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Paige Bueckers Emphasizes Growth, Leadership Ahead of WNBA Debut with Dallas Wings

The No. 1 draft pick downplays comparisons to Caitlin Clark and focuses on team culture and daily improvement as she prepares for her May 16 debut.

Apr 4, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; Connecticut Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) dribbles against UCLA Bruins forward Angela Dugalic (32) during the third quarter in a semifinal of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers poses for photos during a WNBA basketball media day in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, May 7, 2025. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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Overview

  • Paige Bueckers, the No. 1 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, will make her professional debut with the Dallas Wings on May 16 against her hometown team, the Minnesota Lynx.
  • Bueckers has dismissed ongoing media comparisons to Caitlin Clark, emphasizing her desire to focus on her own journey and unique playing style.
  • The Wings, coming off a 9-31 season, are undergoing a rebuild under new leadership, with Bueckers seen as a key piece in revitalizing the franchise.
  • Bueckers defines success as daily growth, leadership, and teamwork, aligning her personal goals with the Wings' long-term development vision.
  • Coach Chris Koclanes and veteran Arike Ogunbowale have praised Bueckers' talent and integration into the team, highlighting her potential to elevate the Wings' performance.