Paige Bueckers, a standout from UConn and a three-time All-American, was selected first overall by the Dallas Wings in the 2025 WNBA draft. This makes her the first player since Breanna Stewart to achieve the feat of winning a national championship and being drafted first in the same year. Bueckers' selection signals a potential turning point for the Wings, who struggled last season and hope to improve with a fresh roster and new leadership.
UConn star Paige Bueckers was selected No. 1 by the Dallas Wings in the 2025 WNBA draft, becoming the sixth player, and first since 2016, to win a national championship and be drafted first overall.
Bueckers led the Huskies to their first NCAA title in nine years, adding prestige to her already impressive resume as a three-time first-team All-American.
The Dallas Wings, after a dismal 9-31 record last season and significant organizational changes, look forward to revitalization with Bueckers' arrival,
The addition of Bueckers comes as the Wings aim to improve their postseason record, having advanced past the first round only once in nine seasons.
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