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Paige Bueckers Honored by Hometown as Anticipation Builds for WNBA Debut

The Dallas Wings' No. 1 draft pick is celebrated with a city renaming and record ticket demand as her professional career begins.

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Overview

  • Paige Bueckers, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, will make her debut for the Dallas Wings on May 16 against the Minnesota Lynx.
  • The City of Hopkins, Minnesota, has declared May 16 as 'Paige Bueckers Day' and will temporarily rename the city in her honor to celebrate her achievements.
  • Bueckers' arrival has driven unprecedented ticket demand, with the upper deck of the College Park Center opened for her debut and a venue change planned for her matchup against Caitlin Clark in June.
  • Veteran star A’ja Wilson praised Bueckers’ composure and advised her to stay grounded as she transitions to the WNBA.
  • Analysts predict Bueckers may face challenges replicating Caitlin Clark’s rookie impact due to the Dallas Wings’ roster dynamics and rebuilding phase.