Paige Bueckers Drafted #1 to Dallas Wings in 2025 WNBA Draft

Paige Bueckers, the highly touted guard from the University of Connecticut as expected was selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Dallas Wings. A player with a once-in-a-generation skill set, Bueckers’ addition to the Wings promises to shake up the league and energize fans in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Bueckers, the 5’11” guard from UConn, has been carving her name into basketball history for years. A testament to consistent greatness, she averaged 18.3 points, 5.6 assists, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.1 steals per game during her college career while shooting an efficient 49.4% from the field and 39.8% from beyond the arc. Her freshman year was legendary, as she swept the National Player of the Year awards, becoming the first-ever freshman to do so. Injuries tested her resolve in later seasons, but true to form, she returned stronger to lead her team to a national championship on April 6, 2025, ending her senior season on a high note.

Bueckers, a three-time All-American, left UConn as one of the most beloved players in program history. Her impact extended beyond the numbers and into the hearts of fans, redefining excellence and leadership in women’s basketball. Now, Bueckers brings her remarkable talents to Dallas, and the excitement across the city is palpable. Paired with the Wings’ ambitious young core of players like Satou Sabally and Arike Ogunbowale, she slots perfectly into a roster that already boasts depth and potential. Her ability to control the tempo, create scoring opportunities, and elevate teammate