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Paige Bueckers’ Midrange Mastery and ‘Crispy’ Move Highlight Rookie Surge

With 18.2 points per game at 46.3 percent shooting, she leads the league in midrange makes as the newly dubbed ‘Middy Princess.’

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) drives the ball against Connecticut Sun. © David Butler II-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Her behind-the-back spin-move jumper against the Atlanta Dream went viral and was praised as “crispy” by the WNBA.
  • She is averaging 18.2 points and 5.9 assists per game on 46.3 percent shooting through her first 10 games.
  • She leads the WNBA with 41 midrange field goals made, earning her the nickname “Middy Princess.”
  • She became the fastest player in league history to record 200 points and 50 assists in her first 10 games, surpassing Cynthia Cooper and other legends.
  • She ranked sixth in the first fan return of All-Star voting, placing ahead of Sabrina Ionescu and Angel Reese.