Overview

• Bueckers was ruled out minutes before tip after moving from questionable to available, with an initial team post listing her as a starter later withdrawn.
• Head coach Chris Koclanes had said pregame that she was "ready to go" and would play despite being a little sick before the decision changed.
• With the Wings well out of the playoff race, the organization chose caution and leaned into late-season development priorities.
• Grace Berger and Aziaha James handled most of the backcourt workload in Bueckers' absence against Connecticut.
• The No. 1 pick has led Dallas this season at 19.0 points and 5.2 assists on 46.6% shooting, underscoring her outsized impact on the lineup.