Hopkins to be renamed Paige Bueckers for a day on May 16

Minnesota Renames City In Honor Of Hometown Hoops Star Paige Bueckers

It's already been quite a month for Paige Bueckers — from winning a National Championship title to becoming the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA draft and even signing a lucrative, three-year deal with Unrivaled. Now, she's receiving an especially unique honor, courtesy of her hometown.During an April 15 city council meeting, the city of Hopkins, Minn., unanimously passed a motion to honor the accomplishments of the hoops star by renaming the city…

The Fab Five: WNBA Draft's Emerging Talent | Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder

The WNBA Draft has showcased the "Fab Five" players, including Paige Bueckers, Dominique Malonga, Sonia Citron, Kiki Iriafen, and Justė Jocytė, who are set to make significant impacts on their respective teams. The post Top WNBA prospects: ‘Fab Five’ selected in 2025 draft appeared first on Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder.

Paige Bueckers' Hometown to Change Its Name for May 16 in Honor of Star's WNBA Debut

Hopkins to be renamed Paige Bueckers for a day on May 16

The City of Hopkins announced a proclamation to honor the accomplishments of Paige Bueckers by naming the city after her for a day next month.

Coach Reeve on WNBA Draft, Paige Bueckers and hopes for Lynx in 2025

A new class of women’s basketball players is getting ready to launch their pro careers after Monday night’s WNBA Draft, including Minnesota’s own Paige Bueckers. Bueckers was the No. 1 overall pick, going to the Dallas Wings. The UConn standout and Hopkins High School graduate told ESPN reporters after her selection that she hopes to bring “just a selfless leader, a person who just wants to win, will do whatever it takes to win,” to the league. …

Wings GM promises not to trade Bueckers

DALLAS — Dallas basketball fans are still reeling over the Mavericks trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.