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Bueckers matching the hype, and then some, as the No. 1 pick for Wings

TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, JUL 09 – Paige Bueckers leads all WNBA rookies with 18.7 points, 5.7 assists, and 1.8 steals per game as the Dallas Wings build their future around her performance.

  • Paige Bueckers leads the Dallas Wings and all WNBA rookies in scoring, assists, and steals during the 2025 season as the No. 1 draft pick.
  • The Wings plan to build their team around Bueckers, who emphasizes discipline, sticking to process, and enjoying work regardless of results.
  • Bueckers has made an impressive debut despite the challenges of a lengthy college season pursuing a national title and missing four games due to concussion and illness.
  • Coach Koclanes stated, "I'm asking her to do a ton right now," highlighting her responsibilities to score, facilitate, and bring the ball up every possession.
  • Bueckers’ performance establishes her as a key contributor alongside veteran stars, raising expectations for her to match past Rookie of the Year feats and anchor the Wings' future.
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Bueckers matching the hype, and then some, as the No. 1 pick for Wings

ARLINGTON, Texas — Paige Bueckers has been just about everything the Dallas Wings hoped as the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA draft, matching Caitlin Clark from a year ago as a rookie All-Star starter while shouldering a heavy…

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