Overview

• Paige Bueckers was selected as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft by the Dallas Wings, marking her transition from NCAA champion to professional basketball.
• Bueckers announced an investment stake in the Unrivaled 3-on-3 women's basketball league, highlighting her focus on growing commercial opportunities in women's sports.
• Nike's immediate release of Bueckers’ Dallas Wings jersey has drawn criticism from Caitlin Clark fans, who note delays in the rollout of Clark’s signature merchandise.
• WNBA general managers and analysts have cautioned against expecting Bueckers to replicate Caitlin Clark's historic rookie season, citing differences in circumstances and team dynamics.
• Ticket prices for the June 27 matchup between the Dallas Wings and Indiana Fever, featuring Bueckers and Clark, have surged, reflecting heightened fan interest in their rivalry.