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Sophie Cunningham Praises Paige Bueckers After First WNBA Matchup

Sophie Cunningham publicly praised Paige Bueckers as a ‘good freakin’ human’ on her podcast, expressing hopes for a future collaboration before their upcoming rematch

Paige Bueckers #5 of the Dallas Wings looks on during warm-ups before the game against the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center on July 25, 2025 in San Francisco, California.
Aug 1, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers (5) and Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) in action during the game between the Dallas Wings and the Indiana Fever at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Rookie Paige Bueckers scored 22 points against the Indiana Fever in a recent matchup at the American Airlines Center despite the Wings’ 88-78 loss.
  • On her Show Me Something podcast, Cunningham lauded Bueckers’ energy and character, calling her a “great basketball player” and a “good freakin’ human.”
  • Cunningham said she would love to play alongside Bueckers at some point in her career.
  • Bueckers, the No. 1 overall pick and UConn standout, has emerged as the clear front-runner for the WNBA Rookie of the Year award.
  • The Dallas Wings and Indiana Fever will meet again on August 12 in Indiana, fueling an evolving inter-team storyline.