UConn star Paige Bueckers is making history as the first NIL athlete to design and launch a Nike Player Edition basketball sneaker.

"It’s definitely motivating to wear your own shoe,” Bueckers said, per Nike. “I grew up wearing Nikes — all the signature shoes — so it’s surreal to have this Player E

UConn women's basketball star Paige Bueckers is the first NIL athletes with a Nike player edition shoe. She shared the 'G.T. Hustle 3' with teammates.