Overview

• Paige Bueckers, who led UConn to a national championship earlier this month, was drafted No. 1 overall by the Dallas Wings on April 14, 2025.
• The Wings, under new coaching and management, are rebuilding their team around Bueckers and All-Star guard Arike Ogunbowale after a challenging 9-31 season in 2024.
• Bueckers, a three-time All-American, overcame serious knee injuries during her college career to achieve this milestone, earning praise for her resilience and leadership.
• French center Dominique Malonga was selected as the No. 2 pick by the Seattle Storm, highlighting the increasing prominence of international talent in the WNBA.
• The 2025 draft reflects the league's evolution, with growing global representation, strategic team moves, and heightened attention on women's basketball.