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…
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 ...
'Jeopardy!' contestant mistakes Caitlin Clark for Paige Bueckers in awkward TV moment - NEW YORK TIMES POST
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Apparently, not everyone is familiar with Caitlin Clark’s game. The Indiana Fever star and reigning WNBA Rookie of the Year was mentioned during an episode of “Jeopardy!” on Wednesday night after a contestant whiffed on a question about Dallas Wings rookie Paige Bueckers. Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers, #5, looks to shoot against Chicago Sky guard Rebecca Allen, #9, during the first half at Wintr…
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