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Paige Bueckers Selected No. 1 Overall by Dallas Wings in 2025 WNBA Draft

The UConn star joins a rebuilding Dallas team after leading her college to a national championship and overcoming significant injuries.

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Apr 14, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Paige Bueckers poses with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected with the number one overall pick to the Dallas Wings in the 2025 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Paige Bueckers, a three-time All-American, was officially selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the Dallas Wings during the WNBA Draft in New York.
  • Bueckers led UConn to its 12th national championship just eight days prior, capping off a college career marked by resilience after multiple knee injuries.
  • The Dallas Wings, coming off a 9-31 season, aim to rebuild their franchise around Bueckers and All-Star guard Arike Ogunbowale under new coaching leadership.
  • Bueckers also signed a three-year deal with Unrivaled, a new 3-on-3 basketball league offering record salaries and equity stakes, emphasizing her marketability and dual-league presence.
  • Unrivaled continues to challenge traditional women's basketball models with innovative player benefits and high fan engagement, reshaping the sport's landscape.