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Paige Bueckers Selected No. 1 Overall in 2025 WNBA Draft by Dallas Wings

The UConn star's journey of resilience culminates in a top draft pick, as the Wings embark on a fresh chapter with new leadership and roster changes.

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Apr 14, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Paige Bueckers poses with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected with the number one overall pick to the Dallas Wings in the 2025 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Paige Bueckers, who led UConn to a national championship earlier this month, was drafted No. 1 overall by the Dallas Wings on April 14, 2025.
  • The Wings, under new coaching and management, are rebuilding their team around Bueckers and All-Star guard Arike Ogunbowale after a challenging 9-31 season in 2024.
  • Bueckers, a three-time All-American, overcame serious knee injuries during her college career to achieve this milestone, earning praise for her resilience and leadership.
  • French center Dominique Malonga was selected as the No. 2 pick by the Seattle Storm, highlighting the increasing prominence of international talent in the WNBA.
  • The 2025 draft reflects the league's evolution, with growing global representation, strategic team moves, and heightened attention on women's basketball.