her formative years in the sport. She surprised local children during the court's opening, reaffirming her commitment to community engagement. The Dallas Wings are scheduled to play the Tempo on August 13.

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By the Numbers

•Bueckers unveiled a refurbished court at Blackstone Park
•Donation of $45,000 made in partnership with Gatorade
•Bueckers connected with children during the opening
•Dallas Wings lost to the Lynx, marking their fifth loss in six games
•Wings set to face the Tempo next on August 13

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5:31 AMYahoo Sports — Video Footage Reveals Details of Paige Bueckers’ $45K Decision During Her Visit To Minnesota

What they're saying

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After losing the road game against the Lynx on Sunday, Paige Bueckers headed to Blackstone Park in the Minneapolis suburbs, a place close to her heart and deeply tied to her basketball journey. She shared her thoughts on this visit as she surprised the local kids with a warm gesture.
— Yahoo Sports

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