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Paige Bueckers Set to Be No. 1 Pick in 2025 WNBA Draft

The Dallas Wings are expected to select the UConn star as the draft unfolds tonight in New York City, marking a pivotal moment for the league's growth and competitive landscape.

Kiki Iriafen, Paige Bueckers and Aneesah Morrow
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Overview

  • The 2025 WNBA Draft is taking place tonight at The Shed in New York City, with live coverage on ESPN starting at 7:30 p.m. ET.
  • Paige Bueckers, fresh off leading UConn to an NCAA championship, is widely anticipated to be drafted first overall by the Dallas Wings, who had a 9-31 record last season.
  • The Chicago Sky, after trading their 2026 first-round pick to Minnesota, now hold four picks in the first two rounds, including Nos. 10 and 11, as part of a strategic roster rebuild.
  • The draft highlights the WNBA's broader transformation, with increased viewership, new media rights deals, and the debut of the Golden State Valkyries as part of league expansion.
  • Several top college players, including Olivia Miles and Azzi Fudd, have opted to delay entering the draft, potentially influencing the talent pool for future drafts.