On Friday, Hopkins, Minnesota will rename itself Paige Bueckers, Minnesota.
“She’s an inspiration as an athlete,” said Hopkins Mayor Patrick Hanlon. “I think it's an inspiration not only to the young women here, but just to all of our athletes in coming back in and competing at the highest level.”
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WATCH HEREThis comes after a unanimous proclamation passed in the city. Hopkins is the hometown of former UConn basketball star and WNBA rookie Paige Bueckers.
“She’s just a good person, a great athlete and we’re excited for her,” said Hanlon. “Not only has she been a tremendous athlete here, but she's also with everything that she had going on, has just been a great community member.”
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SIGN UP The name change will happen on the WNBA’s Opening Day, where Bueckers and the Dallas Wings will face off against the Minnesota Lynx in Texas. The city will rebrand its social media accounts and add signage in her honor.
