The Dallas Wings chose Paige Bueckers as the No. 1 pick in the 2025 WNBA draft. Bueckers, a former UConn Huskies star, is the sixth player in WNBA history to be selected first overall and win a national championship in the same year, with five of those players having UConn ties. Known for her impressive stats, Bueckers was the sole Division I player last season to average 30 points per game with a 50% field goal and 40% 3-point field goal percentage.
Paige Bueckers joins a Dallas Wings team that includes standout players like Arike Ogunbowale, DiJonai Carrington, Tyasha Harris, and NaLyssa Smith. The sports world celebrated the selection of Bueckers, with various reactions and welcomes from teammates, fans, and the Dallas community. The addition of Bueckers is expected to bring further talent and excitement to the Wings as they prepare for the upcoming WNBA season.