WNBA Draft: Paige Bueckers taken 1st overall by Wings
The 2025 WNBA Draft kicked off as expected with UConn Huskies standout Paige Bueckers being selected as the first overall pick by the Dallas Wings. This highly anticipated moment marked the culmination of Bueckers’ potential as a top pick since her time at UConn. Fresh off a national championship win with her team, Bueckers expressed her gratitude and excitement at being chosen among other draft invitees.
Bueckers, a native of Hopkins, Minnesota, had a stellar senior season at UConn, averaging 19.9 points, 4.6 assists, and 4.4 rebounds per game while shooting 53.4% from the field and 41.9% from beyond the arc. Her ability to score from anywhere on the court and lead Geno Auriemma’s offense was on full display throughout the year, earning her a spot on the NCAA All-Tournament Team for the fourth consecutive time.
Although Bueckers fell short of reaching the national championship game in her junior season, she and the Huskies bounced back to claim victory over South Carolina earlier this month. Bueckers’ exceptional performance on the court earned her a spot as an AP All-American for the third time in her college career.
As Bueckers transitions to the WNBA, she joins the Dallas Wings, a team led by All-Star Arike Ogunbowale. The Wings are looking to leverage Bueckers’ talents as a dynamic guard to enhance their roster and compete at a higher level in the upcoming season.
Over her four years at UConn, Bueckers showcased her skills, averaging 19.8 points, 4.6 assists, and 4.7 rebounds per game while shooting 53.1% from the field in 123 career games. With high expectations for her professional career, Bueckers is poised to make a significant impact in the WNBA.
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