WNBA, Paige Bueckers and UConn Huskies
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While Paige Bueckers quickly became a fan favorite for the Dallas Wings' faithful as soon as she was selected No. 1 overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft last month, it's going to take a while for UConn Huskies fans to get used to not having her on their team.
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Paige Bueckers, the top pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, believes "God makes no mistakes" after both Dallas basketball franchises secured No. 1 draft picks.
Despite being known as an elite offensive player, Paige Bueckers, the No. 1 pick in last month's WNBA Draft, is proud of the work she put in on defense while playing at UConn. As the Dallas Wings rookie gets ready to play in her first professional game, she hopes those skills transfer to the professional court.
Paige Bueckers is getting ready for her rookie season as a Dallas Wings player, and her former UConn teammates have sent their support on social media.
Dallas' hoops culture has seen its lows as of late. But Bueckers' arrival and the possibility of drafting Flagg could be a game-changer.
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EssentiallySports on MSN“Paige (Bueckers) Is Gonna Be So Upset”: Distressing Rookie Update Around Ex-UConn Star Leaves WNBA Community ReelingAt Kaitlyn’s truest form, she’s a winner,” Princeton assistant coach Lauren Dillon had said regarding Kaitlyn Chen, the first Taiwanese player to get drafted in the WNBA. The post “Paige (Bueckers) Is Gonna Be So Upset”: Distressing Rookie Update Around Ex-UConn Star Leaves WNBA Community Reeling appeared first on EssentiallySports.
To say that Paige Bueckers was a sensation in college could be a huge understatement. She was a top-five talent in every single year he was with the UConn Huskies.
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