Overview

• Paige Bueckers, fresh off leading UConn to a national championship, was selected first overall by the Dallas Wings in the 2025 WNBA Draft.
• Bueckers becomes the sixth UConn alum to be drafted No. 1, joining legends like Sue Bird and Breanna Stewart, with expectations to revitalize a Wings team coming off a 9-31 season.
• Her journey to the WNBA was marked by resilience, overcoming multiple knee injuries, including an ACL tear, to reclaim her dominance on the court.
• The draft also highlighted the growing impact of international talent, with French standout Dominique Malonga selected second overall by the Seattle Storm.
• Innovative marketing by the start-up league Unrivaled has set new benchmarks for player engagement, contrasting with criticism of the WNBA's muted off-season promotion.